Cheap Hotels in Rio de Janeiro: 15 Great Picks from R$ 185/Night

Cheap hotels in Rio de Janeiro with a Booking score of 8 or higher started at R$ 370 to R$ 1,596 for two nights for a couple, taxes and fees included, for dates of November 10–12, 2026 (rates checked on October 9, 2026). Centro and Lapa are the cheapest; Copacabana has the best price with a beach within walking distance.

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Which is the cheapest neighborhood to stay in Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest neighborhood to stay in Rio de Janeiro among the six on this list is Centro, with well-rated hotels starting at R$ 370 for two nights (Nov/2026). Lapa comes right behind. In the South Zone, Botafogo and Copacabana cost less than Ipanema and put the beach or the subway just a few blocks away.

The choice depends on what you’re going to do. If you want the beach every day, you’ll pay more but save on transport. If you’re coming for work, a concert or the Sambadrome, Centro and Lapa offer lower nightly rates with subway stations nearby. Barra da Tijuca is only worth it if your plans are there, since it’s far from the South Zone’s postcard sights.

Cheap hotels in Copacabana: 4 options with an 8+ score

Cheap hotels in Copacabana with good scores started at R$ 744 for two nights at ibis budget RJ Copacabana, fees included, for November 10–12, 2026. All four sit on side streets of the neighborhood, a few blocks from Avenida Atlântica, and none faces the ocean.

The ibis budget is on Rua Constante Ramos and adds R$ 35 in taxes to the rate shown (Nov/2026). Hotel Copamar, on Rua Santa Clara, and Hotel Diplomata, on Praça Demétrio Ribeiro in Leme, already include breakfast on the lowest rate; Diplomata also had free cancellation for the dates checked. The ibis Posto 2, on Rua Ministro Viveiros de Castro, has the best score-to-price ratio without breakfast.

Copacabana has three subway stations (Cardeal Arcoverde, Siqueira Campos and Cantagalo), according to the MetrôRio map, which makes it easy to reach Centro without a car. To watch the fireworks from your window, the list is different: see the Copacabana hotels with fireworks views.

Cheap hotels in Botafogo: 3 options near the subway

Botafogo had a cheap, well-rated hotel starting at R$ 640 for two nights (Nov/2026) at Bambina Hotel, breakfast included. The neighborhood sits between Centro and Copacabana, has a subway station and the cove with Sugarloaf views, but Botafogo beach is usually not suitable for swimming.

Bambina, on Rua Bambina, is adults only and had free cancellation for the dates checked. The ibis budget is on Praça Joia Valansi, and the price already includes R$ 31 in taxes (Nov/2026). Injoy Suítes & Aparts, on Rua Estácio Coimbra, has the highest score on this entire list (8.9) and suite-style rooms, without breakfast on the lowest rate.

Cheap hotels in Ipanema: the 2 options under R$ 1,600

Ipanema is the priciest neighborhood on this list: with an 8+ score and plenty of reviews, only two hotels came in under R$ 1,600 for two nights for November 10–12, 2026. The cheapest was Injoy Lofts & Studios Ipanema, at R$ 971, without breakfast.

Injoy is on Rua Joana Angélica and Hotel Vermont is on Rua Visconde de Pirajá, the neighborhood’s shopping street. Ipanema has the General Osório and Nossa Senhora da Paz stations, according to MetrôRio. If your budget is tight, Copacabana is right next door and costs less for the same beach access.

Cheapest hotel in Centro, Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest hotel in this selection in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, is Downtown Santana Hotel: R$ 370 for two nights for a couple, with breakfast, an 8.2 score and 4,620 reviews on Booking (Nov/2026). Hotel Fênix, adults only, comes next at R$ 390.

Downtown Santana is on Rua de Santana and Fênix is on Rua do Senado, which links Centro to Lapa. Both work well for anyone arriving at Santos Dumont Airport, attending conferences, or heading to the Sambadrome or Maracanã. For the beach, count on the subway or a ride-hailing app to Copacabana: the savings on the nightly rate help pay for transport.

Cheap hotels in Lapa: worth it if you want to go out at night

Staying in Lapa is worth it if you want bars and samba on foot and low spending: Art Lapa Hotel went for R$ 572 for two nights with an 8.7 score, and Rede Andrade Lapa for R$ 623 with breakfast, for November 10–12, 2026. Early sleepers may find the noise on Friday and Saturday nights a surprise.

Art Lapa is on Rua do Lavradio, a street of antique shops and bars, and Rede Andrade Lapa is on Rua Riachuelo. The Santa Teresa tram climbs up from the Lapa Arches, and the Selarón Steps are a short walk away.

