8 of the greenest hotels in Rio de Janeiro

8 of the greenest hotels in Rio de Janeiro

We are in a climate crisis, so anything you can do to reduce the carbon footprint of your trip to Rio de Janeiro is a step in the right direction.

The data shows that average emissions for a hotel in the city are 11.2 kg per night, here are some of the more sustainable options you can book to reduce your footprint below that average.

Officially the most sustainable hotel in Rio de Janeiro

Novotel Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca

Novotel Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro!

Novotel Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca is the best option if you are looking to reduce the carbon footprint of your stay as much as possible. By taking more energy from green sources, and improving the energy efficiency of their hotel, the hotel group has managed to reduce their footprint to be the lowest in Rio de Janeiro.

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The hotel where luxury meets sustainability

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro!

5-star hotels are often the highest emitters, so it's especially important to reduce your footprint when looking for a luxury stay. Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro has taken concrete steps to reduce their carbon footprint, making them your best option for a luxury stay that is that bit greener.

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Rio de Janeiro budget sustainable hotel

Mercure Rj Barra Da Tijuca

Mercure Rj Barra Da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro!

Who said that saving money and saving the planet wasn't possible? The Mercure Rj Barra Da Tijuca lets you reduce your carbon footprint while getting a great deal.

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The 4-star eco-friendly choice

Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (ex Golden Tulip Rio Copacabana)

Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (ex Golden Tulip Rio Copacabana) in Rio de Janeiro!

Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (ex Golden Tulip Rio Copacabana) have the smallest footprint of all 4 star hotels in Rio de Janeiro, so if you're looking for a comfortable, luxurious yet sustainable stay then we'd recommend it!

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Best green hotel for away-from-home workouts

Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana (ex Mercure Rio de Janeiro)

Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana (ex Mercure Rio de Janeiro) in Rio de Janeiro!

Look after your body and the planet by visiting the gym at Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana (ex Mercure Rio de Janeiro). They're a great sustainable option for travellers that want to be able to exercise at their hotel.

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Sustainable hotel with good accessibility standards

Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme

Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme in Rio de Janeiro!

Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme is the best option if you need high accessibility standards as well as a reduced carbon footprint

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Best eco hotel for a sustainable spa weekend in Rio de Janeiro

Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra (ex Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra)

Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra (ex Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra) in Rio de Janeiro!

For a relaxing spa weekend that will make you feel better without giving you the guilt of harming the environment, choose Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra (ex Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra). They aren’t perfect, but they are making progress on sustainability.

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Sustainable hotel good for business travellers

ibis Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca

ibis Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro!

Plans can change, and when they do you want to be able to cancel your hotel stay with no troubles. ibis Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca will let you do that while still offering a greener stay for those that do stay.

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Even with eco tourism booming, eco-friendly accommodation can be hard to come by. For more of the best sustainable hotels in Rio de Janeiro and across the world, browse Staze.

Booking any of these eco-friendly hotels in Rio de Janeiro still creates a carbon footprint, if you book with Staze then we'll double offset your carbon footprint for free so your trip has a positive impact on the climate.