Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hotels in Petrópolis, Brazil
Petrópolis is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with about 295,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), about 35 km away. The most comfortable months are usually June, July and August, with average highs around 25–26°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- GIG · 35 km
- Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
- Best months
- June and July
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Petrópolis
Loft em Petrópolis
★★★★Apartments2.8 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Paraíso do Lago em Itaipava
★★★★Apartments11 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Imperial Studio - Itaipava - Granja Brasil Resort
★★★★Apartments11 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Coração de Itaipava Excelente Localização
★★★★Apartments11 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Locação temporada na Serra
★★★★Apartments7.8 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Kronemhouse Pousada
★★★★Bed and breakfasts5.5 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Stay Vibes Studio Alameda das Pedras Petrópolis
★★★Apartments5.5 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Recanto dos Pássaros em Petrópolis
★★★Apartments3.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Apto no Centro de Petrópolis
★★★Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Suite Deluxe Aconchegante com Jacuzzi Bingen Petrópolis
★★★Apartments4.1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Petrópolis?
| 5-star | 2 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 24 |
| 3-star | 44 |
| 2-star | 15 |
| Apartments | 85 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 23 |
| Inns | 17 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 6 |
| Private vacation home | 6 |
| Chalets | 5 |
When to go
Weather in Petrópolis by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
| Low °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Rain mm | 216 | 139 | 157 | 84 | 60 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 61 | 100 | 199 | 228 |
Things to see
Famous places in Petrópolis
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Petrópolis
- GIG · Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport35 km
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport45 km
- JDF · Francisco de Assis Airport82 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Petrópolis at a glance
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Rio de Janeiro
- Population
- 294,926 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 819 m
- Time zone
- America/Sao Paulo
- Coordinates
- -22.505, -43.179
About
About Petrópolis
Petrópolis is a city of the estado of central Rio de Janeiro, in southeastern Brazil, in a valley of the Órgãos Mountains, 40 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro city. According to the 2022 Brazilian census, Petrópolis municipality had a population of 278,881 inhabitants.
From the Wikipedia article “Petrópolis”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Petrópolis hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Petrópolis?
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How many hotels can I book in Petrópolis?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Petrópolis (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Petrópolis?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, June, July and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Petrópolis. October is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and December is the wettest (228 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Petrópolis?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is about 35 km from the centre of Petrópolis. Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is 45 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Petrópolis?
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What are the most famous sights in Petrópolis?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Petrópolis are Casa Stefan Zweig, Palácio Rio Negro.
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