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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Fundição Progresso

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Poolside bar
Poolside bar
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Courtyard
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014
  • Arcos da Lapa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Maracanã Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 242 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Collection Superior Preservado

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 339 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartamento **

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 242 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Collection Superior Premium

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Collection Superior Preservado **

  • 339 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Collection Suíte Junior | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Collection Suíte Junior

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Apartment

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Collection Apartamento Preservado | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Collection Apartamento Preservado

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Rio de Janeiro Centro hotel, you'll find Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. Also, AquaRio is within 3 miles (5 km) and Maracanã Stadium is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Flamengo Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Maracanã Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
  • Francisco Muratori Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Vila Galé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dom Cavalcanti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬1 min walk
  • Bar do Vila Galé
  • ‪Bar Peixe & Cia - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5-star luxury hotel near Fundição Progresso
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business center on site. A fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 292 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 624 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers 292 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (BRL 33 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 14 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Covered self parking fee: BRL 33 per day
  • Service fee: 10 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 14 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro
Vila Gale Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro to the airport?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is 2 mi (8-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 Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro on Jul 6, 2025 start from $76.17, 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 Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro.

How close is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro to the beach?

This hotel is 5.4 mi (14-min drive) from Copacabana Beach and 7.7 mi (22-min drive) from Ipanema Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offer free breakfast?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for BRL 33 per day.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a pool?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro features an outdoor pool.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and light fare.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is 0.7 mi away from Rio de Janeiro.

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

its nice

Lovely hotel in a run down area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked for 4 nights. Ended up staying for 9. Big thanks to Everton and Manu for being so helpful at check-in. My favourite place in Rio. I’ll be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having spent the last month travelling through South America with terrible weather following me wherever I went, I couldn’t wait to get to Rio and spend a few days just laying by the pool. As arrived at Vila Galé and was about to check in I suddenly realised that I’d left my rucksack in the back of the cab from the airport. Luckily Everton, who speaks flawless English, was on the front desk and immediately took charge. He managed to contact the cab driver who 10 minutes later appeared in the lobby with my missing bag. I then realised that I’d booked the wrong room but this was soon rectified by Muna who managed to sort of all out and place me in the room I’d wanted. The staff are uniformly helpful, the breakfast buffet is plentiful, the pool is an oasis on the middle of Lapa. My favourite place in Rio. This was my 4th stay. I’ll be back for a 5th soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Andre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C'est vraiment un bel hotel dans un vieux quatier de Rio
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Vila Gale in the Lapa district of Rio is a great hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent and there is a large swimming pool and sunbathing area. Lapa is close to the Sambadrome during Carnival season, but the area is rundown and there are many rough sleepers on the streets. However, we did not experience any issues and loved all the faded splendour of the old buildings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhan Carlos Ismael

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed from February 22nd to March 1st, and let me tell you, it was an incredible experience! The location is simply amazing, and the area is buzzing with energy. If you’re a party animal who loves being close to the action, Lapa is the perfect place for you. The hotel staff is absolutely fantastic - they’re friendly, helpful, and go the extra mile to make sure you have a great time. The rooms are spotless, and the cleaning ladies are incredibly friendly. I had an amazing time here, and there were no issues at all. Oh, and our flight was at night, so they were so kind to let us shower at the spa shower before our flight. It was a lovely touch!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
A nice hotel and room (which was quiet) and good breakfast. Terrible staff though. Unfriendly and even hostile, with 1 exception, although at check in he didn't explain all the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jia

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alvaro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my Wife had a great experience Todu fue excelente . the place , beautiful Comida de lA Mañana Great . Staff excelente you can never believe the property inside the City and safe next to everything near only use uber is better and cheap . only i real did not like is some guest never tip and i am American we Tip were greatfull the employees deserve it . obrigado por tudo keep up the great work
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Likes: great room size. Very quiet at night. Good block out curtains. Fast room service. Dislikes: breakfast service chaotic…kept running out of plates, cereal bowls, paper napkins (cocktail napkins instead), slow replenishment of food and slow staff. Guests unable to borrow iron and board. Only hotel ironing service available. Very limited bathroom toiletries.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Great hotel.

Great hotel in a good area near the cruise terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene spot for relaxation. Large pool long enough for me to swim laps. Spacious room with almost no street noise disturbance. Staff very attentive and kind, especially Guilherme and Vladimir at reception. Extensive breakfast selection with certain items cooked to your order.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It doesn’t feel like a 4.5 star hotel. The staff didn’t even bother to help with luggage or to say good morning. You get charged the water in the room. Most hotels give that for free. The pool didn’t seem all that clean either. It is located at a good spot since you have everything close by. Just be careful walking at night. It may not be safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a pleasant enough hotel in a very run down area of Rio. The hotel has seen better days. It uses Brazilian plugs but they have no adapters to lend or buy. The meal service is sketchy. Okay for a very short stay if you do not mind being a prisoner in the hotel at night. I stayed in a what was supposed to be a heritage room but most of the nice features had been stripped out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the breakfast and pool at this property. The neighborhood unfortunately has alot of homeless people on the streets and garbage but is good if you love music as the Lapa area has many music bars and restaurants. The staff is nice but they do not have too much knowledge about recommendations for swimable beaches and family activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was fine but not the street
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024