Hotels in Zona Sul

What's Zona Sul Like?

Come to Zona Sul to top up your tan on Ipanema Beach and to catch a glimpse of well-known places like Copacabana Fort. Take time to enjoy this scenic neighborhood's access to the beach and lovely seaside views. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and Avenida Atlantica are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Zona Sul?

We have 3280 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Zona Sul:

Emiliano Rio

5-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Steam room • 24-hour health club • Bar • Central location

Aquarela do Leme

City-center hostel with 2 bars

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

JANEIRO Hotel

5-star beachfront hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • 2 bars • Rooftop terrace • Walkable location

JM Guesthouse Ipanema

2.5-star guesthouse

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Snack bar • Close to shopping

Windsor Leme Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Central location

How to Get to Zona Sul

Zona Sul is located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from the heart of Rio de Janeiro.

Flying to:

• • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 11.2 mi (18 km) from Zona Sul
• • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Zona Sul

Getting to Zona Sul on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Cantagalo Station
• • Siqueira Campos Station
• • Nossa Senhora da Paz Station

Things to See and Do in and around Zona Sul

What to See in Zona Sul

• • Ipanema Beach
• • Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
• • Copacabana Beach
• • Sugar Loaf Mountain
• • Flamengo Beach

Things to Do in Zona Sul

• • Avenida Atlantica
• • Copacabana Fort
• • Rua Farme de Amoedo
• • Rio Sul Shopping Mall
• • Sugarloaf Cable Car

Other Popular Zona Sul Attractions

• • Arpoador Beach
• • Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
• • Posto 9
• • Arpoador Stone
• • Leblon Beach

When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?

• • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Rainiest months: January, December, March, February (average 7 inches of rainfall)