Governador Island

Travel Guide

Governador Island
Governador Island
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas

Where to stay in Governador Island

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Galeão

While visiting Galeão, you might make a stop by sights like Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim.

Galeão
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Jardim Guanabara

You'll enjoy the beaches and architecture in Jardim Guanabara. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia da Bica or Guanabara Bay.

Jardim Guanabara
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Portuguesa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Portuguesa and surrounding area, you can visit Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.

Portuguesa
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Cacuia

Travelers like the beaches in Cacuia, and Praia da Bica is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cacuia
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Cocotá

If you're spending some time in Cocotá, Guanabara Bay and Praia da Olaria are top sights worth seeing.

Cocotá
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Bancários

Bancários might not have many top sights, but Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bancários
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P2,014 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P2,014
P2,114 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,813 reviews)
"Clean, safe and excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P1,766 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
P1,766
P1,947 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,232 reviews)
"Close to everything"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Hotel Atlântico Rio

Hotel Atlântico Rio

3.5 out of 5
Rua Xavier da Silveira, 112, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is P3,104 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
P3,104
P3,422 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,225 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again. Its clean. The staff I encountered were professional and efficient. It's not perfect but very good!"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Rio
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360 Copa Beach Posto 2 By SUHCasa

360 Copa Beach Posto 2 By SUHCasa

2.5 out of 5
Rua Carvalho de Mendonça 13, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Christ the Redeemer ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
"Nice little apartment"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

360 Copa Beach Posto 2 By SUHCasa
Luxo perto do Parque Olímpico - AV806

Luxo perto do Parque Olímpico - AV806

2 out of 5
Av. Adolpho de Vasconcellos, 497, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Marapendi Ecological Park are located ...
Luxo perto do Parque Olímpico - AV806
5 minutos da Praia do Leblon - AP302

5 minutos da Praia do Leblon - AP302

2 out of 5
Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 1292, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Ipanema Beach and Christ the Redeemer are located nearby.
5 minutos da Praia do Leblon - AP302
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Popular places to visit

Copacabana Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Copacabana Beach

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play.

Copacabana Beach
Corcovado featuring a sunset, religious aspects and a statue or sculpture

Christ the Redeemer

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Christ the Redeemer
Ipanema Beach which includes a beach and mountains as well as a large group of people

Ipanema Beach

Join Brazil’s rich and famous for a day at Rio’s most stylish beach.

Ipanema Beach
Flamengo Beach

Flamengo Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Flamengo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.

Flamengo Beach
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Maracana Stadium featuring interior views and modern architecture

Maracanã Stadium

To truly appreciate Brazil’s obsession with “the beautiful game,” watch a match or take a guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most historic soccer stadiums.

Maracanã Stadium

Things to do

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

P2,907
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

P3,886
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer

P11,394
per adult
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

P10,813
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

P2,993
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
Daylong Excursion to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

P3,804
per adult
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
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Rio de Janeiro which includes a sunset, mountains and general coastal views

Rio de Janeiro