further away from the beaches, in the center of town, charming santa teresa offers a different style of accommodation, given its hillside elevation, narrow cobbled streets, and artistic residents.

while luxury is also available, in santa teresa accommodations tend to be smaller, bed and breakfast type rooms, offering cozier, more boutique experiences.   

the atmosphere is quieter and the cafés, bars, and art galleries might appeal to those in search of a more cultural stay in rio de janeiro.

away from copacabana and ipanema, in the opposite direction than santa teresa, barra de tijuca is in the zona west, and a great place to consider.

barra offers high quality lodging alternatives, along with beautiful and relaxed beaches, and a variety of shops and restaurants on the side closest to zona sul.