Maria e o Boi

Cozy bistro in Imperial-era building serving goulash, cheese, wine, cakes & other European delights.

Nestled in a colorful, modern space, this lively restaurant/bar mixes inventive rum cocktails with mouthwatering seafood, like must-try ceviche and grilled octopus.

Traditional eatery serving grilled chicken with sides, draft beer & cachaça since 1976.

Sweets, snacks, salads & pasta are served from breakfast to lunch with a picturesque view of Rio.

Spartan dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property with a rooftop terrace, a bar & a BBQ area. Adjacent to the forested Parque Estadual da Chacrinha, this down-to-earth hostel is a 4-minute walk from Cardeal Arcoverde metro station and 10 minutes' walk from Copacabana beach. The spartan mixed-gender and female-only dorms sleep 4 to 6 guests, and come with ceiling fans, bunk beds, lockers and shared bathrooms, plus free Wi-Fi and linens. Private rooms, some with en suite facilities, are available. Kids are welcome in the private rooms. There's a cozy bar with a pool table, as well as a TV lounge with guest computers. There's also a shared kitchen, a BBQ area and a rooftop terrace.

This easygoing option with beach views offers pizza & other Italian staples, along with beer & wine.

Spanish tapas, Portuguese appetizers, plus cachaça, beers & wines at this classic Iberian-style pub.

Traditional restaurant serving Spanish-style seafood like octopus in vinaigrette, sardines & paella.

Omelettes, club sandwiches, frittatas & beer in a historic bar with the original shelving from 1906.

Copacabana Beach is an iconic, lively stretch perfect for sunbathing, strolling the colorful promenade, and soaking in stunning sunset views.