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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers a tranquil escape near Arcos da Lapa. Guests can relax in the garden, swim in the outdoor pool, or schedule spa treatments. Two restaurants serve international cuisine, while free WiFi and multilingual staff enhance the stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 23 sq m
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  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
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Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.4 out of 10
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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Separate sitting area
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Separate bedroom
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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

Executive Apartment

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Christ the Redeemer is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Flamengo Beach and Copacabana Beach. Check out an event or a game at Maracanã Stadium, and consider making time for AquaRio, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014

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
  • ‪Calabrezza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clube dos Democráticos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dario Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Luxury hotel near Arcos da Lapa
Located close to Fundição Progresso and AquaRio, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a ballroom, and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 292 individually decorated rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he 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. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Self parking is available for BRL 33 per day. Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro located?

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. AquaRio and Maracanã Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Portinha Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1024 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

8/10 Good

Maria

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

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

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

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

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

10/10 Excellent

jose

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

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

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

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great! The facilities are good, too. The room was good, too, but you can hear next door depending on the room assignment (some rooms share a door with next door, that’s why their noises will be audible). The bathroom is good; the shower head had the right pressure, but the lights could be brighter in there. I didn’t get the chance to experience the pool or the bar. Breakfast was wonderful, with many options of pastries, fruits, and omelets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Dr. Nadia

An ok hotel with strategic location

The check-in was ok, but my room was so noisy despite I asked for a quiet one.. it also had a lot of broken stuff.. A/C.. door knob.. & so on.. they did change it to a bigger & quieter one, but again sometimes they would only provide one towel.. leave hair & tissues on the floor.. etc…
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel seems old with respect to what I expected in the pictures. They are also very strict with check in time and in a city where flights from Europe usually land in the morning I felt it was predatory and cheap of them to charge me for an extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

8/10 Good

Natasha

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

10/10 Excellent

alvaro

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

Ana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Would I stay here again? No. There was no iron or laundry service (you have to pay for it). The buffet is expensive, and the food is not great for the price (80-90 reais). Be careful—I was charged twice for the buffet. Keep your receipts if you pay with the attendant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhan Carlos Ismael

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

8/10 Good

Francisca

This reservation was made for members of my family, with payment scheduled to be charged to the credit card registered in my Expedia account. I would not be present at the time of check-in. On the day of arrival, my family contacted me to inform that the hotel was requiring the physical presentation of the credit card or payment in cash. When I spoke with a staff member, I was informed that the payment could be accepted as long as I sent an email confirming my details and attaching a copy of my identification. I explained that I would not send a copy of any personal document but could authorize the payment via email or, if necessary, arrange for payment in cash. After speaking with the manager, the staff member agreed to proceed with the check-in upon receiving my email authorization and processing the payment using the card already registered with Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

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

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