Cheap hotels in Barra da Tijuca: only if your destination is there

Barra da Tijuca had good hotels starting at R$ 725 for two nights (Nov/2026) at ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olímpico. Both on this list are far from the waterfront and even farther from Copacabana: they serve anyone going to Riocentro, the Olympic Park or events in Barra itself.

The ibis is on Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, near the Olympic Park, and the ATH is on Avenida César Morani, also in Barra. The ATH costs just R$ 49 more (Nov/2026) and includes breakfast. To reach the South Zone, the Jardim Oceânico station on subway Line 4 is the connection to Ipanema and Copacabana.

How much does a cheap hotel night in Rio cost?

A night at a cheap, well-rated hotel in Rio cost from R$ 185 to R$ 798 per night for a couple, taxes and fees included, on November 10–12, 2026. For most of the list, two nights came in between R$ 640 and R$ 930, or R$ 320 to R$ 465 per night.

These values are from an ordinary week in November. Holidays, Carnival, New Year’s Eve and big concerts push rates and minimum stays up. Also add what the price doesn’t include: breakfast at hotels that don’t serve it, and transport to the beach when you stay in Centro.

How to get to your hotel from the airport

Rio has two airports: Santos Dumont (SDU), in Centro, and Galeão (GIG), on Ilha do Governador. For hotels in Centro and Lapa, Santos Dumont is the most practical, since the light rail links the terminal to the central area. For Copacabana, Ipanema and Barra, the simplest route from either airport is a taxi, ride-hailing app or pre-booked transfer.

Arriving at night or with big bags, a scheduled transfer saves you from depending on an app at the arrivals exit. During the day, if you’re in Centro you can take the subway to Botafogo, Copacabana or Ipanema without changing lines until General Osório station.

What attractions are near each neighborhood?

Each neighborhood on this list puts a classic attraction closer. From Botafogo and Copacabana, Urca and the Sugarloaf cable car are just a few minutes away by car. From Centro and Lapa, you can walk to the Arches, the Selarón Steps and Theatro Municipal. Christ the Redeemer departs from Cosme Velho, closer to Botafogo and Centro than to Barra.

If you stay in Barra, it takes longer to reach these spots, so it’s worth booking a tour with hotel pickup. In the South Zone, the subway handles almost everything during the day.

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What to check before booking a cheap hotel in Rio

Before you book, check three things that change the final price or the experience: fees outside the nightly rate, breakfast and hotel rules. In the October 9, 2026 rate check, the ibis hotels added R$ 31 to R$ 48 in taxes to the advertised price, and two hotels on the list didn’t accept children.

• Price with fees: Booking shows the nightly rate and, below it, “+R$ X in taxes and fees.” Always compare the total.
• Adults only: Bambina Hotel and Hotel Fênix aren’t suitable for families with children.
• Breakfast: the ibis and Injoy hotels on this list didn’t include breakfast on the lowest rate.
• Cancellation: the lowest rate may be non-refundable; Diplomata, Bambina and Fênix had free cancellation for the dates checked.
• Area at night: in Centro, prefer hotels near busy streets and use an app after businesses close.

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FAQ

Which cheap hotel in Rio is near the beach?

The cheap hotel closest to the beach on this list is ibis budget RJ Copacabana, at R$ 744 for two nights with fees (Nov/2026). Hotel Copamar (R$ 900) and ibis Copacabana Posto 2 (R$ 905) are also a few blocks from Copacabana sand.

Which cheap hotel in Rio includes breakfast?

In Rio, eight hotels on this list included breakfast on the lowest rate in November 2026: Downtown Santana, Hotel Fênix, Rede Andrade Lapa, Bambina, ATH Américas Townhouse, Hotel Copamar, Hotel Diplomata and Hotel Vermont. The cheapest of them is Downtown Santana, at R$ 370 for two nights.

Are there cheap hotels in Rio near the subway?

Yes. The cheap hotels in Copacabana, Botafogo, Ipanema, Centro and Lapa are in neighborhoods with MetrôRio stations, such as Cardeal Arcoverde, Botafogo, General Osório and Cinelândia. In Barra da Tijuca, the hotels on this list depend on the BRT, a car or an app to reach Jardim Oceânico station.

Is it safe to stay in a cheap hotel in Centro, Rio?

Staying in a cheap hotel in Centro, Rio works well for anyone out during the day and using an app at night, when businesses close and the streets empty out. Choose a well-rated hotel, such as Downtown Santana (8.2) or Fênix (8.4), and avoid walking down empty streets late at night.

Conclusion

To spend little and still have the beach, Copacabana from R$ 744 for two nights (Nov/2026) is the most balanced choice. If the beach isn’t a priority, Centro and Lapa come at half the price. Book through each hotel’s link and check the rate for your dates, and see Voyage’s New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro guide if your trip falls at the end of the year.