Name: Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro
Address: Rua do Riachuelo,124, Downtown Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20230-014, Brazil, Rua do Riachuelo,124, Rio de Janeiro State, 20230-014, Brazil
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $60 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hotel Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in bars, tourist attractions and sightseeing – Check location Rua do Riachuelo,124, Downtown Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20230-014, Brazil – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in bars, tourist attractions and sightseeing – Check location Great location - show map

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The suit was large and comfortable. The pool is great and breakfast is rich..

Ana

United States of America

Staff was very friendly Flavia and Tiago were exceptional

United States of America

Great location and conveniences. Breakfast buffet is awesome. We went to the restaurant that’s also a convenience store next door everyday. Great self serve buffet. Supermarkets up the street. Friendly staff. This is our second time here At Vila Gale. Would come back and recommend to friends.

Diemison

United States of America

Great property with a wonderful pool. The breakfast was delicious.

Eric

United States of America

The queen sized bed, the luxury in general, the pool area, restaurant and bar. Most of the staff is really nice, speacially if you speak portuguese. Four people in particular stood out for us, being them the waiters João Paulo, Francesco and Glaucio. And the tall outdoors cleaner named Luiz Claudio.

Valmir

Brazil

Located in the heart of Lapa, the hotel puts you close to downtown and the drumbeat of the city. Also relatively close to St. Theresa and Maracanã Stadium. Wonderful pool.

Gavin

United States of America

The pool is really big and the lapa neighborhood is very lively at night if you are looking for Samba :) Also the breakfast was good!

Apolline

France

Very clean property, right in the heart of Rio night life

Nautica

United States of America

Great location right in Lapa. The breakfast was good and the pool was lovely. Highly recommend this place, great value for money considering the location

Elizabeth

United Kingdom

Very nice pool area and good breakfast with freshly cooked omelettes.

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What guests loved the most:
“The suit was large and comfortable. The pool is great and breakfast is rich..”

Ana United States of America
“Staff was very friendly Flavia and Tiago were exceptional”

C United States of America
“Great location and conveniences. Breakfast buffet is awesome. We went to the restaurant that’s also a convenience store next door everyday. Great self serve buffet. Supermarkets up the street.”

Diemison United States of America
“Great property with a wonderful pool. The breakfast was delicious.”

Eric United States of America
“The queen sized bed, the luxury in general, the pool area, restaurant and bar. Most of the staff is really nice, speacially if you speak portuguese.”

Valmir Brazil
“Located in the heart of Lapa, the hotel puts you close to downtown and the drumbeat of the city. Also relatively close to St. Theresa and Maracanã Stadium. Wonderful pool.”

Gavin United States of America
“The pool is really big and the lapa neighborhood is very lively at night if you are looking for Samba :) Also the breakfast was good!”

Apolline France
“Very clean property, right in the heart of Rio night life”

Nautica United States of America
“Great location right in Lapa. The breakfast was good and the pool was lovely. Highly recommend this place, great value for money considering the location”

Elizabeth United Kingdom
“Very nice pool area and good breakfast with freshly cooked omelettes.”

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Stay in the heart of Rio de Janeiro – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in bars, tourist attractions and sightseeing – Check location Great location - show map

One of our top picks in Rio de Janeiro.Offering an outdoor pool, Vila Galé is located right in Rio de Janeiro´s city center. The hotel features a complete wellness center and guests can enjoy their on site restaurant and bar. Free WiFi access is available.

Rooms are air-conditioned and feature a cable TV and a mini-bar. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hair dryer.

At Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro you will a 24-hour front desk. Guests can also enjoy their fitness center.

The hotel is 1,950 feet from Carioca´s Aqueduct and Lapa´s bohemian center. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 11 mi away.

