In the run-up to Rio’s Carnival, follow the beat to this buzzy beach suburb, where the Brazilian city’s surf, food and music ...

Hotels ranked on industry awards ... Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Rio de Janeiro $25 $500+ 0 mi 5+ mi ...

Finding an affordable place to stay during Carnival can be difficult ... This is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall, so pack an umbrella. Key Events Crowds and hot summer ...

It was at the foot of the Sugarloaf that Portuguese explorers founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565. And, just as Rio in its early days was subject to attack by (mostly French) pirates and ...

Even the city’s name ‘Rio de Janeiro’ is Portuguese ... especially on New Year’s Eve. And they can stay in those big hotels. Next he plays football. Rio has big hills around it covered ...

The best hotels in Rio de Janeiro, as reviewed by our editors and contributors. We've stayed at some of the finest properties around the world, and these made the top of our list.