Gavea Travel Guide

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A coastal city with a bay, mountains, and a sunset.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a prominent mountain, a bridge, and a clear sky.
A person paragliding near a mountain with lush greenery.
A densely packed hillside cityscape with a prominent white building in the foreground.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent beach, a large mountain, and a distinctive skyscraper.

Stay near popular Gavea attractions

Shopping de Gavea

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Shopping de Gavea during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Activities

Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

NZ$126
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour
Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer

Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer

NZ$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour Admission & Transfer
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

NZ$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
Guanabara Bay view

Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro

NZ$20
per adult
Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight

NZ$509
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Hang Gliding Tandem Flight
Daylong Excursion to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

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

NZ$142
per adult
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Gavea Hotel Deals

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

5 out of 5
Avenida Atlântica, 4240 - Copacabana Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$860 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$860
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. From the moment I arrived, the service was excellent. The doormen were always so helpful getting me in and out of the car, which I really appreciated. The restaurant was excellent, and the service there was consistently attentive and ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

3 out of 5
Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$36 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$36
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and ...
6.4/10 (1,591 reviews)
"Everything it’s was good!!"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

4 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica 3264 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$432 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$432
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,401 reviews)
"Everything was great Breakfast was alright need better food and variety"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$57 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$57
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,411 reviews)
"This hotel was extremely disappointing, and the property was nothing like it was described or presented online. From the moment I entered the room, it was clear that cleanliness and maintenance were serious issues. The room was filthy, and I saw roaches during my stay. There was also visible mold, ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre

3 out of 5
Rua Riachuelo, 213 - Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$62 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$62
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,055 reviews)
"It’s a decent old hotel in a sketchy area. The grocery store across the street & restaurant in next door corners were very convenient. The safe in the room didn’t work, shower had good strong pressure and continuous HOT water. Shower was awesome. A/C was also great! Telephone didn’t work. TV had ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Monte Alegre
Hotel Atlântico Rio

Hotel Atlântico Rio

3.5 out of 5
Rua Xavier da Silveira, 112 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is NZ$100 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$100
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,388 reviews)
"Good location for transport, good breakfast. Asked for safe to be repair, never happened, tv and its channels are poor quality, elevator situation is bad."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hotel Atlântico Rio
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Our guide on where to stay in Gavea

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and beach.

Copacabana

Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.

A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

Ipanema

Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and mountains in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.

A plaza with a grand building featuring a golden eagle statue, surrounded by lush trees and people walking.

Rio de Janeiro Centro

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

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.

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