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Cinelândia · Downtown Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Hotel Itajubá
★★★
Right in Rio's Centro, 100 metres from Cinelândia Square and 200 from the metro. Buffet breakfast included, Spanish-speaking staff and Santos Dumont airport 1.3 km away. One of the best-rated hotels for price in the whole of downtown.
7.7 “Good” · 10,913 reviews
8.6 for location
8.2 for value for money
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A simple, well-placed hotel, a step away from Cinelândia
The Hotel Itajubá stands on Rua Álvaro Alvim, a short street that opens onto Cinelândia Square, the heart of downtown Rio: the Municipal Theatre, the National Library and the Museum of Fine Arts are all less than 400 metres away, and the metro station 200. It's an old-school 3-star hotel, no frills, with more than 10,900 reviews from guests.
What guests rate highest is the location (8.6), the staff (8.3) —who speak Portuguese, Spanish and English— and the value for money (8.2): from around 30 € a night with buffet breakfast included. 24-hour reception, lift, air conditioning in every room and daily housekeeping.
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What makes this hotel different
Six concrete things, all verifiable.
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Cinelândia 100 metres away
Downtown's most famous square, with the Municipal Theatre, the National Library and the Museum of Fine Arts around it.
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Metro 200 metres away
Cinelândia station connects to Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana and Ipanema without changing lines.
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Santos Dumont airport 1.3 km away
Five minutes by taxi to the domestic airport. Hard to match if you're arriving on an internal flight.
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8.2 for value for money
From around 30 € a night with breakfast. It's one of downtown's best-rated hotels on price.
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Buffet breakfast included
Fresh fruit, breads, cold cuts and hot and cold drinks. Guests rate it 7.5.
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They serve you in Spanish
The hotel lists Portuguese, Spanish and English, and several reviews single it out.
The rooms
Six types, from a double for two to a family room for five. All with air conditioning, TV, minibar, desk and private bathroom with shower.
Standard Double Room, 2 beds
Two separate beds, for friends or travelling companions. Same fittings as the double.
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Hotel services
It's a simple, pleasant hotel.
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Breakfast included
A buffet with fruit, breads, cold cuts and hot and cold drinks. Guests rate it 7.5.
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24-hour reception
They serve you in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
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Air conditioning
In every room.
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Lift
The building has a lift.
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Daily housekeeping
Cleaning service every day.
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Family rooms
Quadruple and family rooms for up to five people.
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Free WiFi
Throughout the hotel.
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Non-smoking rooms
The whole hotel.
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Luggage storage
You can leave your bags before check-in or after check-out; according to the reviews, there's a charge per item.
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What it doesn't have
No pool, no restaurant of its own, no spa. No parking is listed either.
Where to eat
The hotel serves breakfast; for every other meal, Cinelândia and Lapa are metres from the door.
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The hotel's breakfast
Included in the rate and rated 7.5. A buffet with fresh fruit, breads, cold cuts, cakes and hot and cold drinks; several reviews single it out.
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Pizzalândia Bar e Restaurante · 50 m
On the same block.
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Rivalzinho · 50 m
A restaurant 50 metres from the hotel.
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Mr. Chan Express · 50 m
Asian fast food, 50 metres away.
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Cinelândia bars · 100 m
The square fills up with outdoor tables at the end of the working day: it's downtown's classic happy hour.
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Lapa · 450 m
The Arches, the samba houses and the bars of carioca nightlife, ten minutes away on foot.
The beaches, and how to get there
The hotel is in Centro, not on the coast. Here are the real distances so there's no surprise.
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Flamengo · 2.1 km
The closest one: a huge park facing the bay, with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
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Botafogo · 4.8 km
A quiet bay beach, with Sugarloaf Mountain right in front.
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Copacabana · about 10 minutes by car
10 minutes by car; by metro it's about 20 minutes from Cinelândia.
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Getting there
Cinelândia station is 200 metres from the hotel and connects directly to Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana and Ipanema. It's the fastest and cheapest way.
When to go
Average temperature and the lowest per-night price (double room, one night, two people, checked on 3 September 2026).
Jan30°
Feb30°
Mar29°
Apr27°
May26°
Jun25°
Jul25°
Aug25°
Sep25°
Oct26°
Nov27°
Dec29°
Hot and humid (Dec-Mar)Mild (Apr-May, Sep-Nov)Cool and dry (Jun-Aug)
🌡️ Average highs: 30-31 °C in January-February, 25-26 °C in June-August🌊 The sea is warmest from February to April (26-26.5 °C) and coolest in August-September (22 °C)🌧️ December to March are the wettest months (around 130-135 mm)☀️ July is the driest month of the year, with just 40 mm of rain🎭 Carnival: movable date (February/March), the peak of demand and price of the year🎆 New Year's Eve (31/12): the Copacabana party, 10 minutes away by car, the second most sought-after date
What a night costs, month by month
≈ 30-46 €Price per night, double room for 2 people
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Among the months with rates loaded, the priciest are December and January (about 46 €) and the cheapest September (about 30 €). Months without a bar have no rate loaded yet: the hotel may not have opened sales for those dates. For the exact picture, click here and see it updated right now.
