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 Samba City while you're in the neighbourhood. 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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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

Richard

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a large building with a dome in the background.

2. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.5 km from Gamboa

Ariel

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A rooftop pool area with glass railings, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

3. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

1.6 km from Gamboa

Mary

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the water and mountains.

4. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.5 km from Gamboa

Marcos

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

5. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.8 km from Gamboa

Edimar T

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A buffet with various food items including bread, pastries, and sandwiches.

6. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.7 km from Gamboa

megillo

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.

7. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Kenneth

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a prominent building with a purple-lit facade.

8. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa, 2.2 km from Gamboa

agin

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

9. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.7 km from Gamboa

Brayan Axel

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with various baked goods and pastries.

10. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.8 km from Gamboa

Thiago

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building facade with a storefront labeled "ART LAPA" at number 200.

11. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa, 2.4 km from Gamboa

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A historic building with a central courtyard, arched doorways, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

12. Windsor Florida Hotel

Flamengo, 4 km from Gamboa

Helen

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and an elevator.

13. Saionara Hotel

3.1 km from Gamboa

Lars

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern lobby with a staircase, red chairs, and a large red pillar.

14. Arosa Rio Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.2 km from Gamboa

roderick

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a milk dispenser.

15. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Onsby

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop pool with a water feature, surrounded by potted plants and illuminated by ambient lighting.

16. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Dorota

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern restaurant interior with a high ceiling, a mountain mural, and a staircase.

17. Rede Andrade Lapa

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.4 km from Gamboa

Georgina J

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large abstract painting, a sectional sofa, and a decorative floor pattern.

18. Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Catete, 4.2 km from Gamboa

MARCIA

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a buffet.

19. Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão

10.5 km from Gamboa

Julie

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating areas.

20. Linx Galeão by Wish

9.7 km from Gamboa

John

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Where to stay in Gamboa

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Copacabana

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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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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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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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