Hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Budget Hotels

Cheap Hotels

The hotel industry in Rio offers a variety of accommodation options.  Luckily for medical tourism travelers, many of the inexpensive hotels are located near the Copacabana area where much of the action and sightseeing are. The Ipanema area also has many budget and moderately priced hotels.  But, the subway doesn’t operate here, which makes transportation an issue.   

If you think your Brazilian medical tourism vacation isn’t complete without a spectacular ocean view from your hotel balcony, step into one of the oceanfront hotels near the Copacabana.  A sea facing view comes with a price tag however.  If you do your medical tourism vacation right, you won't spend much time in your hotel room, so it's questionable how necessary the extra price actually is.  Because even economy hotels offer private bathrooms, color TVs, and phone services in each room, you’re sure to be comfortable without having to shell out hefty surcharges. Just make sure you book a room with AC.  Even at night, Rio can become unbearable. 

Luxury Hotels

If you gravitate towards the posher side, head to historic Gloria, Catete, or Flamengo. The architecture in these areas is fascinating, and the luxury hotels here come with all the perks you would expect. The Barra de Tijuca area also has a selection of fine hotels, but you’ll have to take a 90 minute journey to get to the happening Ipanema and Copacabana areas.   

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