What's Gavea Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Gavea. Take time to see the sights like Shopping de Gavea while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and Ipanema Beach.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Gavea?

We have 17 accommodations in the neighborhood. Some of the top places to stay in Gavea:

Gavea Tropical Boutique Hotel

Boutique hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub

Gávea BNB

2.5-star B&B

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Steam room • Rooftop terrace • Garden

Quarto Suite e Cozinha na Gavea

2-star hostel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace

How to Get to Gavea

Gavea is located 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from the heart of Rio de Janeiro.

Flying to:

• • Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG), 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Gavea
• • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Gavea

Things to See and Do in and around Gavea

Things to See near Gavea:

• • Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (0.4 mi/0.7 km away)
• • Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden (1.3 mi/2 km away)
• • Ipanema Beach (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
• • Christ the Redeemer (2.6 mi/4.1 km away)
• • Copacabana Beach (3.8 mi/6.2 km away)

Things to Do near Gavea:

• • Shopping de Gavea (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
• • Avenida Atlantica (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
• • Copacabana Fort (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
• • Rua Farme de Amoedo (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
• • Shopping Tijuca (4.1 mi/6.5 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?

• • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 80°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Rainiest months: January, December, February, March (average 7 inches of rainfall)