What's it like in Gavea?

Gavea is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its university setting, festivals and temples. Are you looking for Gavea travel tips? Make sure that you visit Shopping de Gavea and Tijuca National Park while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in Gavea?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options in Gavea to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rio de Janeiro area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gavea, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Gavea.

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

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Tijuca National Park, Parque da Cidade and City Park. Shopping de Gavea and Jockey Club are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Ipanema Beach, Platforma Theatre and Estádio da Gávea are just a few of the places to visit in and around Gavea. While you're out sightseeing, Gávea Hippodrome and Museu do Meio Ambiente are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rio de Janeiro.

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Our top choices for Gavea hotels

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the pool, a hammock, and a glass wall.

1. Gávea | 1 quarto, vista Cristo, prédio com infra - por Casapē Rio

Gavea

Bernardo

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door.

2. Hotel Vermont Ipanema

Ipanema, 2.8 km from Gavea

anita

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A person pouring coffee into a cup on a balcony with a table, fruit, and a view of buildings.

3. Ipanema Inn

Ipanema, 2.4 km from Gavea

Roshani

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel with large windows displaying line drawings of people.

4. ibis Rio de Janeiro Botafogo

Botafogo, 5.1 km from Gavea

Yvel

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a large umbrella, overlooking a clear blue sea and distant island.

5. Arena Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema, 3.9 km from Gavea

Jackie

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A rooftop pool area with a view of mountains, lounge chairs, and a table with umbrellas.

6. Atlantis Copacabana Hotel

Ipanema, 3.9 km from Gavea

Sarojini Gertrude

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern building with a geometric facade, a glass entrance, and a bench outside.

7. Windsor Martinique Copacabana

Copacabana, 3.9 km from Gavea

jocelyn

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern bedroom with a bed, desk, and chairs.

8. Samba Bossa Nova Ipanema

Copacabana, 3.7 km from Gavea

Angel

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A rooftop pool with a view of the beach and ocean.

9. Arena Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana, 4.8 km from Gavea

Shontea

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a table with breakfast items.

10. Windsor Excelsior Copacabana

Copacabana, 5.1 km from Gavea

Catherine N

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A rooftop pool area with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

11. Hotel Astoria Palace

Copacabana, 5 km from Gavea

Jason

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A high-rise hotel with a pool overlooking a beach and a mountain.

12. Sol Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema, 2.8 km from Gavea

Rene

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

13. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 9.3 km from Gavea

Marcos

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A glass-bottomed infinity pool overlooking a beach with clear blue water and distant mountains.

14. Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

Copacabana, 4 km from Gavea

Solava

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs, a glass balustrade, and a city view.

15. Américas Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana, 4.1 km from Gavea

Denita

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A tall building with the sign "COPACABANA" at the bottom.

16. South American Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana, 3.7 km from Gavea

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rooftop pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by potted plants and a lounge chair.

17. B&B Hotels Rio Copacabana Posto 5

Copacabana, 3.9 km from Gavea

Alba

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A breakfast table with various dishes and a view of the sea through large windows.

18. Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

São Conrado, 3.8 km from Gavea

Janice

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A tall hotel building with a modern glass facade and the name "HOTEL MAR PALACE" displayed prominently.

19. Mar Palace Copacabana

Copacabana, 4.6 km from Gavea

LUIS

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An infinity pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

20. Windsor Leme Hotel

Leme, 6.2 km from Gavea

Ivanna

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Gávea \| 1 quarto, vista Cristo, prédio com infra - por Casapē Rio	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View
Ipanema Inn	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Vermont Ipanema	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,472 reviews	View
Atlantis Copacabana Hotel	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in Gavea

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and beach.

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

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

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

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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