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Hotel Galicia

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
Superior Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rua Carlos de Carvalho 6 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-180
  • Place, Praca da Cruz Vermelha
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcos da Lapa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

  • 109 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

  • 125 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Triple Room

  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Standard) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (Standard)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 5 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (Superior)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 5 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro within a short walk of Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí, Hotel Galicia is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro. This 56-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Praca da Cruz Vermelha - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Arcos da Lapa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Saara Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Emporium - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beco da Noite - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar do Peixe II - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BR Mania - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zas Tras Gastronomia - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Galicia

Hotel with free breakfast, near Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Hotel Galicia features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, free newspapers, and a reception hall.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Minibars, laptop-compatible safes, and desks are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:30 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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 in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Galicia Rio De Janeiro
Hotel Galicia
Hotel Galicia Rio De Janeiro
Hotel Galicia Hotel
Hotel Galicia Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Galicia Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Galicia?

Hotel Galicia offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Hotel Galicia?

This hotel is situated in Rio de Janeiro Centro within a 10-minute walk of Praca da Cruz Vermelha and Saara Rio. You'll also find Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Maracanã Stadium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Galicia?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Galicia include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Galicia doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Galicia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Galicia?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Galicia?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Galicia feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Galicia serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Galicia allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Galicia though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Galicia have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Hotel Galicia?

The closest major airport to Hotel Galicia is Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), which is 3 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), which is located 10.9 mi away (17-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Galicia?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Galicia.

Hotel Galicia Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 495 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jose

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay but not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pedro

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My shower did not have any hot water. When i went to the front desk they said there was nothing they could do about it. My room also didnt have a blanket. The toilet also has a lot of issues

2/10 Terrible

Dimaima

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely TERRIBLE. They claim to have parking, but its only about 20 spots and the cars can't get in or out freely without playing puzzle and removing all cars that are blocking the ones in the front, garanteed parking was the only reason we chose this dump. DIRTY! The towels and sheets have stains, the floors are sticky, everything inside the rooms are falling apart, dirty or stained, and I mean everything. The location is terrifying, people defecate and urinate on the streets, the restaurants around the area have roaches, we did not feel safe (pay the extra money and stay elsewhere). The one positive is the breakfast, simple but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with group, Traveled with family

basico

Un poco incómoda e inseguro
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Más o menos

Hotel básico. Queda cerca de Lapa y las escaleras de Selaron. Le hace falta más manteniendo a las instalaciones y camas incomodas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good budget option near the airport

This hotel is pretty basic, but check in was easy and the wifi was good. It's good value for the money. The room was a bit small with no window. But the shower was hot. The service was good and the staff was nice. The free breakfast was very simple. The location is good for meeting an uber. There are a few restaurants on the street. There are 3 grocery stores a short walk from the hotel. The place is a bit run down but it's safe and pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking distance from the Escadaria Selaron, museums and other attractions in Central. Hotel is comfortable. P

8/10 Good

VINCENT, SYDNEY

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

CLOSE TO TRANSPORT AND SUPERMARKETS

NICE BIG ROOM BUT ONLY HOT SCRAMBED EGGS FOR BREAKFAST TWO OUT OF SIX DAYS AND VERY BITTER FRUIT JUICE EVERY MORNING.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing rooms, nice staff

Our room was poor - leaking toilet which flooded bathroom floor constantly Beds only covered with sheets, no blankets Door knobs fell off doors Noisy guests and thin walls (however this stay was during the World Cup) Intermittent hot water with showers, and for one day, no access to water via taps at as hotel was renovating therefore we couldn't have showers

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Cockroach infested hotel.

Worst hotel, motel or hostel that my wife & I have ever stayed in our lives. We have traveled much of the world from luxury hotels to hostels, and when we booked 4 months prior the World Cup final, this was the only hotel that was left on Expedia, so our expectations weren't high to begin with. The rooms were exactly as described, very basic with 4 single beds and no windows, very hostel-like. However, there's a certain standard of cleanliness that any hotel, motel or hostel should have. Not only did they not clean our room during our stay, but it was infested with cockroaches! When I told the hotel about it, they just laughed and gave me a can of Raid. The main problem was the bathroom, which had a weak and shaky toilet, and when flushed, water would come out of the bottom of the toilet and go into a drain in front of it, which is where the cockroaches came from. We had to use towels to block all those holes and gaps, and spray Raid to fumigate daily to come back to the hotel to several dead cockroaches every night. And to cap off this horrendous experience, I've come back home eaten alive by bed bugs. Again, our expectations for this hotel were low, as this hotel is more of a hostel, but the cleanliness & cockroach infestation made it the absolute worst hotel experience ever. Wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy.

