What's it like in Gamboa?

Gamboa is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants. Be sure to check out AquaRio and Guanabara Bay as part of your Gamboa travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Gamboa?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Gamboa Rio Hotel is the highest ranked property in Gamboa. This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gamboa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Gamboa.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Gamboa?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Gamboa, head over to our customer service page .

What are the top things to see and do in Gamboa?

AquaRio, Yup Star, and Centro Cultural José Bonifácio are family favorites to check out in Gamboa. You could also plan a visit to Guanabara Bay or Backstage of Unidos da Tijuca Carnival while you're in the neighborhood. D-Edge RIO, Bar Dellas, and Valongo Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Gamboa. When you're sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Centro Cultural Ação da Cidadania and Sacadura 154 are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Gamboa and the greater Rio de Janeiro area?

If you want to see more of the city, Utopia AquaRio Tram Stop is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Harmonia Tram Stop and Parada dos Navios - Valongo Tram Stop.

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1. Gamboa Rio Hotel

Gamboa

Iraerson Pusceddu Aguiar

SAR 127 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

2. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.5 km from Gamboa

Shaun

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

1.6 km from Gamboa

Helen

SAR 417 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.7 km from Gamboa

Diana Verónica

SAR 105 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

5. Arosa Rio Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.2 km from Gamboa

Zayda

SAR 250 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

6. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa, 2.2 km from Gamboa

Michael

SAR 205 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

7. Fluminense Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.3 km from Gamboa

Moises Akhnaton

SAR 235 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

8. Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.3 km from Gamboa

Paul

SAR 207 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

9. Rede Andrade Lapa

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.4 km from Gamboa

Georgina J

SAR 156 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

10. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa, 2.4 km from Gamboa

Ana Sofia

SAR 109 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

11. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa

David

SAR 396 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

12. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Larissa

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

13. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Onsby

SAR 126 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

14. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Kachi

SAR 219 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

15. Hotel OK

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Wagner

SAR 180 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

16. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.8 km from Gamboa

Thiago

SAR 208 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

17. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.8 km from Gamboa

William

SAR 277 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

18. Hotel Villa Rica

Lapa, 2.9 km from Gamboa

EDUARDO

SAR 176 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

19. Saionara Hotel

3.1 km from Gamboa

Lars

SAR 233 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sep - 9 Sep

20. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.5 km from Gamboa

Jose

SAR 506 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

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Where to stay in Gamboa

Find the best Gamboa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Copacabana

Famed for its 4 km balneario beach, this lively Rio de Janeiro neighborhood offers surfing at Arpoador Beach, historic Fort Copacabana, and the iconic promenade designed by Roberto Burle Marx. Enjoy numerous hotels, restaurants, and nightlife, with easy access via three subway Metro stations.

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Ipanema

Surrounded by elegant development, Ipanema's beach boasts vibrant beach culture, with daily gatherings of surfers, sunbathers, and sports enthusiasts. Stroll along the grid-like streets to explore world-class restaurants, shops, and the bustling Ipanema Hippie Market.

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Barra da Tijuca

Boasting stunning beaches, lakes, and rivers, this upper-class neighborhood offers surf competitions, parachuting experiences, and tennis courts. Explore large modern malls, bars, and restaurants, while enjoying easy access to public transportation.

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Botafogo

Botafogo is a destination travelers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.

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Leblon

Wealthy and cosmopolitan, this South Zone gem boasts sights like Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro Dois Irmãos, and Jardim de Alah channel. Enjoy lively nightlife with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

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Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

10/10 Excellent

"Great location on Copacabana beach. Old school charm. Solid breakfast buffet"

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

8/10 Good

"This could easily be over five stars hotel. The lobby is huge and beautiful. The pool is great. The location is amazing very quiet and very nice if you don’t want all the Copacabana and other beaches crowd. The spectacular view from the rooms that’s facing the ocean and the restaurant at level 30 has an amazing view. There is a small shopping Mall 2 min walk and big market 5-7 min walk. Mushrooms are designed beautifully with lots of space but the first one we got was not clean or maintained the way it should be. The only reason I’m giving four stars to display is due to very basic things that every hotel does there was no cover on the mattress. I’m in the protector cover the bathroom did not have the standard items next to the sink like a glass for your toothbrush, etc.. in many areas of the hotel it wasn’t completely cleaned like in the pool area and some other places saying all that I will definitely go back to this hotel"

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

10/10 Excellent

"This place was beautiful, and the staff was beautiful from the time I arrived. It does have an outdoor pool up on the 16th floor that I didn’t get to try, but it looks wonderful and there’s a gorgeous view from up there, especially if you check it out at night time and my room was really nice, it was not one of the largest but I had a window with a View and the staff bent over backwards to help me. I really enjoyed it. I was not that impressed with the Copacabana beach area on Sunday evening when I arrived but first thing Monday morning it was gorgeous and not so full of so many people."

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Our top choices for Gamboa hotels

1. Gamboa Rio Hotel

2. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

3. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

4. Downtown Santana Hotel

5. Arosa Rio Hotel

6. Américas Granada Hotel

7. Fluminense Hotel

8. Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

9. Rede Andrade Lapa

10. Hotel Art Lapa

11. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

12. Windsor Asturias Hotel

13. Hotel Monte Alegre

14. Casa Nova Hotel

15. Hotel OK

16. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

17. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

18. Hotel Villa Rica

19. Saionara Hotel

20. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Where to stay in Gamboa

Copacabana

Ipanema

Barra da Tijuca

Botafogo

Leblon

Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

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