This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Gavea, Rio de Janeiro. We have also included accommodation in apartments, boutique hotels, guest houses, chalets, villas, romantic hotels, historic buildings and residences. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Popular among couples. Located in the historical and cultural heart of Rio de Janeiro, this 5-star boutique hotel offers a unique concept of tropical design and panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro’s bay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Famous, local Bar dos Descasados has a unique atmosphere, signature drinks and amazing view. The exclusive decor reminding the African Indigenous roots and combined with modern design can be admired in the common areas and in the spacious accommodations, which usually offer panoramic views. Guests of Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery can relax in a swimming pool surrounded by gardens. Body treatments, massages and other services are provided in the spa. The restaurant Térèze, listed in the Michelin Guide, serves food from different cuisines as well as a select list of wines. Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery features pieces of art of Sergio Rodrigues, Studio Vitty, Rock Lane and other renowned Brazilian designers. City centre is 3 km away from property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Boasting a bar, Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, 2 km from Flamengo Beach and 600 metres from Escadaria Selarón. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Modern Art Museum is 1.5 km from the property. The hotel has a sauna, year-round outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Rooms include a coffee machine, while certain rooms are fitted with a patio and others also boast city views. At Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 2 km from Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa - Boutique Hotel.Show full description
This might be the most well designed, elegant and relaxing boutique hotel in Rio de Janeiro. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. At Vila Santa Teresa guests are treated like family friends. Upon crossing the property's gates, our guests enter a universe of beautiful tropical gardens, full of stories and with a privileged location, from where it is possible to appreciate some of the city's main tourist attractions from a unique angle. Built in the 70s as the residence of the Monteiro de Carvalho family, the house is located on a private property in the heart of Santa Teresa, one of the most charming neighborhoods in Rio. Due to many balconies and unprotected stairs and because it is considered a romantic destination, the hotel is not accommodates children under 18 years old. Vila Santa Teresa is a place to celebrate. With a privileged location, Vila Santa Teresa has a view only. From our suites and gardens, you can see Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, Christ the Redeemer and Maracanã. We offer experiences that create unforgettable memories. Enjoy a picnic in our Garden or a Seafood Grill, inspired by the sands of the Northeast. Feel free to relax in our Spa or enjoy a helicopter flight with a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro.Show full description
Vila Santa Teresa is a beautiful hotel in the charming Santa Teresa district. It provides stunning views and has an outdoor pool and spa for a luxurious and relaxing experience. The hotel's unique charm combines colonial style with modern comforts, making it a memorable choice for travelers seeking an elegant and peaceful stay.
Guest House.Lovely property. Great value. Popular among couples. Boasting an outdoor pool, free breakfast and free WiFi, Casa Geranio is a charming B&B located in a unique area of Rio, just 500 metres from Lapa's Arches and 1 km from Cinelandia metro station. It features gardens with fruit trees and birds, as well as exquisite views of the city. Cosy rooms at Casa Geranio have a modern decoration and offer air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hot shower. All the accommodations have stair access only, so they are not be suitable for young children and guests with limited mobility. Galeão International Airport is 17 km away and Santos Dumont Airport is 6 Km away. Casa Geranio is 5,5 km from Novo Rio Bus Station and 6,7 km from Maracanã Stadium. Sugar Loaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach can be reached within less than 9 km.Show full description
Casa Geranio is a breathtaking boutique hotel nestled in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. With its exquisite interior design, a vibrant garden filled with tropical plants, and a refreshing swimming pool that overlooks the city, this place is truly a hidden gem.
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Rooftop pool. Popular among women. Offering an outdoor pool and stunning views to Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay, Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast is located in Santa Teresa neighbourhood, in Rio de Janeiro. Free WiFi access is available and free continental breakfast is served daily. Each room here will provide guests with air conditioning, a balcony and a small patio. Extras include bed linen and towels. At Gerthrudes Bed & Breakfast guests will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Both Escadaria Selaron and famous Arcos da Lapa are only 700 metres from the property. Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport is 14 km away.Show full description
This unique bed and breakfast stands out with its stunning views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. The outdoor pool provides a refreshing swim with beautiful scenery. The shared kitchen adds a personalized touch, allowing guests to prepare their own meals.
