Panorama Inn
A perfect-rated budget inn near Maracanã
About this hotel
Panorama Inn sits near Maracanã stadium, a taxi or rideshare ride from Piscinão de Ramos, and combines a budget nightly rate with free breakfast and free parking, an unusually complete package for the price tier. The airport shuttle adds convenience for families flying in or out of Rio, and room service handles evenings after a long day at the bay pool without needing to head back out for food. A perfect 10 rating from 36 reviews is a strong signal at this smaller scale, though worth weighing against the larger review bases some other hotels on this list carry. Its position near Maracanã stadium also suits football fans keen to combine a match visit with the Piscinão de Ramos day trip during the same Rio stay.
- Free parking
- Free breakfast
- Airport shuttle
- Near Maracanã
Our take
This suits a budget-focused family that still wants breakfast, parking and an airport shuttle handled, and is comfortable with a smaller, less-reviewed property. It's a less certain choice for anyone wanting the statistical confidence of a hotel with thousands of reviews. Book it early given the small review count implies limited room inventory, especially during school holiday periods when demand for budget stays spikes across the city.
- ✓Book the free parking directly if driving in, since it's a genuine draw at this budget rate.
- ✓Confirm airport shuttle timing in advance if your Rio trip bookends a flight.
- ✓Reserve early given the smaller size implied by the modest review count, especially in school holiday periods.
Why we love it
- Free breakfast and parking
- Perfect 10 guest rating
- Airport shuttle included
- Near Maracanã stadium
Why guests love itWe picked Panorama Inn mostly for the price and left genuinely impressed by how much was included for the rate, breakfast and parking both handled without extra charges. The airport shuttle saved us a rideshare fare on arrival day, and room service came through on the evening our Piscinão de Ramos trip ran later than planned. It's a small place, so don't expect a large lobby or extensive amenities, but for the price it delivered more than we expected.