What's it like in Gamboa?

Gamboa is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants. Make sure that you visit AquaRio and Guanabara Bay as part of your Gamboa travel plans.

What's a favourite 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 bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Gamboa.

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

AquaRio, Yup Star and Centro Cultural José Bonifácio are family favourites 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 neighbourhood. Valongo Wharf, Centro Cultural Ação da Cidadania and Pedra do Sal are just a few of the places to visit in and around Gamboa. When you're sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Samba City and Espaco Cultural Heloneida Studart 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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Gamboa Rio Hotel

Gamboa

Iraerson Pusceddu Aguiar

includes taxes & fees

4 June - 5 June

Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão

10.5 km from Gamboa

Inderjit

includes taxes & fees

5 June - 6 June

Linx Galeão by Wish

9.7 km from Gamboa

Arnold

includes taxes & fees

30 May - 31 May

2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Barra da Tijuca, 22.7 km from Gamboa

Paulo

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Matiz Multi Suítes

15.1 km from Gamboa

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Copacabana, 9.4 km from Gamboa

juan

2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

Leme, 8.1 km from Gamboa

Patricia

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

Copacabana, 9.8 km from Gamboa

Laura

includes taxes & fees

1 June - 2 June

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema, 10.5 km from Gamboa

Vivian

includes taxes & fees

17 June - 18 June

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

11.8 km from Gamboa

Frank

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

São Conrado, 13.5 km from Gamboa

Dewanna

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

H Niteroi Hotel

7.1 km from Gamboa

Debbie

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.5 km from Gamboa

EMMANUEL

includes taxes & fees

20 June - 21 June

Arena Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana, 8.5 km from Gamboa

Zoila

includes taxes & fees

22 June - 23 June

PortoBay Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana, 8.2 km from Gamboa

Baylee

includes taxes & fees

18 June - 19 June

Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Copacabana, 9.8 km from Gamboa

vesna

includes taxes & fees

22 June - 23 June

Ritz Hotel Leblon

Leblon, 11 km from Gamboa

Michael

includes taxes & fees

21 June - 22 June

Ipanema Inn

Ipanema, 10.4 km from Gamboa

Jamonte

includes taxes & fees

1 June - 2 June

Sol Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema, 10.4 km from Gamboa

Jorge

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

Saionara Hotel

3.1 km from Gamboa

Rachel

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

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Our guide on where to stay in Gamboa

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

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

Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.

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Rio de Janeiro Centro

You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff!"

Windsor Oceanico

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved my stay at Windsor Ocean! The hotel was beautiful, clean, and in the perfect location with stunning ocean views. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, always making sure we had everything we needed. The rooms were comfortable, modern, and very well maintained. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of options, and the overall atmosphere made the experience feel relaxing and luxurious. This hotel truly made our trip to Rio even more memorable. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting!"

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at the Fairmont. We had a family suite which was perfect for a family of five. We also had the gold package which included access to the lounge. There was often food and drinks in there that was included in our package. This was a big help having kids and always having somewhere to go for food. The staff was incredibly helpful. The rooms were clean. They had access to the beach already set up, which made it very easy. I would highly recommend staying at the Fairmont if you’re bringing your family to Rio."

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

2/10 Terrible

"Had a room with 2 small beds. One bed had a mattress that probably lost a few springs, by the head area. That bed was very small for an adult. Room is small. Staff was great. Breakfast was excellent. The roling toaster need some fixing. Not hot enough. Very noisy people talking loud and screaming loud till 4am. Clientele has no respect for others Overall 3/10. Not coming back."

Windsor California Copacabana

6/10 Okay

"The stay had some positives, but overall I couldn’t give it 5 stars. For the price, the hotel itself felt like it lacked amenities. The reservation I thought I booked was not the one I received, and the water pressure in the room was disappointing. When I brought up my concerns in person, some staff members seemed to have attitudes, which made the experience more frustrating. However, Eiden stood out and was the best employee there. He genuinely did everything he could to help and made the stay better despite the issues."

Gamboa Hotels, Rio de Janeiro

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Our top choices for Gamboa hotels

Gamboa Rio Hotel

Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão

Linx Galeão by Wish

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Matiz Multi Suítes

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

H Niteroi Hotel

Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Arena Copacabana Hotel

PortoBay Rio de Janeiro

Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Ritz Hotel Leblon

Ipanema Inn

Sol Ipanema Hotel

Saionara Hotel

Our guide on where to stay in Gamboa

Copacabana

Ipanema

Barra da Tijuca

Leblon

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

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