Guest House.Very stylish. Lovely interior design. Located in the quiet Santa Teresa district and overlooking the Guanabara Bay, the Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel offers elegance and tranquility in a perfect setting for a romantic stay. The boutique hotel has seven air-conditioned rooms, all of them overlooking the bay and the Sugar Loaf. You can also admire the coast while savoring a rich breakfast on the terrace or having lunch by the outdoor pool. The attentive staff is another highlight of Mama Ruisa. As a guest of this hotel, you can also access the internet for free and get a massage at an additional cost.Show full description
Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel stands out with its unique blend of Brazilian design and colonial style. Housed in a 19th-century mansion, it offers stunning views and an outdoor pool. The personalized luxury service and tranquil atmosphere make it a standout choice in the Santa Teresa district.
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Nice surroundings. Located in Santa Teresa just 1 km away from Glória Subway Station, Guesthouse Bianca features tropical gardens and views to Rio de Janeiro’s Sugarloaf Mountain. Breakfast is included and free Wi-Fi provided throughout. Each guestroom features unique decoration and comes with bath towels and bed linens. Several restaurants can be reached in a 10-minute walk, and a supermarket is conveniently located 2 km away. Air conditioning and a ceiling fan is provided for all rooms. Guesthouse Bianca is 1 km from Lapa District, 5.6 km from Corcovado Mountain, 20 km from Galeão International Airport and 3 km from Santos Dumont Airport.Show full description
This is the most beautiful and romantic bed and breakfast in Rio de Janeiro.
Apartment.Charming. Great location. Shamanic Home is located in Rio de Janeiro. Free WiFi access is available. Each guestroom provides a seating area. Featuring a bath or shower, shared bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. At Shamanic home, guests can benefit from a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include grocery deliveries, meeting facilities and a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. he bed and breakfast is 300 metres from Post 10 - Ipanema, 200 metres from Ipanema Beach and 500 metres from Post 9 - Ipanema. Galeao International Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most creative, cosy and lively apartment in Rio de Janeiro. WOW!
Apartment.Lively. Great bar. The Place Leblon is a self-catering accommodation located in Rio de Janeiro, 200 metres from Leblon Beach. Free WiFi access is available. This spacious and tastefully-styled apartment provides guests with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, cable channels, a seating area and a washing machine. Guests can enjoy mountain view. Extras include bed linen and towels. Complete with a microwave, the well-appointed kitchen also has an oven, a toaster and a refrigerator. Guests will also find restaurants serving local and international cuisine within a 5-minute walk. the property is 1.2 km from Leblon Shopping mall, 1.5 km from Ipanema Beach and 2 km from the Botanical Garden. Galeão International Airport is located 19 km away. The property offers free private parking.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great views. Villa Alexandrino offers a spectacular view of the Guanabara Bay and is located in the charming district of Santa Teresa. Built in the late 19th century, high on a hill, with a swimming pool, beautiful staircases and frescos, this guest house is surrounded by lush greenery and tropical flora. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning in the breakfast room or on the terrace. It includes a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. Free WiFi is provided. The spacious rooms at Villa Alexandrino boast antique-style décor and furniture. They feature an air-conditioner, wardrobe and some offer views. Other facilities include various lounge and reading areas. There is also a shared balcony with mountain and city views. Villa Alexandrino is located 3.5 km from the lively Lapa district, 8 km from Maracanã Stadium and 10 km from Copacabana Beach. The Santos Dumont Airport is only 5.5 km away. Private parking is free.Show full description
Apartment.Unique. Great location. Ipanema's beautiful penthouse is a self-catering loft located in Rio de Janeiro, only 170 metres from Ipanema Beach. Free WiFi access is available. The property is 500 metres from both Arpoador and Copacabana Beach. The loft will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and cable channels. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator. The private bathroom also come with a shower. You can enjoy sea view. Lake Rodrigos de Freitas is 800 metres from the property, while the nearest subway station is 100 metres. Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport is located 20 km away.Show full description
This apartment has a great location in Rio de Janeiro.