4/10 Poor

Jesus, Washington DC

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

You get what you pay for...

Pros: -Big Bathroom -Nice Staff - Relative safe neighborhood (very close to a police station) - Metro station at walking distance (like a 10 min walk) -Very close to bars and restaurants (I think there's a few on the same block) -Very good atmosphere -The room was spacious -Mini bar prices were reasonable Cons: -Their WiFi tends to fail, it did get better towards the end of the visit though (maybe they fixed it) -Their cleaning crew was very small and sometimes they didn't get to clean our room (this I didn't care for, but I'm sure some of you might) -Their windows don't close shut and MOSQUITOS are a constant problem (specially at night) -They tried to over-charge me for the room, but changed their position when I produced a printed copy of my reservation with the price already listed this was cheap hotel and I know it, and to some extent, I was expecting some of the stuff I mentioned, however, what I did not expect was NO ONE THAT SPOKE ENGLISH (or at least made the attempt) Look I just think that if you are in the hotel business, this is a must. I also speak fluent spanish and they kind of understood what I would say, but still!!!!

2/10 Terrible

Concepcion, USA

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

Center

Very dirty, bathroom falling apart and had a foul smell.

2/10 Terrible

francis

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

8/10 Good

Kyle, Brooklyn, NY

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

a good middle ground

In the downtown/centro area, so not right on the beach, but 20 minute walk to the beach in the harbor and easy metro or cab ride to the Copacabana/Ipanema area at a much cheaper price than staying in those areas. The room was nothing fancy, but again, it was just fine considering the amount of money we saved versus a luxury hotel.

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl, New York

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

Will never stay here again.

1. The location of the hotel is terrible. It is not near any beaches and the stores around the hotel serve strange people. 2. The condition of the hotel is terrible. The rooms were very very small (it felt like prison cells), beds were far too soft, the toilet door could not be closed properly, toilet was too small, almost all of the walls had mold growing on them, there was no room service for the 3 nights that we were staying there. 3. The price of the hotel was costly for the things that we got.

8/10 Good

Kyle, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Solid option

The hotel is centrally located just off the downtown area, short walk to the metro and convenient for taxis to/from the airport, the beach, other neighborhoods and tourist attractions, etc. It was definitely not luxurious but got the job done and was definitely one of the cheapest options we could find during the world cup (less than $200 a night versus like $700 for hotels in Copacabana).

2/10 Terrible

Maria M, West Palm Beach, Fl

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

Poor conditions

Most of the staff was very attentive, friendly and helpful. Room conditions were the worst I have ever stayed in. There was actually a mushroom growing out of the corner in the bathroom because of the humidity. Old mattresses and a dirty bathroom stall that I took a shower with sandals being scared to step in there. Musky smell in the hallways. I am sure there was mold because my allergies sure were acting up. Location is sort of central. Lots of homeless living in the immediate streets.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

A run-of-the-mill hotel.

An outrageous price compared to the hotel accommodations. Tile the bathroom is broken and all around, In the furnished, shower towel - is be damp. Even so, he did cleaning is working hard to do the same hotel staff.

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Dina, Belleville, N.J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An exception

The staff here were very nice especially the tall bold headed African decent gentleman. When ever asked for a direction to a place, he can never go wrong. He was my best guide and he is honest. I wish the toilet was not almost against the wall and the toilet paper holder. Need some hooks in the bathroom to hang your clothing and towels and no construction noise at 8 p.m.. I believe it newly taken over by a new management and they are in the middle of repairing and renovating. It was an exceptional stay and not that bad of an area. Not too crowded a comfortably stay I may say. I'll go back to this place without hesitating. You have to be there only to sleep and when not, you should be out on a tour or shopping. A very tinny window and you can't see out.is not bad at all. Very cozy place, but not the top of the line.

4/10 Poor

thalia, san francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff but facility in bad condition

The hotel is in a good area with a lot of shops and restaurants around. Far from copa cabana beach but in the perfect area to get to lapa night clubs! The staff at the front desk were extremely friendly and very helpful! The staff cleaning the rooms were not so much. The facility is in bad conditions and rooms are very small. The towels seemed to be stained and so were sheets on the beds and even after the room had been cleaned.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Decent central location

Great, helpful staff. Facilities a little worse for wear, but had no problems.