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 Santos Dumont Museum

You can browse the exhibits at House of Santos Dumont Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or experience its museums.

House of Santos Dumont Museum

Things to do

Tree-lined stream leading to the Cathedral of Petropolis in Rio de Janeiro

Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

P4,157
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option

Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option

P1,770
per adult
Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option
Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch

Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch

P4,843
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

P2,179
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Imperial Museum in Brazil

Petropolis Day Tour

P2,753
per adult
Petropolis Day Tour
Petrópolis: The Imperial City

Petrópolis: The Imperial City

P2,483
per adult
Petrópolis: The Imperial City
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Top hotels in Historic Center

Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde
Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde
3 out of 5
R. Visconde de Souza Franco, 529, Centro, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P4,926 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P4,926
P5,024 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (236 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 Casablanca Imperial
Hotel Casablanca Imperial
3 out of 5
Rua Da Imperatriz, 286 Centro, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P4,504 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
P4,504
P4,595 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to center and local museums"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Hotel Casablanca Imperial
Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Grande Hotel Petrópolis
3.5 out of 5
Rua Do Imperador 545, Centro Historico, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P4,070 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P4,070
P4,151 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
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! (893 reviews)
"Very good hotel"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Kastel Petrópolis
Kastel Petrópolis
3 out of 5
Rua Marechal Deodoro 153, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P3,833 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P3,833
P3,910 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (277 reviews)
"Really nice staff and beautiful area. No gym, but I would p"

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Kastel Petrópolis
Hotel York
Hotel York
3 out of 5
Rua do Imperador, 78, Petrópolis, RJ
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Crystal Palace and Palace of Grão-Pará ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (107 reviews)
"I stay here on all of my visits to Brazil. Excellent in every way."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2022

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Hotel York
Hotel Pousada Crystal Palace
Hotel Pousada Crystal Palace
3 out of 5
Av presidente kennedy, 109, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is P3,009 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P3,009
P3,069 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in Petrópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Crystal Palace and Barao de Maua House ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Achei tudo limpo, boa estadia. Próximo do palácio de cristal. São atenciosos. Só achei o quarto um pouco pequeno e o teto, muito rebaixado pq meu marido é muito grande. Tudo limpo e sem umidade. Estadia ótima! Café da manhã de qualidade."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Hotel Pousada Crystal Palace
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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 House of Santos Dumont Museum and Bohemia Brewery.

Valparaíso
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Oswaldo Cruz

While Oswaldo Cruz might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like House of Santos Dumont Museum and Bohemia Brewery.

Oswaldo Cruz
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Alto da Serra

Alto da Serra might not have many top sights, but House of Santos Dumont Museum and Imperial Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alto da Serra
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Villa Militar

While Villa Militar isn't home to many top sights, Quintandinha Palace and House of Santos Dumont Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Villa Militar
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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 House of Santos Dumont Museum.

Bingen
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Dr Thouzet

While Dr Thouzet might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Quintandinha Palace and House of Santos Dumont Museum.

Dr Thouzet

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