Think ahead: the most incredible places to stay for the Rio Olympics

There are going to be an estimated 380,000 foreign visitors flooding into Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics, so it’s time to get organised. If you’re lucky enough to be going, here are the best places – from hotels to Airbnbs – for you to stay.

What: The perfect modern penthouse available on Airbnb, great for a large group and anyone that likes clean, minimal design and open spaces with incredible surrounding views. The outside pool terrace is one of the apartment’s best features.

Where: Ipanema, an affluent area on the south side of the city.

Price: £1,252 per night. Sleeps 6

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What: A beautiful hotel is perfect for anyone looking for a bit of luxury during the Olympics and combines the sophistication of Ipanema, one of Rio’s most coveted addresses, with the modern design of the first Philippe Starck project in Brazil.

Where: Ipanema

Price: £565 per night per person

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What: A freshly renovated apartment in the centre of the city, offering incredible views of Ipanema and luxurious, open spaces and state-of-the-art finishes and views like no other.

Where: Ipanema

Price: £2,028 per night. Sleeps 6

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What: A fantastic palace hotel set in the heart of Copacabana – an area of the city synonymous with Rio’s old school glamour. You can seriously immerse yourself in luxury here, as the hotel has every possible amenity you could want, as well as incredible beach views.

Where: Copacabana

Price: £400 per person per night

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What: The perfect home from home and an apartment for rent that is guaranteed to make you feeling instantly comfortable. The apartment block is designed by the team behind the Belmond Copacabana Palace (above), so you know it’s going to be exceptional.

Where: Copacabana

Price: £197 per night. Sleeps 7

For more information, visit here.

What: A quaint, hidden hotel in Rio that’s akin to something you might find in the deep mountains of Tuscany. The polar opposite to some of the more modern penthouses on this list, this is the perfect homely escape for days when you’re not watching someone win gold.

Where: Santa Teresa

Price: £267 per night

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What: Part of the famous and well-established chains of Sheraton Hotels, and a place that offers a truly luxurious experience. With incredible beach front views and a city backdrop, this hotel is everything you need to guarantee an incredible time in Rio.

Where: Leblon

Price: £150 per night

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What: If you’re looking for a bit of an escape, somewhere to hide away from the mayhem of the Olympics, then this is the place for you. TuAkAzA is a unique guesthouse hidden away in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro that focuses on the nature around it for an incredibly calm and serene experience.

Where: São ConradoPrice: £355 per nightFor more information, visit here.

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