Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dog Friendly Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Where To Stay, Walk, Eat And Drink With Your Dog In Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is set between green mountains and the Atlantic, with the long beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon along its southern shore and Christ the Redeemer looking down from Corcovado. The lagoon behind Ipanema is the city's great outdoor living room, with a walking path all the way round it and a dog park on its shore, and the waterfront parks run north to the bay. Cariocas are warm, easy people who take their dogs to the cafes and the bars of the Zona Sul. The beaches themselves are kept for people, but the city around them is a dog's delight.
Where to stay
The Best Dog Friendly Hotels In Rio de Janeiro
Every hotel here has been inspected and ranked against the Dog Friendly Standard. No pay to play, no vague pet friendly badge, just the ones that earned their place, best first.
Where to walk
Dog Friendly Parks, Trails and Walks in Rio de Janeiro
Parks, trails and walks from our own verified data, each checked to sit close to the hotels above. Tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
Parcão da Lagoa
Fenced dog park inside Parque Tom Jobim on the lagoon
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
The lagoon path through Parque Tom Jobim, with views of Corcovado
Aterro do Flamengo
Long waterfront park with bins along the way for dog walkers
Parcão do Jardim de Alah
The biggest dog park in the Zona Sul, with room to run and play
Praça Edmundo Bittencourt
A hidden square in the Peixoto neighbourhood full of dogs, children and calm, perfect for a walk
Orla de Copacabana
The wave-patterned promenade where locals walk their dogs in the morning and late afternoon; the sand itself is off limits to dogs
Where to eat and drink
Dog Friendly Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in Rio de Janeiro
Not just tolerated under the table, genuinely welcome: a water bowl, a spot by the fire, and no eyebrow raised when you walk in with a dog.
Bonifácio & Berenice
Built for dogs and their owners, with a dog menu
Nusa Café
Pet friendly cafe in Ipanema
Palaphita Kitch
Open air bar on the lagoon where dogs join you for a drink
Stuzzi Leblon
Gastrobar that welcomes pets at its veranda tables
Antiga Mercearia
Half bar, half grocery inside the Cobal do Humaitá, with cod fritters, cold draught beer and dogs at the veranda tables
Mirante do Leblon
Two kiosks open round the clock and a deck with one of Rio's best views, where dogs roam without restriction
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Dog Friendly Rio de Janeiro · Good To Know
Which hotels in Rio de Janeiro are dog friendly?
Every hotel on this page has been inspected and ranked against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. Ranked highest are Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro (B), Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro (B), Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (C). Each has its own review page with its rank, its pet fee and its rules for dogs.
Do dog friendly hotels in Rio de Janeiro charge a pet fee?
Most do. For example, Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro charges 140 reales per night; Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro charges R$ 350,00; Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana charges R$ 50 + 10% + 5% per additional night. Fees change, so confirm the current charge when you book.
Which hotels in Rio de Janeiro let dogs stay free?
None of the hotels here told us that dogs stay free. Each review page states the fee the hotel gave us, and we update it when that changes.
How many dogs can I bring to a hotel in Rio de Janeiro?
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro allows two or more dogs per room. Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana allows one dog per room. For the others, ask when you book.
Are there weight limits at dog friendly hotels in Rio de Janeiro?
Some do: Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro up to 15 lb; Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana up to 55 lb. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro told us of no weight limit, so a bigger dog is welcome there.
What do dog friendly hotels in Rio de Janeiro provide for a dog?
Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro and Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana provide a dog bed. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro and Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana set out food and water bowls. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro and Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro hand out free treats. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro sells dog food or a dog menu. The details are on each hotel's review page, with what the hotel told us about leaving a dog alone in the room.