With a stay at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro, you'll be centrally located in Rio de Janeiro, within a 10-minute walk of Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. .This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from AquaRio and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Maracanã Stadium.
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
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers 292 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 292 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a ballroom.
Enjoy international cuisine at Versatil, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Rio de Janeiro? This hotel has facilities measuring 6717 square feet (624 square meters), including a conference center. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Versatil - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Inevitavel - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
24-hour room service is available.
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
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from June 16 2026 to June 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
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
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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Check-in was fast and easy and the property overall was excellent. The pool area was really great. The hotel is within walking distance to the sites that I wanted to see and there were plenty of restaurants close by. The room was clean and tidy and I would definitely book here again.
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.
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!
Fiona
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
RICHARD
Mar 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible staff super slow check in over 40 mins also slow check out . The staff need to learn how to deal with guests . The hotel itself is good and great pool but only open from 10 am . The area around the hotel is not great if it’s you first time in Rio .
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.
Chelsea
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
David
Nov 6, 2025
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!
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!