in rio de janeiro, neighborhoods, zones, and general location contributes to the experience one will have - availability, budget, and transportation are all factors that can change depending on the area one chooses to stay or live in.

overall safety can be subjective, seeing as there are many procedures that can be done in order to prevent confrontations - however, touristic and well-lit areas, which are generally more expensive, can be ideal for travellers looking to stay in close proximity to their flat and the popular landmarks - this way, items can be left in rooms, and should an emergency arise, they can be easily collected.

generally, all buildings have a doorman downstairs whom is available to buzz in residents or receive calls when a visitor is wanting to enter the premises - depending on the edifice, doorkeepers can have different working days and hours, so it is advised to always keep a set of keys for opening every gate of the property, in addition to one's apartment.