the majority of rio de janeiro's hotels are located in zona sul, and are high-rise buildings, like those found along copacabana beach.

most hotels in rio de janeiro have special prices and packages for the carnival period, normally requiring a minimum stay of at least four days.

for singles and families looking for full service and a short stay, this remain one of the best options as far as cost and value.

the hotels in the zona sul have the advantage of being close to most of the famous street blocs such as the banda de ipanema, thus sparing travelers the problems associated with the heavy traffic of the period.