Real prices per night, taxes and fees included, for 2 people. Same method across all 12 months. Checked on 03/09/2026.
Months marked “·” don't have a rate loaded yet: the hotel opens its calendar in stretches. That does not mean the hotel is closed. If you're looking at those dates, check anyway: rates appear as soon as the hotel publishes them.
Rio is warm all year round. December to March is summer, with humid heat, New Year's Eve in Copacabana and Carnival; June to August is the carioca winter, drier and milder, and it's when hotels in Centro tend to be cheapest.
Complete your trip
All with the same reservation.
🛡️ What the transfer includes
The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it is late. Price fixed in advance, with taxes, tolls and tip included. They meet you with a sign with your name, the vehicle matches your group size, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
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Santos Dumont · 1.3 km
The domestic airport, about 5 minutes by taxi. It's the big advantage of sleeping in Centro.
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Galeão · 16 km
The international one. Between 30 and 45 minutes depending on traffic.
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Cinelândia metro · 200 m
On foot from the hotel. From there you can reach almost the whole city without changing lines.
Where it is and what's nearby
Distances from Rua Álvaro Alvim 23, downtown Rio de Janeiro.
What guests are saying★★★
10,913 verified reviews on Booking.com, from people who actually stayed here. Checked on 3 September 2026.
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Good10,913 real guest reviews on Booking.com
DianaColombia · 09/2026
10
The location is central, which made getting here easy. The hotel has a service for leaving your bags while you move around the city, at an affordable cost. Breakfast is buffet style, it was varied and good.
DiegoSpain · 08/2026
10
Wonderful hotel right in the centre of Rio. The buffet breakfast was spectacular, good and varied. The receptionists were very friendly. What I didn't like: being charged to leave our rucksacks for a while.
MariaCosta Rica · 04/2026
10
Super central location, less than 200 metres from the metro station, plenty of places to eat around it. From the hotel we walked to the Selarón Steps and the cathedral. Breakfast was varied, better than many others in its price range.
ElisaUruguay · 07/2026
9
The hotel is central, good location. The breakfast tasty and varied. The staff very friendly. What I didn't like: the rooms are a bit dark because of the inner courtyard, and the entrance is down an alley.
IgnacioArgentina · 07/2026
8
Very varied, the location is excellent, the metro very close for getting anywhere.
FernandaBrazil · 04/2026
9
The receptionist Marcos was very warm when he welcomed me, and how close it is to the VLT.
What's worth knowing before you book
We'd rather tell you ourselves than have you find out on arrival. All of this comes from real reviews and the published ratings.
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It's a simple hotel
No pool, no restaurant (breakfast only) and no communal areas beyond the lobby. Facilities score 7.3: what you pay for is the location, the breakfast and the service, not luxury.
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WiFi is the weak point
It scores 6.1 out of 10, well below the rest of the hotel (which averages 7.7). Fine for messaging and browsing; don't count on it for video work.
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Entrance on a short street, rooms onto the courtyard
The entrance is on a small street off Cinelândia, and some rooms look onto an inner courtyard and are darker. If you'd rather have a window onto the street, ask for it when you book.
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It's Centro, not the beach
By day, Centro is Rio's cultural heart; at night it empties out and you need to keep your wits about you, as in any big city centre. Luggage storage is charged per item.
Things to do in Rio
Top-rated activities on Booking, checked on 3 September 2026.
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in half a day
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Tijuca: rainforest, waterfalls and caves
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Rocinha walking tour with a local guide (3 h)
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Sailboat sunset trip with caipirinha
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Carnival experience: backstage tour at Samba City
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Maracanã stadium, skip the line
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Hotel Itajubá on the beach?
No. It's in Cinelândia, in downtown Rio, 200 metres from the metro. The closest beach is Flamengo, 2.1 km away; Copacabana is about 10 minutes away by car. In exchange you get the Municipal Theatre, Lapa and the Selarón Steps on foot, and Santos Dumont airport 1.3 km away.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, on the rates we saw, and it's rated 7.5. It's a buffet with fresh fruit, breads, cold cuts and hot and cold drinks. It's still worth checking what your specific rate includes before booking.
Is there a pool or a restaurant?
No. The hotel serves breakfast and nothing else: there's no pool, no restaurant and no spa. For meals there are three restaurants 50 metres away, and the whole of Cinelândia and Lapa around it.
How do I get there from the airport?
Santos Dumont (domestic flights) is 1.3 km away, about 5 minutes by taxi. Galeão (international) is 16 km away. Cinelândia metro station is 200 metres from the hotel.
Is parking available?
No parking is listed for this hotel, so we're not promising it. If you're coming by car, check with the hotel before booking.
What languages does the staff speak?
The hotel states that Portuguese, Spanish and English are spoken, and several reviews single out being served in Spanish.
What time is check-in and what do they ask for?
Check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00. On arrival they ask for photo ID and a credit card. Pets are not allowed, and under-18s have to be accompanied by their parents or carry authorisation, as everywhere in Brazil.