Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Imperial Museum
Imperial Museum
Crystal Palace
Historic Center
Historic Center

Popular places to visit

Imperial Museum

Imperial Museum

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

Imperial Museum
Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara

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

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 when you stop by House of Princess Isabel. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

House of Princess Isabel

Activities

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

AU$88
per adult
Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery
Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church

Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church

AU$372
per adult
Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church
Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch

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

AU$127
per adult
21 - Guided Tour to the Imperial City of Petrópolis with Lunch
Petrópolis - The imperial city

Petrópolis - The imperial city

AU$385
per adult
Petrópolis - The imperial city
Petrópolis

Petrópolis

AU$95
per adult
Petrópolis
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Our pick of the best Historic Center Hotel Deals

Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Grande Hotel Petrópolis
3.5 out of 5
Rua Do Imperador 545, Centro Historico, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is AU$109 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$109
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (834 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 8 Mar. 2025

Grande Hotel Petrópolis
Hotel Casablanca Imperial
Hotel Casablanca Imperial
3 out of 5
Rua Da Imperatriz, 286 Centro, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is AU$85 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$85
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Good location to walk around."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Hotel Casablanca Imperial
Hotel Solar do Império
Hotel Solar do Império
4 out of 5
Av. Koeler, 376, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is AU$248 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$248
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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 18 Mar. 2025

Hotel Solar do Império
Kastel Petrópolis
Kastel Petrópolis
2.5 out of 5
Rua Marechal Deodoro 153, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is AU$121 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$121
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (242 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 3 Dec. 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 AU$72 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$72
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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! (217 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 15 Jan. 2019

Pousada Princesa Isabel - Visconde
Hotel York
Hotel York
3 out of 5
Rua do Imperador, 78, Petrópolis, RJ
The price is AU$66 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$66
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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 2 Oct. 2022

Hotel York
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center

Petropolis

Valparaíso

While Valparaíso may 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

While Alto da Serra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casa Stefan Zweig and Imperial Museum.

Alto da Serra
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Sargento Boening

While Sargento Boening may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casa Stefan Zweig and Bohemia Brewery.

Sargento Boening
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Quarteirão Ingelheim

While visiting Quarteirão Ingelheim, you might make a stop by sights like Carvalho's Solarium and Piabanha River.

Quarteirão Ingelheim
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Villa Militar

Though Villa Militar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa Stefan Zweig and Quintandinha Palace.

Villa Militar
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Bingen

While Bingen isn't home to many top sights, Quintandinha Palace and Bohemia Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bingen

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