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Our top choices for Gamboa hotels

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, three white vases, a brown chair, and a desk with a computer and a plant.

1. Gamboa Rio Hotel

Gamboa Rio Hotel
3.0 star property
Gamboa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (396 reviews)
"Hell on earth"
United States
Richard
The price is P2,191
P2,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Gamboa Rio Hotel
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

2. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Windsor Guanabara Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.5 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location in centro close to Saara but also clean and comfortable."
United States
Ariel
The price is P5,432
P5,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
A sunlit deck with two lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a glass-enclosed view of a body of water and distant landscape.

3. Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico

Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico
4.0 star property
1.2 km from Gamboa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (460 reviews)
"Parking"
United States
Valeria
The price is P5,086
P5,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico
A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

4. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
4.0 star property
1.6 km from Gamboa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (899 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Mary
The price is P6,141
P6,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

5. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
4.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel! I will definitely stay there again. Clean, quiet, great restaurant!"
United States
Kenneth
The price is P6,466
P6,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

6. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.5 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,506 reviews)
"Location is the main reason to stay here if you have a late arrival or early departure from SDU"
United States
Marcos
The price is P7,252
P7,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a prominent building with a purple-lit facade.

7. Américas Granada Hotel

Américas Granada Hotel
3.5 star property
Lapa, 2.2 km from Gamboa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,917 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was nice, everyday, some different food items were served"
United States
agin
The price is P3,601
P3,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Américas Granada Hotel
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

8. Downtown Santana Hotel

Downtown Santana Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.7 km from Gamboa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (107 reviews)
"10/10"
Mexico
Brayan Axel
The price is P2,422
P2,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Downtown Santana Hotel
A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

9. Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,092 reviews)
"A very good budget hotel. For the price was excellent. Would stay again."
United States
Onsby
The price is P2,179
P2,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Monte Alegre
A grand lobby with marble walls and a chandelier.

10. Hotel OK

Hotel OK
3.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,240 reviews)
"I recommend, is very nice place to stay!"
United States
Wagner
The price is P3,081
P3,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel OK
A modern lobby with a staircase, red chairs, and a large red pillar.

11. Arosa Rio Hotel

Arosa Rio Hotel
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.2 km from Gamboa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
roderick
The price is P4,268
P4,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Arosa Rio Hotel
A historic building with a central courtyard, arched doorways, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

12. Windsor Florida Hotel

Windsor Florida Hotel
4.0 star property
Flamengo, 4 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,151 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly"
United States
gleice
The price is P6,094
P7,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Windsor Florida Hotel
A buffet with various food items including bread, pastries, and sandwiches.

13. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
4.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.7 km from Gamboa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
megillo
The price is P4,977
P5,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

14. Casa Nova Hotel

Casa Nova Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,026 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing!"
Australia
Dorota
The price is P3,659
P3,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Casa Nova Hotel
A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

15. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.8 km from Gamboa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,187 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Thiago
The price is P3,390
P3,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

16. Hotel Art Lapa

Hotel Art Lapa
3.0 star property
Lapa, 2.4 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (565 reviews)
"Good location for some of Rio’s key tourist attractions. Also close to bars and noisy nightlife. Area has many vagrants and people sleeping rough and constant smell of urine."
Australia
Andrew
The price is P2,084
P2,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hotel Art Lapa
Breakfast buffet

17. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.8 km from Gamboa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,123 reviews)
"Perfect for those traveling solo on business trips or for consulate interviews. The staff are very helpful. Juliana was there during my stay, and she was amazing helping me and my husband printing a lot of paperwork we needed for our consulate interview! We did everything by foot. 10min from the airport, mall and 8min from consulate. All walking distance. Highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Edimar T
The price is P4,523
P4,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
The exterior of the Elegance Hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a prominent logo.

18. Elegance Praia Hotel

Elegance Praia Hotel
3.5 star property
Flamengo, 4.2 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,081 reviews)
"Solid rooms for the price, good breakfast choices."
United States
Matjaz
The price is P3,844
P4,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Elegance Praia Hotel
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large abstract painting, a sectional sofa, and a decorative floor pattern.

19. Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Royal Regency Palace Hotel
3.5 star property
Catete, 4.2 km from Gamboa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,293 reviews)
"A place to be and enjoy"
United States
MARCIA
The price is P5,231
P5,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Royal Regency Palace Hotel
A modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

20. Fluminense Hotel

Fluminense Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.3 km from Gamboa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (687 reviews)
"Excellent and comfortable stay."
Canada
Moises Akhnaton
The price is P4,249
P4,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Fluminense Hotel
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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

Mingle with the local residents on one of the world’s most famous beaches, admire art deco buildings and party until dawn in this effervescent neighborhood.

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Ipanema

Relax on beautiful beaches, shop for fashion and revel in the nightlife of one of Rio de Janeiro’s most stylish areas.

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Barra da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighborhood.

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Leblon

Travelers choose Leblon for its beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station and check out top sights like Ipanema Beach.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

Botafogo

Discover Botafogo, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Botafogo include Botafogo Praia Shopping and Praia de Botafogo, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Botafogo Station.

Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

8/10 Good
"Good"
Mikeson 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

Frequently asked questions

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.
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 Samba City 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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