Governador Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Governador Island
Governador Island
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas
Photo by José Dantas

Where to stay in Governador Island

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Galeão

If you're spending some time in Galeão, Guanabara Bay and Praia Belo Jardim are top sights worth seeing.

Galeão
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Jardim Guanabara

You'll enjoy the beaches and architecture in Jardim Guanabara. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia da Bica or Guanabara Bay.

Jardim Guanabara
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Jardim Carioca

Though Jardim Carioca may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.

Jardim Carioca
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Portuguesa

Though Portuguesa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.

Portuguesa
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Bancários

When in Bancários, you can plan a visit to Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bancários
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Tauá

While Tauá may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Praia da Bica and Guanabara Bay.

Tauá
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hotel Atlântico Prime
4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$57 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$57
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,056 reviews)
"Staff are well-trained and ready to accommodate guests' needs, and the amenities provided are very decent. The hotel's location is convenient, with easy access to nearby attractions and transportation options. Like the rest of Rio city centre - it isn’t a neighbourhood to walk around at night due ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jan. 2025

Hotel Atlântico Prime
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 1020, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$314 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$314
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Excellent location, over looking the beautiful Copacabana beach. Hotel room is clean, but it’s noisy. Staffs are friendly but not helpful."

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
The price is AU$854 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$854
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Looking a little tired
"We enjoyed two nights at this grande dame which is looking a little tired. Excellent service throughout but its faded glamour does not live up to its reputation. We took an informative tour of the hotel but the hallway of fame is very underwhelming. Only a handful of famous guests are actually photographed ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025

Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
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Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot
Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot
3 out of 5
Av. Atlântica 3196, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema ...
7.2/10 Good! (19 reviews)
"Close to beach and activities"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2024

Ocean View Copacabana Best Spot
Copacabana Best Spot
Copacabana Best Spot
3 out of 5
Av. Atlântica 3196, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
"I rate this property as average because in all honesty, it's not shown as it really looks in real life, you'll be staying at the oldest building in the area, even though you're in the best area for beaches and restaurants, consider that you'll get what you're paying for. We had a misunderstanding ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2024

Copacabana Best Spot
Apartamento Copa Couple HIR 41
Apartamento Copa Couple HIR 41
3 out of 5
R. Décio Vilares, 300, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and Netflix. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach are ...
Apartamento Copa Couple HIR 41
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Popular places to visit

Copacabana Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and a sunset

Copacabana Beach

4/5(26 reviews)

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play.

Copacabana Beach
Ipanema Beach featuring a sandy beach and mountains as well as a large group of people

Ipanema Beach

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Join Brazil’s rich and famous for a day at Rio’s most stylish beach.

Ipanema Beach
Corcovado featuring a statue or sculpture, religious elements and a sunset

Christ the Redeemer

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Christ the Redeemer
Flamengo Beach

Flamengo Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Flamengo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rio de Janeiro. Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area.

Flamengo Beach
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach
Avenida Atlantica

Avenida Atlantica

4/5(7 reviews)

Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue.

Avenida Atlantica

Activities

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

AU$182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sightseeing Helicopter Flight
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

AU$80
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour
Angra Dos Reis + Ilha Grande

Angra Dos Reis + Ilha Grande

AU$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Angra Dos Reis + Ilha Grande
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

AU$69
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

AU$263
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio
From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch

From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch

AU$147
per adult
From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Tour with Lunch
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Cities near Governador Island

Rio de Janeiro featuring general coastal views, a sunset and mountains

Rio de Janeiro