Downtown Rio de Janeiro is a great choice for travelers interested in bars, tourist attractions and sightseeing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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1 swimming pool

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Max adults: 2	Special Offer - Carnival Package 1 full bed
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Max adults: 2	Superior Premium 1 full bed
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Max adults: 2	Queen Room with Pool View 1 full bed
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An Inside Look at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

The hotel favors the location, comfort and decoration and also the availability and the friendliness of our staff to provide you a great experience in Rio de Janeiro

Hotel surroundings

– Great location - show map

What's nearby *

Selarón Steps
0.3 miles
Arcos da Lapa - Carioca Acqueduct
0.3 miles
Santa Teresa Neighborhood
0.3 miles
Santa Teresa Tram
0.4 miles
Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
0.4 miles
Rio Scenarium
0.4 miles
Public Promenade
0.5 miles
Municipal Theater
0.5 miles
Tiradentes Square
0.5 miles
Cinelândia Square
0.6 miles

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Arcos da Lapa Cafe/Bar
0.6 miles
Mundial Supermarket
0.2 miles
Rio Scenarium Cafe/Bar
0.6 miles

Natural Beauty *

da Providência Ski lift
1.2 miles
AquaRio Ocean/Sea
3.2 miles

Closest Airports *

Santos Dumont Airport
1.1 miles
Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport
8.2 miles

Restaurante Versátil

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One of our top picks in Rio de Janeiro

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

0 - 3 years	Can use a crib or extra bed when requested	FREE
4 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	FREE

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

American Express Visa Mastercard Diners Club Maestro Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that the property charges an optional 10% service charge.

Please note that all single beds offered in the hotel are folding beds.

Please note that extra bed policies are only applicable in certain rooms. For more information, contact the property directly.

Please note that upon booking, guests must provide the name of all occupants, including children of any age.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro has 2 restaurants:
- Restaurante Versátil
- Restaurante Versátil
Room options at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro include:
- Triple
- Double
- Apartment
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Library
- Spa facilities
- Fitness
- Steam room
Guests staying at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- Buffet
Check-in at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
From the nearest airport, you can get to Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro by:
- Car 15min
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking garage
The prices at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

“Great location and conveniences. Breakfast buffet is awesome. We went to the restaurant that’s also a convenience store next door everyday. Great self serve buffet. Supermarkets up the street. Friendly staff. This is our second time here At Vila Gale. Would come back and recommend to friends. ”

“The queen sized bed, the luxury in general, the pool area, restaurant and bar. Most of the staff is really nice, speacially if you speak portuguese. Four people in particular stood out for us, being them the waiters João Paulo, Francesco and Glaucio. And the tall outdoors cleaner named Luiz Claudio.”

“Located in the heart of Lapa, the hotel puts you close to downtown and the drumbeat of the city. Also relatively close to St. Theresa and Maracanã Stadium. Wonderful pool.”

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Reviewed: April 1, 2020

Tegan
Australia
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
This may have been only applicable during Rio Carnival but we were required to pay for the room in advance via Cielo (Brazilian banking company) or our booking would be cancelled. As someone who has experience internet fraud previously and was not familiar with cielo this made me feel very uncomfortable.
Breakfast was fabulous! Room was well sized and nice. Pool was great and staff were friendly.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: March 20, 2020

Mylene
United Kingdom
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Frontline Staff were polite and kind, however I was hoping that the hotel management team (catering and reception) would be more forthcoming, after I advised them that my holiday companion caught a tummy bug on his first day at the hotel, most probably caused by the liquid yoghurt displayed in jars, in the breakfast buffet. My friend was ill for 3 days, and had to stay in the hotel room all day the first 2 days. He became unwell with severe diarrhea soon after he had breakfast at the hotel. The first day, the room did not get cleaned (just the bathroom), although i had asked reception staff and the housekeepers to clean it. I am surprised that for a hotel of that standard, reception and catering senior staff did not take the matter more seriously. The language barrier was also problematic, as most staff only speak Portuguese. The furnishing and bathrooms need a makeover as it is getting quite old. The grounds and swimming pool are stunning and well maintained. However, the deckchairs need replacing, as again, they look quite old. The restaurant is spacious, very clean, well decorated and has wide bay windows leading to the patio and swimming pool. The hotel is well located, being in the heart of Lapa district, right by the aquaduct and a few minutes away from the old town and Selaron stairs. Being so close to Lapa hippie district, there is a sharp contrast between the opulence of the hotel and the blatant poverty, derelict and filthy local area. There are many homeless and deprived men and women in the neighbourhood, which can shock tourists who are not used to this or those who don't expect this kind of scenes right by their holiday place. I personally did not mind so much, as for me, mingling with the locals is also part of discovering a city/country. I would have given Vila Galé a 8/10 mark if they had dealt with my friend's experience more proactively. Because of our experience, I would only give it a 6/10 mark.
Courteous and kind staff. Beautiful and well maintained grounds and swimming pool, with relaxing music in the background. Beautiful and welcoming lobby. The female breakfast chef (the one who prepares tapioca pancakes and omelettes)

