Historic Center

Petrópolis

Imperial Museum featuring street scenes
Imperial Museum which includes street scenes
Crystal Palace showing a park
Historic Center
Historic Center

Popular places to visit

Imperial Museum featuring street scenes

Imperial Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Imperial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Imperial Museum
Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara which includes a bridge, heritage architecture and a garden

Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara

See the tombs of a former imperial family, the relics of revered saints and a stunning series of stained-glass windows at this 19th-century church.

Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara
Yellow Palace showing street scenes

Yellow Palace

Join a guided tour to discover the history and secrets of this yellow-hued palace building, which serves as the city hall of Petrópolis.

Yellow Palace

Crystal Palace

Admire the design of this French-built glasshouse, relax in its pleasant garden and attend cultural events such as art exhibits and concerts.

Crystal Palace

Bohemia Brewery

You can take time to visit Bohemia Brewery during your travels to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.

Bohemia Brewery

House of Princess Isabel

You can find out about the history of Petrópolis with a visit to House of Princess Isabel. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

House of Princess Isabel

Things to do

Petrópolis Imperial City Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Petrópolis Imperial City Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

P2,870
per adult
Petrópolis Imperial City Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

P3,137
per adult
Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery
Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch

21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch

P4,579
per adult
21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch
Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

P2,906
per adult
Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

P25,830
per adult
Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture
The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis

Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

P10,274
per adult
Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
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Top hotels in Historic Center

Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Grande Hotel Petrópolis
3.5 out of 5
Rua Do Imperador 545, Centro Historico, Petrópolis, RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,831 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
P3,831
P3,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (832 reviews)
Hotel in beautiful Petropolis
"We made a good choice to stay here. The hotel is centrally located in the historic part of town near all the shops and restaurants. It was very easy to walk around the town and see all the interesting museums and palaces. We had a long international flight which meant we arrived at the hotel very ..."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Hotel Casablanca Imperial
Hotel Casablanca Imperial
3 out of 5
Rua Da Imperatriz, 286 Centro, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P2,952 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P2,952
P3,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location to walk around."

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Hotel Casablanca Imperial
Hotel Solar do Império
Hotel Solar do Império
4 out of 5
Av. Koeler, 376, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P8,067 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
P8,067
P8,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (494 reviews)
"Great and quiet place"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

Hotel Solar do Império
Kastel Petrópolis
Kastel Petrópolis
2.5 out of 5
Rua Marechal Deodoro 153, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P3,555 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
P3,555
P3,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews)
"We enjoyed this modern hotel in the city center with all the modern amenities and furniture. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was convenient and generous. We also appreciated it’s location as it was walking distance to all of the attractions we wanted to visit in Petropolis. ..."

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024

Kastel Petrópolis
Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde
Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde
3 out of 5
R. Visconde de Souza Franco, 529, Centro, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P2,686 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P2,686
P2,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly pousada in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (215 reviews)
A couple's short getaway
"Stayed in a Triplo Chalet with a queen bed. Room was cozy and had everything we needed. No fan or air conditioning, but the temperature dropped into the 50s F at night and so was very comfortable. There was a neighborhood dog who barked much of the night (very annoying) and we could hear someone ..."

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2019

Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde
Hotel York
Hotel York
3 out of 5
Rua do Imperador, 78, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P2,284 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P2,284
P2,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grao-Para Palace and Imperial Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
"I stay here on all of my visits to Brazil. Excellent in every way."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2022

Hotel York
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center

Petropolis

Valparaíso

While Valparaíso might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bohemia Brewery and Crystal Palace.

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Alto da Serra

Alto da Serra might not have many top sights, but Casa Stefan Zweig and Imperial Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alto da Serra
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Sargento Boening

When in Sargento Boening, you can plan a visit to Casa Stefan Zweig and Bohemia Brewery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sargento Boening
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Bingen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bingen and surrounding area, you can visit Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery.

Bingen
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Retiro II

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Retiro II and surrounding area, you can visit Petropolis Municipal Park and Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara.

Retiro II
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Cascatinha

While visiting Cascatinha, you might make a stop by sights like Serra dos Orgãos National Park and Piabanha River.

Cascatinha

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