Gavea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Shopping de Gavea
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Shopping de Gavea during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy the student vibe at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro as part of your travels around Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Clínica São Vicente
If Clínica São Vicente is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rio de Janeiro.
Parque da Cidade
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Parque da Cidade, a lovely green space in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Planetário
Find out about the history of Rio de Janeiro when you take a trip to Planetário. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Museu Histórico da Cidade
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museu Histórico da Cidade during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Activities
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes
Little Africa - Walking tour from the passed to the future
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
Our pick of the best Gavea Hotel Deals
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Ocean view was amazing, could have more outside tables for breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Arpoador
Excellent friendly staff. Free bike rental. Great breakfast options and good food. Nice pool and view point over Ipanema beach. Nice clean rooms
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Great place to stay, friendly staff, cleanliness is great.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Rio Othon Palace
bad service, no intention to help, expedia offered me a room that was not suitable for the people traveling (1 bed for 3 people), extra charges unknown undisclosed something about state taxes 72 BRLs a day. The only thing that worked was the location
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Horrible breakfast !!! Just the basic stuff. No jellies, no natural juices, no cakes or flan, no cheese bread etc etc . Zero star for breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
People seemed cool. I stayed to myself. I had my privacy.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gavea
Leblon
Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Rua Dias Ferreira 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.
Lagoa
Travellers like the art galleries in Lagoa, and CASV Visa Applicant Service Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ipanema
Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Rua Farme de Amoedo and Posto 9. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.
Copacabana
Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.
Tijuca
Tijuca is well liked for its mountain views and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around.
São Conrado
Discover São Conrado, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in São Conrado include Sao Conrado Beach and Pedra da Gavea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at São Conrado Station.
