What's Ipanema Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Ipanema, especially its bars and beach access. Collect beach glass at top spots like Ipanema Beach and Arpoador Beach. There's plenty more to see, including Posto 9 and Rua Farme de Amoedo.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Ipanema?

We have 526 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Ipanema:

JM Guesthouse Ipanema

2.5-star guesthouse

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Snack bar • Close to shopping

Ipanema Inn

Suburban hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro

5-star beachfront hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free beach cabanas • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Central location

El Misti Hostel Ipanema

Adults-only beach hostel with restaurant, bar/lounge

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location

Arena Ipanema Hotel

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

How to Get to Ipanema

Ipanema is located 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from the heart of Rio de Janeiro.

Flying to:

• • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Ipanema
• • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 5.6 mi (9 km) from Ipanema

Getting to Ipanema on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Nossa Senhora da Paz Station
• • Ipanema-General Osorio Station

Things to See and Do in and around Ipanema

What to See in Ipanema

• • Ipanema Beach
• • Arpoador Beach
• • Posto 9
• • Rua Farme de Amoedo
• • Arpoador Stone

Things to Do in Ipanema

• • H. Stern Museum
• • Forum Ipanema Shopping Mall

Other Popular Ipanema Attractions

• • Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
• • Leblon Beach
• • Praca General Osorio
• • Garden of Allah
• • Devil's Beach

When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?

• • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Rainiest months: January, December, February, March (average 7 inches of rainfall)