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 Backstage of Unidos da Tijuca Carnival while you're in the neighbourhood. Valongo Wharf, Centro Cultural Ação da Cidadania and Pedra do Sal are just a few of the places to visit in and around Gamboa. When you're sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Samba City and Espaco Cultural Heloneida Studart 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.

Gamboa Hotels: Cheap Accommodation in Gamboa

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Our top choices for Gamboa hotels

Gamboa Rio Hotel

Gamboa

Iraerson Pusceddu Aguiar

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Brazilian cuisine

Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão

10.5 km from Gamboa

Inderjit

includes taxes & fees

25 Apr - 26 Apr

2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Barra da Tijuca, 22.7 km from Gamboa

Paulo

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Linx Galeão by Wish

9.7 km from Gamboa

Arnold

includes taxes & fees

25 Apr - 26 Apr

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

Copacabana, 9.8 km from Gamboa

Abnerline

includes taxes & fees

17 May - 18 May

Arena Leme Hotel

Leme, 8.1 km from Gamboa

Berlyn Dahiana Familia

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

São Conrado, 13.5 km from Gamboa

Cecily

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Matiz Multi Suítes

15.1 km from Gamboa

Jefferson

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Sol Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema, 10.4 km from Gamboa

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema, 10.5 km from Gamboa

Dorian

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

Rio Othon Palace

Copacabana, 9.4 km from Gamboa

Michael

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

PortoBay Rio de Janeiro

Copacabana, 8.2 km from Gamboa

Gavin

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Ipanema Inn

Ipanema, 10.4 km from Gamboa

Jamonte

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

H Niteroi Hotel

7.1 km from Gamboa

Andre

includes taxes & fees

7 May - 8 May

Pestana Rio Atlantica

Copacabana, 9.1 km from Gamboa

Andrea

includes taxes & fees

19 May - 20 May

Arena Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana, 8.5 km from Gamboa

Armando

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Constance

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel

8.8 km from Gamboa

Marcus

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Orla Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana, 10.2 km from Gamboa

Petar

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Windsor Marapendi

Barra da Tijuca, 20.9 km from Gamboa

Rayane Francielle

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

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Our guide on where to stay in Gamboa

Find the best Gamboa areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gamboa

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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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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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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Botafogo

Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.

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Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

Rio Othon Palace

6/10 Okay

"The rooftop pool had wonderful views but minimal seating. The breakfast buffet was good with plenty of choices. The hotel overall definitely needs an upgrade. The first room assigned to us had mildew (mold) on the pictures and curtains. The carpet was stained. We got another room with vinyl flooring instead of carpeting and it had been painted however the walls were dusty and dirty. Great location and good staff."