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Historic Centro · Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Hotel Atlântico Tower
★★★
Right in Rio's historic Centro, 50 metres from Praça Tiradentes and 700 from the Arcos da Lapa. Rooftop pool and bar, gym, two in-house restaurants, and Santos Dumont airport 2.3 km away.
7.2 “Good” · 17,227 reviews
7.9 for location
10 room types
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A building with history, in the heart of Centro
The Atlântico Tower occupies a curved art deco corner building on Rua Pedro Primeiro, fifty metres from Praça Tiradentes. It used to be called Rio's Presidente: it changed its name, not its location or its staff, and kept the 17,000+ reviews it built up along the way.
What guests rate highest is exactly where it is —7.9 for location— and who looks after them —7.7 for staff—. Upstairs there's an outdoor pool with a view of the buildings, a rooftop bar and a gym; downstairs, two in-house restaurants and parking, which in downtown Rio is no small thing.
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What makes this hotel different
Six concrete things, all verifiable on its Booking page.
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Praça Tiradentes, 50 metres away
Half a block. The hotel sits on one of Centro's historic squares, not ten blocks from everything.
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Lapa, 700 metres away
The Arcos, Rio Scenarium and carioca nightlife, on foot from the door.
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Santos Dumont airport, 2.3 km away
A ten-minute taxi ride to the domestic airport. Hard to match if you're arriving on a short-haul flight.
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Rooftop pool and bar
Upstairs, with a view over Centro's buildings and the hills. Uncommon for a 3-star in this area.
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Breakfast included
On most rates, and rated “good” by Booking.
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Private parking
In downtown Rio, where parking is a real problem, the hotel has its own private lot.
The rooms
Ten types, from standard for one to a family room for five. All with air conditioning, TV, safe and private bathroom with shower.
Hotel services
What's listed on Booking, nothing added.
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Outdoor pool
On the rooftop, with a waterfall feature and a view of Centro's buildings.
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Breakfast included
Booking rates it “good” and it's praised in the reviews.
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Two restaurants
Restaurante Presidente (Brazilian food, lunch and dinner) and a second one with cocktails.
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Gym
Open to guests.
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Rooftop bar
Its own bar upstairs, next to the pool.
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Room service
Available to guests.
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Private parking
In an area where parking is hard to find.
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Free WiFi
Throughout the hotel. It's the weakest point: see “Before you book”.
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Non-smoking rooms
The whole hotel.
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Adapted for reduced mobility
Adapted access and rooms.
Where to eat
The hotel has breakfast included and two in-house restaurants; there's more nearby, just steps from the door.
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Restaurante Presidente · in the hotel
Brazilian food, open for lunch and dinner, family and traditional atmosphere. Keeps the hotel's former name.
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Second restaurant · in the hotel
Brazilian food and cocktails, family atmosphere.
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Flor da Tiradentes · 50 m
Half a block away, right on Praça Tiradentes.
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Rio Scenarium · 200 m
Lapa's best-known samba house: dinner, live music and three floors of antiques.
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Bar Gaspar · 200 m
A classic neighbourhood bar.
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The hotel's breakfast
Included on most rates and rated “good” by Booking. Praised in several reviews.
The beaches, and how to get there
The hotel is in Centro, not on the coast. Here are the real distances so there's no surprise.
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Flamengo · 3 km
The closest. A huge park facing the bay, with a view of Sugarloaf.
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Botafogo · 5 km
A quiet bay beach, with Sugarloaf right in front.
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Copacabana · about 8 km
The classic one. About 20-25 minutes by metro from Cinelândia, or by taxi.
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Getting around
Cinelândia station is 850 metres from the hotel and connects directly to Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana and Ipanema. It's the fastest and cheapest way.
Things to do in Rio
Top-rated activities on Booking, checked on 21 August 2026.
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in half a day
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Tijuca: rainforest, waterfalls and caves
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Rocinha walking tour with a local guide (3 h)
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Sailboat sunset trip with caipirinha
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Carnival experience: backstage tour at Samba City
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Maracanã stadium, skip the line
See the activityWhen to go
Average temperature and the lowest per-night price we found on Booking (double room, two nights, checked on 21 August 2026).
