Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Meeting facility
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014
  • Place, Circo Voador
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcos da Lapa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fundição Progresso
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Collection Suíte Junior

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

Collection Superior Preservado

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 339 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment

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

Apartamento **

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 242 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Collection Superior Preservado **

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 339 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Collection Superior Premium

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Collection Apartamento Preservado

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Apartment

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. This 4.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 292 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Circo Voador - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arcos da Lapa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fundição Progresso - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Flamengo Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 15 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Dario Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espaço Multifoco Bistrô - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Bocca Bar & Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clube dos Democráticos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Guests of Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Self parking is offered for BRL 33 per day. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, minibars, and safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

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Property amenities

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 self parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Inevitavel
  • Versatil

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (6,717 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

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

More

  • 18 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • 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 complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

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.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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

What's there to do close to Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

This hotel is situated in Rio de Janeiro Centro within a 10-minute walk of Arcos da Lapa, Selarón Steps, and Fundição Progresso. You'll also find Maracanã Stadium and Flamengo Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, covered parking is offered for BRL 33 per day.

Is a spa located at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include couples treatments and massages.

Are there luxury amenities available at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and a poolside bar at this hotel.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro include a casino?

No, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro though service animals are welcome.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

The closest major airport to Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), which is 2 mi away (8 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), which is located 11.5 mi away (18-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro.

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jogeir Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very good.very happy with my stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deimantas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, pool, breakfast were good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great facilities in hotel. Area around hotel is a bit scruffy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Excellent staff. The only thing i didn't feel comfortable in the area around the hotel.didnt feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. This was my second stay in 10 months. My only criticism was check-in. There were 4 people ahead of me and it took almost a half hour to get to me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the immediate surrounding area isn't suitable for walking + exploration, the hotel itself is an oasis that is such incredible value for money - we ate at the on-site restaurant for three dinners! The massages we received were fantastic also. We'd definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff.very clean good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, wonderful staff and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely hotel

Good service, lovely rooms, great restaurant and pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice room, nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bar had a good options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grat location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful breakfast. Pool and surrounds are enjoyable. Restaurants serving delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautifully manicured.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the middle of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It appears that they are refurbishing the rooms. Differently from my last stay, they did not attempt to charge me extra fees on anything. Good bfast and nice bed/ pillows! Good stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel in the more local part of the city allowed for a more chill and authentic feel in Lapa. Plently of food, bars, and nighlife options were available next to the hotel. Staff was attentive and very helpful along with a beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

São Paulo

Awesome hotel that is centrally located for exploring the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed my stay at Vila Galé! The staff were excellent from check in to check out, the property itself is beautiful in an old, but updated colonial property. I stayed in one of the apartments right beside the pool and terrace, and even while you were situated with a walkway outside the room, I felt safe and comfortable enough to open the windows wide and take a nap or do whatever within the room. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to explore the beautiful Rio de Janeiro!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brooks

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You may save money staying here instead of the beach, but you’ll quickly find of why once you arrive. My friends had broken AC and ants in their room requiring them to move units multiple times throughout our trip and if you want a drink by the pool you will wait your whole trip to get even the simplest of orders. And to the latter it’s not about being more patient or them being understaffed, it’s literally just poor service.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We made a good choice in selecting this hotel. The surrounding area may be a bit sketchy, but the hotel facility and great English speaking staff made this hotel selection a great find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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