rio's western zone, or zona oeste in portuguese, is home to a number of beautiful strands as well as some cutting-edge neighborhoods like barra da tijuca, a district that was adopted as a dynamic space for intriguing development, including but not limited to the building of luxurious shopping centers, large residential buildings, housing estates and hotels.

the western zone is locally known for its suburban vibe and tranquil environment - with the construction of the lagoa-barra highway, commuting time has cut down making the area more accessible - other neighborhoods include but are not limited to joá, jacarepaguá, recreio dos bandeirantes, and grumari.

here are a couple hostels that can be found in the western zone of rio - for a listing of hotels ranging from budget-friendly to standard and luxury within many neighborhoods of rio de janeiro visit here.