rio de janeiro enjoys a reputation as being one of the gay-friendliest cities worldwide, and as such many locals  are open minded and welcoming, especially in areas such as ipanema and copacabana, where lgbtq visitors are common - there are not specifically lgbtq-themed motels in rio, as all are open to any couple.

for all lgbtq travelers, we always recommend our top rated motels, and, in general, establishments located within the main touristy areas of the zona sul, such as leblon, copacabana, botafogo, and glória.

we have a section of our guide dedicated to lgbtq traveling in rio de janeiro on this link.