Belmond Copacabana Palace
Hotel · Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
The Copacabana Palace has been Rio’s most famous grand hotel since 1923. Opposite are the Rainbow Kiosk and Copacabana’s gay beach section.
- ★ 4.8 on Google (41,723)
- Luxury
- Grand hotel
- opposite the gay beach
- Address
- Av. Atlântica 1702 / Av. N. S. de Copacabana 291
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - Location
- right on Avenida Atlântica, opposite the Rainbow Kiosk; Black Cat approx. 3 minutes on foot
- Price range
- luxury, from approx. USD 600 per night
- Rooms
- classic rooms and suites, some with butler service
- Crowd
- international, mixed
What makes the hotel stand out
GayOut lists the Copacabana Palace as LGBTQ+-friendly and mentions the Rainbow Kiosk with the gay beach section directly opposite and the Black Cat Bar around 250 metres away. There’s no more glamour at Copacabana’s gay beach.
Rooms and amenities
There’s a large outdoor pool, spa, gym, the Cipriani and Mee restaurants and beach service. The rooms combine period furniture with modern technology.
A good fit if you …
- are looking for classic luxury
- want to stay at Copacabana’s gay beach
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a casual, young hotel
- need to watch your money
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (incl. Google reviews: 4.8 stars, 41,723 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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