Travellers to the Penha neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Guanabara Bay and Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha as part of your Penha travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Penha, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Penha.

What can I see and do in this Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood?

Guanabara Bay, Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Penha and Piedade Island are just a few attractions to check out in Penha. While you're out sightseeing, Antas Waterfall and Deus Waterfall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rio de Janeiro.

How can I get around Penha and the greater Rio de Janeiro area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Rio de Janeiro Penha Station.

Top 10 Penha Hotels of 2025 | Expedia Singapore

Top 10 Hotels in Penha

"Friendly staff and good location."

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Excellent hotel, good food, beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro touristic points. Pool was quiet in terms of crowd and had good music. "

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

"Loved the staff, and loved the promptness of requested services or food. Only bad thing was sheets (stains and smell) and facilities. Seems old and could have better lighting. Otherwise everyone there is amazing! "

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23 Mar - 24 Mar

"The hotel is simple, close to airport. Very nice. But at night around the hotel is not safe."

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22 Feb - 23 Feb

"so many homeless people staying around the hotel "

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Great stay..my first visit to Rio ..great stay for my money!"

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"Close to the center, stopping. "

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21 Mar - 22 Mar

"Great location in the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood "

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25 Feb - 26 Feb

"Good place to stay "

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14 Mar - 15 Mar

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

"Excellent stay. The included breakfast was great. It was very simple and cozy."

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

"Location. Cost benefit is good"

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21 Mar - 22 Mar

"The location is excellent. The room is little dusty "

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26 Feb - 27 Feb

"It was really nice!"

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"All good inside "

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24 Feb - 25 Feb

"Good place! "

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26 Feb - 27 Feb

"Amazing four star service and staff. Absolutely germ free cleanliness. Constantly cleaning. You could eat off the floor. My third year here. I shall return."

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

"The place is great value, beautiful studio with an amazing top roof pool. Great customer service. The area around is not the nicest if you walk but it’s close to the famous stairs and lots of transportation. Overall excellent."

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

"Clean, safe, convenient. "

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11 Mar - 12 Mar

"Serene spot for relaxation. Large pool long enough for me to swim laps. Spacious room with almost no street noise disturbance. Staff very attentive and kind, especially Guilherme and Vladimir at reception. Extensive breakfast selection with certain items cooked to your order. "

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17 Mar - 18 Mar

"When I first checked in to my room, all towels and soaps were used. Took them eight hours to give me fresh towels. Breakfast is very simple and limited if compared to other hotels of the same standard. Facilities are modern and well maintained staff were nice and helpful. However, cleaning staff let me down at the beginning of my stay."

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23 Mar - 24 Mar

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Copacabana

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4/5(169 area reviews)

Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.