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 D-Edge RIO while you're in the neighbourhood. Bar Dellas, Valongo Wharf and Centro Cultural Ação da Cidadania are just a few of the places to visit in and around Gamboa. When you're sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro, Sacadura 154 and The Home Rio 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.

The Best Hotels in Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Gamboa hotels

1. Gamboa Rio Hotel

Gamboa

Richard

₹3,662 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

2. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.5 km from Gamboa

Ariel

₹7,433 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

3. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

1.6 km from Gamboa

roderick

₹10,775 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

4. Downtown Santana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 1.7 km from Gamboa

Brayan Axel

₹2,874 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

5. Américas Granada Hotel

Lapa, 2.2 km from Gamboa

Isata

₹5,780 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

6. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.8 km from Gamboa

Thiago

₹5,283 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

7. Hotel Monte Alegre

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Onsby

₹3,557 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

8. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 3.5 km from Gamboa

roderick

₹10,616 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

9. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.8 km from Gamboa

William

₹7,019 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Casa Nova Hotel

Santa Teresa, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Kachi

₹5,506 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

11. Hotel Art Lapa

Lapa, 2.4 km from Gamboa

Ana Sofia

₹3,430 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

12. Windsor Asturias Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Larissa

₹8,307 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

13. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa

David

₹10,077 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

14. Arosa Rio Hotel

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.2 km from Gamboa

roderick

₹6,632 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

15. Hotel OK

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.5 km from Gamboa

Wagner

₹4,824 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

16. Saionara Hotel

3.1 km from Gamboa

Lars

₹6,052 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

17. Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

Rio de Janeiro Centro, 2.3 km from Gamboa

Raymond

₹5,527 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

18. ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America

8.4 km from Gamboa

GERISNALDO

₹4,399 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

19. B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte

9.6 km from Gamboa

HEBER

₹5,499 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

20. ibis Rio de Janeiro Shopping Nova America

8.4 km from Gamboa

Alex

₹6,961 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Where to stay in Gamboa

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

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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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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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Rio de Janeiro Centro

You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Municipal Theater is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Atlântico Rio

10/10 Excellent

"Staff need to be more friendly. Smile more.when customer approach to the counter."

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

8/10 Good

"It's a great hotel for the location. Near Cinelandia and Lapa, short ride to several businesses, consulates and Santos Dumont airport. Perfect view of the Sugar Loaf mountain from the rooftop by the pool. Staff was attentive and helped with what they could. However during my stay, the boiler broke down and there was no hot water for several hours into the night, so no hot shower that day. I also was shocked they didn't have a proper business center (with a "business " name and everything). TV only had local channels and awful signal, so couldn't even check/watch some of the World Cup. Wifi was a hit or miss, often only working in the lobby area. 2 elevators and one was under repairs, so 1 elevator for 19 floors, I was using the stairs often. Breakfast was excellent. If they fixed whatever wasn't working during my stay, it's a great hotel."

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Our top choices for Gamboa hotels

1. Gamboa Rio Hotel

2. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

3. Intercity Rio de Janeiro Porto Maravilha

4. Downtown Santana Hotel

5. Américas Granada Hotel

6. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

7. Hotel Monte Alegre

8. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

9. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

10. Casa Nova Hotel

11. Hotel Art Lapa

12. Windsor Asturias Hotel

13. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

14. Arosa Rio Hotel

15. Hotel OK

16. Saionara Hotel

17. Days Inn Rio de Janeiro, Lapa

18. ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America

19. B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte

20. ibis Rio de Janeiro Shopping Nova America

Where to stay in Gamboa

Copacabana

Ipanema

Barra da Tijuca

Botafogo

Rio de Janeiro Centro

Top Gamboa Hotel Reviews

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