Muslim-Friendly Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
The Rio de Janeiro Muslim-friendly hotel guide focuses on halal dining, prayer access, family suitability, and source quality while keeping uncertain details in review.
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Everest Hotel
One block away from the beach, Everest Park is very opulent with the Grill 360° Restaurant providing beautiful views of Ipanema Beach and Christ the Redeemer statue, while serving beef and seafood dishes. The rooms themselves are comfortable and the multilingual staff can help in organizing outdoor activities and tours. There are also laundry services, Wi-Fi access to all rooms and an airport shuttle.
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Sol Ipanema
This hotel is not hard to miss – a 15-storey white building, right on Ipanema Beach. The rooms are comfortable; all come with WI-FI, personal security box and cable TV among other things. The hotel facilities include a meeting room, a swimming pool, a lobby bar, beauty parlour, and restaurant which serves international cuisine.
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Orla Copacabana
The new kid on the block, the Oral has style and space with a wide choice of rooms, all come with a fridge, free WI-FI access, cable TV, air conditioning and safe deposit box. On the rooftop you’ll find a pool, sauna, and fitness centre.
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Sofital Rio Palace
While the website is a bit hard to navigate, the Sofital has 388 rooms with terraces, one of the few hotels with them. The facilities include a solarium, two pools, saunas, a fitness centre and massage. There is also an art gallery, florist, gift shop and the staffs are multi-lingual with Arabic, Spanish, English, Italian, German and French being spoken.
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Ipanema Inn
The rooms are simple but nice with en-suites. Each room comes with its own personal safety box, TV with cable, mini-bar and phone. The staff is multi-lingual and the hostel is near the beach.
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Ritz Plaza Hotel
A very chic establishment, this hotel is located in a quiet part of Leblon. All rooms have kitchens, balconies – some have minimal ocean views – cable TV, telephone and private safe. The hotel itself offers a fitness centre, pool with a terrace, sauna, tropical bar and continental restaurant.
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Ipanema Sweet
This establishment is a collection of comfortable apartments that the owners rent out by the night, week or month. They all have their own bathroom, kitchen and living room; some have a TV, DVD player and Internet connection. The building itself has a swimming pool and small fitness room and there is a grocery store across the road.
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Acapulco
This place has 110 rooms and 12 suites, all of which are comfortable and clean. The hotel has facilities including a bar and cafe with high speed Internet, a breakfast room and a concierge.
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Rio Backpackers
One of the most popular hostels in Rio, guests have access to a pool table, laundry services, a self-catered kitchen, internet access, an airport transfer (if scheduled in advanced), security and a free storage room. Rooms come with free linens and towels and the owner can help in anything from organising Portuguese language classes or travel options.
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Hostel Harmonica
One of Rio’s original hostels, Hostel Harmonica is a converted home with 16 custom made beds in 3 dormitories. There are 3 bathrooms all with hot water. There is also a social area with a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen and breakfast, wireless internet, towels and bed linen are also included. There is also a free laundry service, airport transfer and pick up, free lockers and tour information.
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Rio Hostel Santa Teresa
Found within a five minute walk from Rio’s centre and the nightlife of Lapa, this hostel has lots to offer its guests. All bed prices include breakfast and linens; there is a swimming pool, a bar, lockers, guest kitchen, internet access, a travel desk and lots more.
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Che Lagarto
You’ll find an active crowd here at this expat hotel which is located 3 blocks away from the beach and 20 metres from the metro station Siqueira Campos. Rooms are basic but there is breakfast, cleaning services, and travel information. Internet costs R$5 for unlimited use of its Internet.
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Hotel Ipanema
Found next door to Hostel Harmonia, this place is run by Paulo Celani, a Carioca who is one of Rio’s best hang gliders. While the accommodation is basic, there are laundry facilities and a kitchen as well as bike rental services provided for your benefit.
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Copacabana Palace
The most famous hotel in Rio, which has hosted a variety of foreign dignitaries, rock stars and famous personalities, dates back to the 1920s when it’s white facade became a symbol of the city. There are 245 rooms and suites in total, all are divided into different wings depending on the views it offers. There are two restaurants, two bars, a spa and hair salon, a swimming pool and service fit for royalty (some of the British royals have stayed here).
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Copacabana Praia Hotel
A four-star establishment with a swimming pool, solarium and restaurant, which is located, near the beach. The building is 11 stories and all rooms have their own balconies – the top floor rooms have partial sea views.