Gavea Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

A coastal city with a bay, mountains, and a sunset.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a prominent mountain, a bridge, and a clear sky.
A person paragliding near a mountain with lush greenery.
A densely packed hillside cityscape with a prominent white building in the foreground.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent beach, a large mountain, and a distinctive skyscraper.

Stay near popular Gavea attractions

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.
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Things to do

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

฿1,325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

฿2,029
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden
Walking Tour Through the Treasures of Historic Rio de Janeiro

Walking Tour Through the Treasures of Historic Rio de Janeiro

฿1,057
per adult
Walking Tour Through the Treasures of Historic Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer

Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

฿1,519
per adult
Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket

Rio: Maracanã Stadium Entrance Ticket

฿794
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Entrance Ticket
Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes

Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes

฿827
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes
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Top hotels in Gavea

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 ฿8,297 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿8,297
฿10,113 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Underwhelming experience. Staff in general were unpleasant, unfriendly and looked bothered to serve you especially during breakfast!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Hotel Atlântico Travel

Hotel Atlântico Travel

4 out of 5
Rua Barata Ribeiro nº 544, Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿1,715 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿1,715
฿1,890 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,455 reviews)
"the location is ok accessible to restaurants groceries public transportation the hotel is dirty bathrooms dirty towels dirty no toiletries provided buffet normal only 2 staff at the reception who are helpful the guy with the curly hair on evening shift other than those 2 they are all rude"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hotel Atlântico Travel
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

5 out of 5
Av. Niemeyer, 769 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
The price is ฿5,801 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿5,801
฿6,091 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,354 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

4 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica 3264 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿6,480 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,480
฿7,452 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,342 reviews)
"amazing location, great staff"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

5 out of 5
Avenida Atlântica, 4240 - Copacabana Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿14,428 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿14,428
฿16,593 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. ...
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
JANEIRO Hotel

JANEIRO Hotel

5 out of 5
Avenida Delfim Moreira, 696 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ฿17,094 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿17,094
฿19,658 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (347 reviews)
"El hotel es maravilloso ! La atención inmejorable , los desayunos deliciosos, la ubicación perfecta . Súper recomendado !"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

JANEIRO Hotel
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Where to stay in Gavea

Find the best Gavea areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, water reflections, and a hill in the background.

Copacabana

Copacabana Beach and Rua Barata Ribeiro 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.

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

Ipanema

Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.

A beach with people, umbrellas, and a large mountain in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

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.

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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