Rio de Janeiro Travel Forum

Iam going to Rio DE Janiero in Aprile. Can somone suggest a good hotel in rio for about a $100.00 a day. Also,do they allow over night guest or should I get an apartment . Iam only staying 7 days. Also how safe is rio ?

http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur/en/hotel/?CodHot=66297

The upper link will inform you about Country flat in Ipanema/Rio.
There are some offerings in some brazilian vacation days you should inquiry during April.
Flats are homes you may host everybody you want to.

Cassiovieggore

The majority of hotels do not allow "overnight guests". Rio can be significantly less safe if you invite strangers who may be "working professionals/amateurs" home with you.

Hi, if you want to be near the beach, the Ouro Verde Hotel at the Leme end of Copacabana is one of the best value hotels in Copacabana. Or, between Copacabana and Ipanema, the Arpoador Inn is right on the beach and pretty inexpensive. The Ipanema Inn is owned by the same people and you might be able to get a room for $100 there too, although it'a a couple of blocks back from the beach.
Apartments can be good value too - I've used www.gringomanagement.com and you can get a nice apartment in Ipanema or Copa for less than $100.

As for safety - the main problem is pickpockets, just take precautions eg don't take all your credit cards out at once, don't take out more money than you need, and, if possible, don't carry shoulder bags. Be careful but don't be paranoid!

I live in Rio and have written lots of reviews and advice at http://www.nileguide.com/destination/rio-de-janeiro, check it out if you want tips on things to do here!