Jan30°
Feb30°
Mar29°
Apr27°
May26°
Jun25°
Jul25°
Aug25°
Sep25°
Oct26°
Nov27°
Dec29°
Hot and humid (Dec-Mar)Mild (Apr-May, Sep-Nov)Cool and dry (Jun-Aug)
🌡️ Average highs: 30-31 °C in January-February, 25-26 °C in June-August🌊 The sea is warmest from February to April (26-26.5 °C) and coolest in August-September (22 °C)🌧️ December to March are the wettest months (around 130-135 mm)☀️ July is the driest month of the year, with just 40 mm of rain🎭 Carnival: movable date (February/March), the peak of demand and price🎆 New Year's Eve (31 Dec): the Copacabana party, 7 km away, the second busiest date
What a night costs, month by month
≈ 40-49 €Price per night on Booking, double room for 2 people
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Among the months with rates loaded, the priciest is September (about 49 €) and the cheapest October (about 40 €). Months without a bar have no rate loaded yet: the hotel may not have opened sales for those dates. For the exact picture, click here and see it updated right now.
Real Booking.com prices per night, taxes and fees included, for 2 people. Same method across all 12 months. Checked on 21/08/2026.
Months marked “—” don't have a rate loaded on Booking yet: the hotel opens its calendar in stretches. It doesn't mean it's closed. If you're looking at those dates, check anyway: rates appear as soon as the hotel publishes them.
Rio is warm all year round. December to March is summer, with humid heat, New Year's Eve in Copacabana and Carnival; June to August is the carioca winter, drier and milder, and when the hotel is cheapest.
Complete your trip
All bookable through the same Booking reservation.
🛡️ What the transfer includes
The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it is late. Price fixed in advance, with taxes, tolls and tip included. They meet you with a sign with your name, the vehicle matches your group size, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before.
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Santos Dumont · 2.3 km
The domestic airport, about a 10-minute taxi ride away. One of the big advantages of being in Centro.
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Galeão · 15 km
The international airport. Between 30 and 45 minutes depending on traffic.
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Cinelândia metro · 850 m
On foot from the hotel. From there you can reach almost the whole city without changing lines.
Where it is and what's nearby
Rua Pedro Primeiro 19, downtown Rio de Janeiro. Distances from Booking.
What guests are saying★★★
17,227 verified reviews on Booking.com, from people who actually stayed here. Checked on 21 August 2026.
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Good17,227 reviews on Booking.com
MartínezArgentina · 07/2026
10
Has a gym, pool and restaurant for dinner. Super affordable prices, spectacular service. I went to Rio alone and there was an Argentinian at the front desk: we got along great. I'll be back.
AndreaChile · 07/2026
10
The room, big comfortable beds, plenty of space, the facilities and the restaurant.
MelisaArgentina · 03/2026
10
Verónica's service was excellent, she told us about places to visit. The place is spotless, very comfortable mattresses and great hygiene.
MarcelaChile · 05/2026
8
Good location, excellent front desk service, very good breakfast and a very good pool. What I didn't like: a lot of street noise at night.
CatagarridoUruguay · 04/2026
8
Clean, comfortable rooms, close to everything. What I didn't like: the pool should stay open later.
What's worth knowing before you book
We'd rather tell you ourselves than have you find out on arrival. All of this comes from real reviews and Booking's own ratings.
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Noise is the most common complaint
Three out of ten reviews mention it: street noise at night, footsteps from the floor above, or the neighbouring bathroom's flush. It's an old building right in Centro. If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room on a high floor facing inward.
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WiFi is the weak point
It scores 5.8 out of 10, well below the rest of the hotel (which averages 7.2). Fine for messaging and browsing; don't count on it for video work.
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The pool closes early
Several reviews ask for later hours. Check the schedule at check-in.
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It's Centro, not the beach
By day, Centro is Rio's cultural heart; at night it's an office district and empties out, except for Lapa. For getting back late, take a taxi or a ride-hailing app.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hotel Atlântico Tower on the beach?
No. It's in Rio's historic Centro, 50 metres from Praça Tiradentes. The closest beach is Flamengo, 3 km away; Copacabana is about 8 km away. In exchange, you get Lapa 700 metres away, the Escadaria Selarón 1.2 km away, and Santos Dumont airport 2.3 km away.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, on most rates, and Booking rates it “good”. It's still worth checking what your specific rate includes before booking.
Is there a pool?
Yes, outdoors on the rooftop, with a waterfall feature and a view of Centro's buildings. Several reviews ask for later closing hours: if the pool matters to you, ask about the schedule on arrival.
How do I get there from the airport?
Santos Dumont (domestic flights) is 2.3 km away, about a 10-minute taxi ride. Galeão (international) is 15 km away. Cinelândia metro station is 850 metres from the hotel.
Is parking available?
Yes, the hotel has private parking, which is uncommon in downtown Rio.
What languages does the staff speak?
The hotel states on Booking that Portuguese, Spanish and English are spoken.
Why does it show up on Booking as Rio's Presidente?
Because that's the hotel's former name: it was renamed Atlântico Tower and kept its 17,000+ reviews. It's the same hotel, at the same address.
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7.2 “Good” with 17,227 reviews · 7.9 for location · breakfast included
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