Gamboa Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

Gamboa

Popular places to visit

Copacabana Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Copacabana Beach

4.5/5(132 reviews)

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play.

Copacabana Beach
Ipanema Beach showing a sandy beach and mountains as well as a large group of people

Ipanema Beach

4.5/5(71 reviews)

Join Brazil’s rich and famous for a day at Rio’s most stylish beach.

Ipanema Beach
Corcovado which includes religious aspects, a sunset and a statue or sculpture

Christ the Redeemer

4.5/5(93 reviews)

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Christ the Redeemer
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

3.5/5(8 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Flamengo Beach

Flamengo Beach

4/5(23 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Flamengo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.

Flamengo Beach
Sugar Loaf Mountain which includes mountains and a sunset

Sugar Loaf Mountain

4.5/5(92 reviews)

For a breathtaking blend of cityscapes, rainforest vistas and beautiful beach views, take a trip to Rio’s sweetest attraction.

Sugar Loaf Mountain

Top hotels in Gamboa

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ₹19,353 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
₹19,353
₹23,756 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff, beautiful view"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Windsor Oceanico
Windsor Oceanico
4 out of 5
Rua Martinho de Mesquita 129, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ₹7,336 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
₹7,336
₹8,473 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Everyone is very friendly. I’d say make sure you know basic Portuguese, as communication is difficult outside from reception. It was very close to the beach, they provided beach towels so it was really nice to have that."

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025

Windsor Oceanico
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlântico Prime
4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ₹3,352 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹3,352
₹3,520 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,122 reviews)
"Amazing staff, room clean and comfortable. I stayed for 5 days and the breakfast was exactly the same"

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹46,903 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
₹46,903
₹54,370 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Iconic property with exceptional service
"Delightful historic hotel with exceptional service. Eduardo, our bellman, in particular, continually went above and beyond."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 1020, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ₹19,669 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
₹19,669
₹22,915 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff so very friendly"

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 3668 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is ₹16,706 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹16,706
₹19,295 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,089 reviews)
"Great location - felt safe walking around and the staff are excellent and are always willing to help and look out for you! Unfortunately my room wasn't great... I seemed to be next to/underneath a work room so from around 6am until midnight there was regular noise of what sounding like furniture ..."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
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Other neighbourhoods around Gamboa

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Centro

4/5(19 area reviews)

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

Rio de Janeiro Centro
Lapa which includes a city and street scenes

Lapa

You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa.

Lapa
Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

4/5(5 area reviews)

Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city.

Santa Teresa
Museum of Modern Art showing interior views

Glória

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Glória
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Catete

You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city.

Catete
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Laranjeiras

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its monuments and parks, Laranjeiras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Tijuca National Park and Guinle Park, and jump on the metro at Funicular RioArte Tram Station to get around the city.

Laranjeiras

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