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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, (397 reviews)
"Hell on earth"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥5,325
￥5,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
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 ￥11,490
￥13,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

3. 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, (906 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥12,558
￥14,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

4. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel! I will definitely stay there again. Clean, quiet, great restaurant!"
United States
Kenneth
The price is ￥14,928
￥15,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

5. 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, (1,503 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 ￥16,742
￥17,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
A staircase with marble steps, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

6. Downtown Santana Hotel

Downtown Santana Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.7 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (120 reviews)
"10/10"
Mexico
Brayan Axel
The price is ￥4,416
￥4,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Downtown Santana Hotel
The exterior of a hotel with a prominent 'ibis' sign, a glass entrance, and potted plants in front.

7. 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, (1,190 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Thiago
The price is ￥7,826
￥8,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

8. Casa Nova Hotel

Casa Nova Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing!"
Australia
Dorota
The price is ￥8,317
￥8,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Casa Nova Hotel
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a prominent building with a purple-lit facade.

9. 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 ￥7,690
￥8,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Américas Granada Hotel
A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large pillar.

10. 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, (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
megillo
The price is ￥11,490
￥12,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Novotel RJ Santos Dumont
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
roderick
The price is ￥9,724
￥10,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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, (1,181 reviews)
"Place was clean and convenient to location"
United States
Helen
The price is ￥13,607
￥15,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Windsor Florida Hotel
A hallway with patterned tiles, a staircase, and a framed painting on the wall.

13. Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre
3.0 star property
Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,123 reviews)
"A very good budget hotel. For the price was excellent. Would stay again."
United States
Onsby
The price is ￥5,032
￥5,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel Monte Alegre
A modern outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

14. Fluminense Hotel

Fluminense Hotel
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.3 km from Gamboa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (688 reviews)
"Excellent and comfortable stay."
Canada
Moises Akhnaton
The price is ￥9,843
￥10,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Fluminense Hotel
A hotel reception area with a curved counter, a staircase, and a decorative iron gate.

15. 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, (1,147 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 ￥9,608
￥10,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont
A grand lobby with marble walls and a chandelier.

16. Hotel OK

Hotel OK
3.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,223 reviews)
"I recommend, is very nice place to stay!"
United States
Wagner
The price is ￥7,200
￥7,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel OK
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and an elevator.

17. Saionara Hotel

Saionara Hotel
3.0 star property
3.1 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Have stayed here before. Nice hotel with free parking and good breakfast."
United States
Lars
The price is ￥7,894
￥8,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Saionara Hotel
A breakfast table with various dishes and a view of the sea through large windows.

18. Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
5.0 star property
São Conrado, 13.5 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,474 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Janice
The price is ￥28,101
￥29,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a small desk with a lamp, a television, and a wardrobe.

19. Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa
3.0 star property
Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.3 km from Gamboa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff and good hotel "
Canada
Aymeric
The price is ￥7,212
￥7,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa
The exterior of the Elegance Hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a prominent logo.

20. Elegance Praia Hotel

Elegance Praia Hotel
3.5 star property
Flamengo, 4.2 km from Gamboa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,095 reviews)
"Solid rooms for the price, good breakfast choices."
United States
Matjaz
The price is ￥8,874
￥9,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Elegance Praia Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Gamboa

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, three white vases, a brown chair, and a desk with a computer and a plant.
Gamboa Rio Hotel
3.0 star property
7.0
Good
397 reviews
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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.
Windsor Guanabara Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.
Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
906 reviews
View
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
4.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,012 reviews
View
A staircase with marble steps, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.
Downtown Santana Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
120 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families in Gamboa

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

Gamboa Rio Hotel

Gamboa Rio Hotel
3.0 star property
Porto Maravilha
7.0 out of 10, Good, (397)
The price is ￥5,325
￥5,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Gamboa Rio Hotel

Where to stay in Gamboa

Find the best Gamboa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and beach.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain peak, a beach, and dense urban buildings.

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.

Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

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Royal Rio Palace Hotel

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.
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 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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