for a cheap and cheerful option, travelers can stay at pousada riocentro which is a larger establishment, ideal for companies and big groups, with bases in barra da tijuca, recreio dos bandeirantes and jacarepaguá.

for travelers venturing past the most famous beaches of the west side, all the way to the district of barra de guaratiba, and the virgin adventure beaches of praia do perigoso, praia do meio, praia funda and praia do inferno, l ocated within the city, but still  about two hours from ipanema or copacabana, spending one night at a local pousada might be a good idea.