Hotels · Our pick in Rio
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel
Since 1923
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel1 / 2
About Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel
The Copacabana Palace stands at Avenida Atlântica 1702, facing the beach. Belmond dates it to 1923, the centennial of Brazil’s independence. Its restaurant Mee holds One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Brazil; the hotel also has the Pool Bar, the Dior Spa Copacabana Palace and rooftop tennis courts. The Pool Wing is closed for renovation until November 2026, in Belmond’s words, and the main building stays open.
Why it's on our list
- Mee (One Star)
- Half-Olympic pool
- Dior Spa
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel before you go.
How far to the beach, the Christ and Sugarloaf?
Distances from Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Cardeal ArcoverdeLine 1450 m5 min walk
- Siqueira CamposLine 1850 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Copacabana Beach1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Sugarloaf cable car2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Ipanema Beach3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Christ the Redeemer3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Theatro Municipal6.5 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Santos Dumont Airport6.5 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- The Museu do Amanhã8.1 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 32 min
- Galeão Airport19 kmCar or taxi 69 min
Check availability
Opens Booking.com in a new tab with your dates. ULTIMATE Rio de Janeiro City Guide doesn't take bookings or payments.
Or book direct with Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel: belmond.com