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 19, 2020

Graham
South Africa
10

“Beautiful pool and garden”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is not the best but it has improved from my previous trip a year ago. The bar was never open even over weekends
I loved the swimming pool and large amount of pool loungers. I was in a great room in the old section of the hotel, which was amazing. The breakfasts are really good and there was even bubbly available.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 14, 2020

Cédric
France
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No windows or aération in the bathroom
The pool The kindness of the employees

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 2, 2020

Phoebe
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Understaffed and slow level of service
Clean, spacious rooms and good facilities

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 2, 2020

Anonymous
Brazil
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food at the restaurant is really bad!
Pool

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: February 29, 2020

Rein
Estonia

9 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our sweet was in the noisy part of building Very slow service in the reception. Only one receptionist and we hat to wait about 30 min, our friends even 45 min.
Large swimming pool.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 28, 2020

Elisabeth
Netherlands

9 helpful votes
8.3

“Nice hotel in lively district”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Response via booking chatbox is very bad. Requested airport pickup and never got a reply... until the day I checked out (after 6 night stay 😂). For room payment they add 10% service charge, they act like its mandatory but if you mention it they quickly admitted it was optional.
Good location within Lapa (close to some sights but also in the middle of bars/restaurants). Eventhough street was busy due to carnival within the hotel it was peacefull and not much noise. Solid breakfast buffet options and friendly staff. I would stay here again.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 28, 2020

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a little overpriced and noisy but to be fair it was carnival.
The pool and bar service were great

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 26, 2020

Dirck
Australia
8.0

“I will come back so must be ok yes”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Well l are and Australian and it would be nice if l could of got a pool towel with out going to the reception desk all the time l are not saying everyone should speak English but the pool guy didn’t understand me at all but was very nice
Ok well l was in room 1054 breakfast was good l was happy with it the location was not so great but the hotel was very nice and clean and good for the price so over all not to bad thank you

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 25, 2020

Izabela
Poland

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing hotel everything great would stay again once in Rio. Thank you for your great hospitality 😊

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 25, 2020

Demeteris
United States of America
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great hotel at convenient lication

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Pierre
France

1 helpful vote
8.0

“Good hotel, good location, some points could be improved.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
Furnished buffet with different foods. Food quality average, would be better to have less with higher quality. Decoration of the rooms a bit dated, sad and dark. Old-fashioned. The main negative point is the refrigerated swimming-pool, too cold to really enjoy. This is nowadays often the case in hotels, and I do not understand this approach. Certainly a good way to keep a "magazine look", with no kids swimming , and almost no adults as well...
The site, the swimming pool area.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Alen
Brazil
9.0

Awesome
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I have been here several times and always leave satisfied. Great stuff, always willing to help if required. Location close to many bars,downtown and activities. Swimming pool is amazing. Happy with the room and bed. Quite in the night.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Natália
Brazil
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Horário do check in, embora, desta vez, tenhamos conseguido early ckeck in.

Stayed in February 2020

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Stay in the heart of Rio de Janeiro – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in bars, tourist attractions and sightseeing – Check location Great location - show map

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Restaurante Versátil

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