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Gamboa Rio Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Valongo Wharf

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Reception hall
Apartamento Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Quarto Familia | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Rua Alexandre Mackenzie, 122, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20221-410
  • Museum of Tomorrow
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Maracanã Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartamento Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Apartamento Standard

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartamento Superior | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Apartamento Superior

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartamento Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Apartamento Standard

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quarto Familia | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quarto Familia

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Apartamento Superior

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quarto Familia | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quarto Familia

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 2 Twin Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quadruple Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bed(s)

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bed(s)

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bed(s)

About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Porto Maravilha hotel, you'll find Valongo Wharf and Pedra do Sal. Also, Saara Rio is within half a mile (1 km) and AquaRio is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum of Tomorrow - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Municipal Theater - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Maracanã Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Presidente Vargas Station - 6 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante 177 Self Service - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boteco's Rios - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terra Firme Lanches, Sucos e Muito Mais - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Verdinho - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maravilha da Praça - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gamboa Rio Hotel

3-star hotel near Valongo Wharf
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Gamboa Rio Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Rio de Janeiro hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gamboa Rio Hotel offers 52 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (BRL 46 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (BRL 46 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: BRL 46 for adults and BRL 46 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BRL 46 for adults and BRL 46 for children
  • Self parking fee: BRL 46 per night
  • Extended parking fee: BRL 46 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gamboa Rio Hotel to the airport?

Gamboa Rio Hotel is 3.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gamboa Rio Hotel?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gamboa Rio Hotel on Jun 9, 2025 start from $39.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gamboa Rio Hotel.

How close is Gamboa Rio Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6.5 mi (22-min drive) from Copacabana Beach and 9 mi (31-min drive) from Ipanema Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gamboa Rio Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of BRL 46 for adults and BRL 46 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Gamboa Rio Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gamboa Rio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Gamboa Rio Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for BRL 46 per night. Extended parking is available for BRL 46 per night.

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel have a pool?

Gamboa Rio Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gamboa Rio Hotel to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

Gamboa Rio Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Rio de Janeiro.

Gamboa Rio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 352 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very busy urban area with people staying up late and partying. The interior of room seems dark dark choice of tiles and paint.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iraerson Pusceddu Aguiar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel

The hotel itself is fairly good. The location doesn't look nice at all. I do feel sorry for them. It is not a dangerous area, but it looks really bad
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jon C, SLC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very dated

8/10 Good

Foodhoover, Banchory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A friendly place in a lively neighbourhood

So the taxi driver says "Are you sure this is the place?", as most Cariocas would not choose Gamboa as a base. Yes the surroundings are interesting, and the walk to and from Centro de Brasil can seem daunting, but it is no worse than many parts of many British or European cities and definitely better than several US cities I have visited. The staff are unfailingly helpful, the rooms clean but basic, the air con set at 17°C was a bit ott, and the breakfast buffet excellent, room service was basic but fine, again suiting the price point. This hotels' usp is its location, 10 mins walk to the museum of modern art and the spectacular museum of tomorrow, a 7 min walk to Presidente Vargas metro, the same to Centro de Brasil for the supervia, good local supermarket and fruit shop, as well as the usual chaos of street vendors, yes the area is a bit run down, and try to avoid rooms ending in 16 to 19 as they will be noisier as the busses back up in the peak times. Noise is relative, the lively nature of the area means there is always sound, be it music or traffic. I look forward to going back. PS this area is safer than most of the tourist areas, my bag snatch was in Lapa, in Gamboa, tourists are too rare to attract the rio ratboys!

6/10 Okay

Carroll, Rosedale MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not convenient hotel to beaches and other events

it was ok. Too far from the events that I was interested in.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WiFi is terrible No English Speaking Staff Rooms are very old Environment is extremely noisy and not a very safe.

6/10 Okay

stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Affordable

Hotel is clean and basic, no surprises. HOWEVER, not a good area at all!. Word to the wise, if you're a single traveler, don't speak the language and don't know your way around, this is not the place for you. Inside the hotel is safe, has a restaurant for food etc. but DO NOT go out in that neighborhood at night. Call a taxi to pick you up at the front door and make them drop you off there! If you don't speak the language you're going to have problems.

4/10 Poor

Nigel, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not bad for price, safe, quiet not much to do

It was good reception nice but rooms quite old and air conditioning very loud and makes it hard to sleep at night. Wasn't that strong either and has old 1950s feel with hot tub next to bed. Nice quiet hotel not much around but museums but not as busy as copacobana. Quite safe too and can walk to harbour 15 mins. Ok but down is loud aircon

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great staff.