Apartment. Charmoso Studio Leblon is set in the Leblon district of Rio de Janeiro, 1.5 km from Ipanema Beach, 3.7 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens and 5.3 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1.1 km from Praia do Vidigal. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Leblon Beach is 800 metres away. The accommodation is non-smoking. Tijuca Forest National Park is 7.8 km from the apartment, while Sugarloaf Mountain is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 15 km from Charmoso Studio Leblon.Show full description
Apartment.Hip. Great value. Offering a restaurant, Leblon The best of Brazil is located in Rio de Janeiro. Free WiFi access is available throughout. Each guestroom provides guests with air conditioning, a minibar and pay-per-view channels. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an oven. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. At Leblon The best of Brazil you will find a bar and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered include grocery deliveries, a shared lounge and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The bed and breakfast is 400 metres from Post 11 - Leblon, 900 metres from Post 10 - Ipanema and 900 metres from Post 12 - Leblon. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
This might be the coolest apartment in Rio de Janeiro. It also has great affordability.
Apartment.Charming. Great bar. BeM Ipanema is a property located in Rio de Janeiro, 100 metres from Post 10 - Ipanema and a 9-minute walk from Post 11 - Leblon. The property features free WiFi. The apartment includes 1 bedroom, a bathroom with free toiletries, a living room and a kitchen with an oven. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is offered. Speaking English, Italian and Portuguese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Ipanema Beach is a 10-minute walk from BeM Ipanema. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Gorgeous surroundings. Casa Caminho do Corcovado offers rustic-style accommodation inside the Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro, in Cosme Velho District. It is located at the bottom of Corcovado Rock and provides free WiFi, parking and breakfast. Accommodation is available in chalets and suites, all air-conditioned and with views to the forest. With a Queen-size bed, the rooms also have cable TV, a minibar, safe and private bathroom with a hot shower and hair dryer. The chalet includes a minibar. Breakfast is provided daily. The guest house is 6.5 km from Santos Dumont Airport. Copacabana and Ipanema are both within 7.5 km of the property. Casa Caminho do Corcovado is situated a 3-minute walk from the train station that leads to the Corcovado Attraction.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most HISTORIC bed and breakfasts in Rio de Janeiro. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Located in Rio de Janeiro, 1.3 km from Leblon Beach and 2 km from Praia do Vidigal, Apê na Gávea provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. With free private parking, the property is 2 km from Ipanema Beach and 1.5 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens. The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. Tijuca Forest National Park is 8.1 km from the apartment, while Sugarloaf Mountain is 12 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.7 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. A flat-screen TV is provided. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 15 km from Apê na Gávea.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Rio de Janeiro and only 1.6 km from Leblon Beach, Amplo e iluminado apartamento na Gávea offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.2 km from Ipanema Beach. Praia do Vidigal is 2.3 km away and Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 1.6 km from the apartment. The 2-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 2 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 5.6 km from the apartment, while Tijuca Forest National Park is 7.3 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 14 km from Amplo e iluminado apartamento na Gávea.Show full description
Apartment. Situated in Rio de Janeiro, 1.7 km from Praia do Vidigal and 2.3 km from Ipanema Beach, Loft moderno no Alto-Leblon offers air conditioning. The property is located 4.4 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, 6 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 8.5 km from Tijuca Forest National Park. The apartment has 1 bedroom, a TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Sugarloaf Mountain is 12 km from the apartment, while Maracanã Stadium is 13 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Leblon Beach is 1.1 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 15 km from Loft moderno no Alto-Leblon.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Set in Rio de Janeiro, less than 1 km from Leblon Beach and a 16-minute walk from Praia do Vidigal, Rio - Leblon - Nice Apartment offers air conditioning. The property is around 4.1 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, 5.8 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 8.2 km from Tijuca Forest National Park. The spacious apartment is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.1 km from Ipanema Beach. Sugarloaf Mountain is 12 km from the apartment, while Maracanã Stadium is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 15 km from Rio - Leblon - Nice Apartment.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Situated in Rio de Janeiro, Unbelievable PH, Leblon! Amazing view and privacy! provides accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With pool views, this accommodation offers a patio. The apartment has a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. The air-conditioned apartment also features a seating area, washing machine and 3 bathrooms with a hair dryer. A dressing room, laundry service and full-day security are also available. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like walking tours and pub crawls. A baby safety gate is also available at Unbelievable PH, Leblon! Amazing view and privacy!, while guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Leblon Beach, Praia do Vidigal and Ipanema Beach. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 14 km from Unbelievable PH, Leblon! Amazing view and privacy!.Show full description
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