9 Best places to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Good-value hipster hotels in upcoming Botafogo with Christ and Sugarloaf views from rooms and the rooftop bar

A 5-star location at 2-star prices – for great value and views, this Copacabana beach tower is hard to beat.

Rio’s iconic, grand dame hotel has wonderful character, is steeped in history and has a choice beach location.

This sumptuous beachside boutique, with a rooftop pool and bar, is where visiting celebs come to admire the Copacabana views and each other.

Rooms are modern, flooded with light, and decked out with Paulo Alpes furniture. The best have views of the sunset over the beach and the Morro dos Dois Irmãos mountains.

Effortlessly hip and elegant in a choice Ipanema location, this is one of Rio’s most luxurious beach hotels in an unrivalled beachfront location.

There’s a rooftop sundeck with fabulous beach views, a small pool and the restaurant serves high quality comfort food including a huge breakfast (included in the price).

Chic, discreet boutique hotel in a stunning hillside setting away from the beach, with wraparound views of Rio.

Ducasse-trained chef is sumptuous. That’s a good thing, because alternative eateries, bars and the famous beaches are a 20-minute cab ride away.