Gamboa Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Stay near popular Gamboa attractions
Things to do
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Walking Tour Through the Treasures of Historic Rio de Janeiro
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden
Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket
Maracana Stadium: Behind the Scenes
Top hotels in Gamboa
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Miramar by Windsor Copacabana
"This place was beautiful, and the staff was beautiful from the time I arrived. It does have an outdoor pool up on the 16th floor that I didn’t get to try, but it looks wonderful and there’s a gorgeous view from up there, especially if you check it out at night time and my room was really nice, it ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Hotel Atlântico Travel
"Hotel aparentemente renovado, mas sujo e muito mal cuidado. Ficamos hospedadas por duas noites. As instalações parecem ter sido renovadas nos últimos anos, porém o hotel está sujo, mal cuidado e precisando de manutenção. O banheiro estava sujo, com mofo e rejuntes encardidos. O quarto também não ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL
"This could easily be over five stars hotel. The lobby is huge and beautiful. The pool is great. The location is amazing very quiet and very nice if you don’t want all the Copacabana and other beaches crowd. The spectacular view from the rooms that’s facing the ocean and the restaurant at level 30 ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
"Staff- Great Place - clean Security - great Beach chairs and towels specific for Fairmont - free This hotel has it all. Impressed. Definitely, recommend it."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Gamboa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