Great staff. Rough neighborhood

10/10 Excellent

doru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

narelle, mooloolaba Australia.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel in good position

Hotel was clean, wonderful hot water. Great location close to Metro, buses, places of interest. Very friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast included.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is good, the room is clean, the staff is very nice, but they don't speak English.

8/10 Good

Amanda, Salford, Manchester - UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in centro...

Nice hotel in Rio, Centro. Shops nearby and buses going to Copacabana, etc. Food in restaurant was decent, but I didn't understand the breakfast (maybe a Brazilian thing). Rooms are very clean and tidy. Staff very helpful, and a problem I had with wifi was solved very quickly. Nobody speaks English, which didn't bother me too much as I can speak Spanish and they were happy to communicate with me in Spanish. Overall I was very happy I chose this hotel and I would stay here again. The only downside to the hotel was the exchange rate, which was @ 3.40R to £1. Normally its around 4.70R to £1. DO NOT EXCHANGE MONEY AT HOTEL.

6/10 Okay

Abdu

Disliked: Staff & service

Okay hotel, scary neighborhood

I only stayed here for one night. Arrived in the evening and left early morning. While the hotel itself is okay from a value for money point of view, the neighbourhood is very scary and seems a bit daunting. Also, a friend of mine wanted to come over and they did not allow him in, as they said I've booked a single and that they would charge for a double if someone even visits me for an hour or so ... that's the most nonsensical thing I've heard in all my travelling.

6/10 Okay

Francois, French Citizen

Lost two days paid with no refund

Revervation was for 4 nights. Flight was delayed 2 days. Expedia called three times and was not able to have the four days that were paid in advance extended even though hotel showed ailabiity. So two days were lost with no refund leaving 70 yr old blind traveler to find another hotel. Very inhospitable.

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Eddie , So

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money

Everything was great except the seedy streets in the vicinity.

6/10 Okay

christopher, Los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not sure what to think...

Neighborhood is a little intimidating after dark. Is this a former "hourly" hotel?

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible neighborhood

Scary neighborhood, the staff doesn't speak english. Which was fine by me. I'm fluent in Portuguese but I was tired of translating for them. The bed was terrible, had holes in it. The room was great other then the bed. Had a sauna, great shower. It is pretty close to a metro so that wasn't too bad either.

6/10 Okay

Bernadette, Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The real Rio in Brazil

Worked well for the World Cup, when the town was booked out. Helpful staff,fresh fruit for breakfast, eggs cooked as you liked,interesting folk staying at Gamboa. Great walking distance to Lapa, St.Teresa,and Bota Foga when feeling fit and in daylight. However, sadly we had to really think about moving around at night! Mugged on the first night walking home from Lapa. We found taking a taxi essential after dark. Quite noisy, little insulation, people showering above our room and early start cleaning staff engaging in conversation were not toned down or reduced by room quality!!!! Real life. Again the Thursday,Friday, Saturday & Sunday night neighborhood parties in the street outside the hotel were all go, however the noise was part of the experience. Don't expect quiet nights. Real life. EXCELLENT Carioca Gamboa Club nearby - inside architecture made it a great choice and Hotel manager walked us there. Don't walk home alone. EXCELLENT restaurant experience across the road from Gamboa. Got to know your favourite 'tipple' and had it ready on arrival. EXCELLENT location to get to know the real people of Rio and their way of life away from the 'shopfront' of Copacabana and Ipanema.

4/10 Poor

Roger, Huntington Beach

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok, But Need To Modernize

Stayed here July 2014, so no one speaks or even wants to speak in foreign languages to assist their multi-cultural clientele. The hotel lacks creature comforts and it's wifi and technology is 1990s at best. Very had working cleaners and cooks, just the front end staff that should improve. It is as in a very dodgy or dicey part of Downtown, but close to Metro at Presidente Vargas.

10/10 Excellent

Michael K, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Centrally Located in Good Area

My stay at gamboa rio hotel was great. The hotel was very centrally located and the staff upgraded me to a room with a sauna and jacuzi at a very good rate from hotels.com. I was in Brazil for the world cup and spent 5 nights in Rio and my stay at the hotel was a 10 minute metro ride to the center of the city copacabana/ipanema beach areas. The staff is great and i would reccommend this hotel its very affordable.

6/10 Okay

Dick, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent Hotel In Ghetto

The staff's reluctance to converse in anything but Portuguese is a constant cause for frustration with Spanish and English speaking customers. Goodness knows what that stuff they put out for breakfast is also.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice Hotel in a not so nice neighborhood

The hotel staff is nice and friendly. The rooms are clean but the neighborhood is dirty and far from any attraction. It is in the market area.