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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5 star property
A peaceful urban retreat in Rio de Janeiro where travelers can relax poolside or book spa treatments after exploring the vibrant city

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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers a tranquil escape near Arcos da Lapa. Guests can relax in the garden, swim in the outdoor pool, or schedule spa treatments. Two restaurants serve international cuisine, while free WiFi and multilingual staff enhance the stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥14,595
￥15,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21

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Collection Suíte Junior

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Collection Superior Preservado

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Apartamento **

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Collection Superior Preservado **

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Collection Superior Premium

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Collection Apartamento Preservado | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Collection Apartamento Preservado

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Executive Apartment

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Shopping Tijuca, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Flamengo Beach and Copacabana Beach. Check out an event or a game at Maracanã Stadium, and consider making time for AquaRio, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Rio de Janeiro travel guide
Map
20230-014, RJ, Rio de Janeiro, Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa

What's nearby

  • These guys were just practicing on a weeknight....apparently a bunch of samba musicians (and crowds) come on weekend nights
    Arcos da Lapa
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Awesome show
    Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Circo Voador
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fundição Progresso
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station
    2 min drive
  • Francisco Muratori Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Bocca Bar & Trattoria
    3 min walk
  • Espaço Multifoco Bistrô
    4 min walk
  • Dario Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Vila Galé
    2 min walk
  • Restaurante Dalapa
    1 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Luxury hotel near Arcos da Lapa
Located close to Fundição Progresso and AquaRio, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), a ballroom, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 292 individually decorated rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (BRL 33 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Inevitavel
  • Versatil

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (6,717 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 18 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 14 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: BRL 33 per day
  • Service fee: 10 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro
Vila Gale Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro on Mar 20, 2026 start from ￥14,595, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for BRL 33 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro located?

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. AquaRio and Maracanã Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Portinha Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the immediate surrounding area isn't suitable for walking + exploration, the hotel itself is an oasis that is such incredible value for money - we ate at the on-site restaurant for three dinners! The massages we received were fantastic also. We'd definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff.very clean good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed my stay at Vila Galé! The staff were excellent from check in to check out, the property itself is beautiful in an old, but updated colonial property. I stayed in one of the apartments right beside the pool and terrace, and even while you were situated with a walkway outside the room, I felt safe and comfortable enough to open the windows wide and take a nap or do whatever within the room. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to explore the beautiful Rio de Janeiro!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful breakfast. Pool and surrounds are enjoyable. Restaurants serving delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel, wonderful staff and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grat location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Good service, lovely rooms, great restaurant and pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice room, nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I found the hotel clean and well located close to the airport. I was surprised there was no bell man to assist with the luggage despite being at a 5 star hotel. This could be added. In addition, I was not able to order room service despite calling several times- no one answered. I very much appreciated the late check out and the front desk staff was great. Overall a a wonderful stay but a few things could be improved upon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata Andiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The architecture is wonderful, very attentive staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay.

The staff was helpful and always had a member who could speak English. Food was great. The room, common areas and grounds were always well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

The breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked for 4 nights. Ended up staying for 9. Big thanks to Everton and Manu for being so helpful at check-in. My favourite place in Rio. I’ll be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene spot for relaxation. Large pool long enough for me to swim laps. Spacious room with almost no street noise disturbance. Staff very attentive and kind, especially Guilherme and Vladimir at reception. Extensive breakfast selection with certain items cooked to your order.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Vila Gale in the Lapa district of Rio is a great hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent and there is a large swimming pool and sunbathing area. Lapa is close to the Sambadrome during Carnival season, but the area is rundown and there are many rough sleepers on the streets. However, we did not experience any issues and loved all the faded splendour of the old buildings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the breakfast and pool at this property. The neighborhood unfortunately has alot of homeless people on the streets and garbage but is good if you love music as the Lapa area has many music bars and restaurants. The staff is nice but they do not have too much knowledge about recommendations for swimable beaches and family activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel itself was great! Extremely helpful and nice staff. The location was however not the best. I didn’t feel safe walking around at night alone or even with my partner. A lot of homeless near by and a lot of people told me that theft is very high in that part of town.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my Wife had a great experience Todu fue excelente . the place , beautiful Comida de lA Mañana Great . Staff excelente you can never believe the property inside the City and safe next to everything near only use uber is better and cheap . only i real did not like is some guest never tip and i am American we Tip were greatfull the employees deserve it . obrigado por tudo keep up the great work
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhan Carlos Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed from February 22nd to March 1st, and let me tell you, it was an incredible experience! The location is simply amazing, and the area is buzzing with energy. If you’re a party animal who loves being close to the action, Lapa is the perfect place for you. The hotel staff is absolutely fantastic - they’re friendly, helpful, and go the extra mile to make sure you have a great time. The rooms are spotless, and the cleaning ladies are incredibly friendly. I had an amazing time here, and there were no issues at all. Oh, and our flight was at night, so they were so kind to let us shower at the spa shower before our flight. It was a lovely touch!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Likes: great room size. Very quiet at night. Good block out curtains. Fast room service. Dislikes: breakfast service chaotic…kept running out of plates, cereal bowls, paper napkins (cocktail napkins instead), slow replenishment of food and slow staff. Guests unable to borrow iron and board. Only hotel ironing service available. Very limited bathroom toiletries.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was just ok in my opinion. Breakfast was free but left a lot to be desired. Very clean and secure place but once you leave the premises you’re on your own and may see any and everything. But that’s all over Lapa. So if you’re faint of heart this may not be for you.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness
It doesn’t feel like a 4.5 star hotel. The staff didn’t even bother to help with luggage or to say good morning. You get charged the water in the room. Most hotels give that for free. The pool didn’t seem all that clean either. It is located at a good spot since you have everything close by. Just be careful walking at night. It may not be safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddaeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful. There is an older section that has great character and architecture. This is where we stayed. It was a very great experience. There is also a more modern part of the property with all the modern conveniences. Once inside the facility it is very clean, safe, and inviting. However, the area of the city is less desirable. Like most cities, there are areas less clean and less safe. This is the area of the city that this hotel is in. Plenty of trash and unsavory smells in the area around the hotel. If you are a little adventurous and cautious this is a wonderful hotel to stay in. Again, the hotel and staff met or exceeded everything we could want for our trip to Rio.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having spent the last month travelling through South America with terrible weather following me wherever I went, I couldn’t wait to get to Rio and spend a few days just laying by the pool. As arrived at Vila Galé and was about to check in I suddenly realised that I’d left my rucksack in the back of the cab from the airport. Luckily Everton, who speaks flawless English, was on the front desk and immediately took charge. He managed to contact the cab driver who 10 minutes later appeared in the lobby with my missing bag. I then realised that I’d booked the wrong room but this was soon rectified by Muna who managed to sort of all out and place me in the room I’d wanted. The staff are uniformly helpful, the breakfast buffet is plentiful, the pool is an oasis on the middle of Lapa. My favourite place in Rio. This was my 4th stay. I’ll be back for a 5th soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deimantas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, pool, breakfast were good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025