Located near Quinta da Boa Vista, Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão offers a warm welcome with breakfast buffet and free airport pick-up. Unwind at the sauna or enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant, then stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Av. Vinte de Janeiro, S/N – 3rd Floor, Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-570
What's nearby
Praia Belo Jardim - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Museum of Tomorrow - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
Maracanã Stadium - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 23 min drive - 21.3 km
Flamengo Beach - 25 min drive - 24.8 km
Getting around
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 4 min drive
Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 32 min drive
Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 37 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Bonsucesso Station - 8 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Manguinhos Station - 9 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Penha Circular Station - 10 min drive
Free airport pickup
Restaurants
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Bob's - 8 min drive
The Factory - 12 min drive
Delírio Tropical - 8 min walk
About this property
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão is just 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from the airport and offers free pick-up service (available 24 hours). The restaurant is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Maracanã Stadium and Quinta da Boa Vista are within a short drive. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
98 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 15 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers
Free airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Brazilian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years of age 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 travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising 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 authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of BRL 85 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
There´s no window in the apartments
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rio Aeroporto Hotel
Rio Aeroporto Rio de Janeiro
Rio Aeroporto
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Luxor Aeroporto Hotel Rio De Janeiro
Rio Aeroporto Hotel
Aeroporto Galeao Janeiro
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão Hotel
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão Rio de Janeiro
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Frequently asked questions
Does Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 15 kg per pet. There's a charge of BRL 85 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão?
Yes, a free shuttle from the airport is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão and nearby?
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão has a sauna and a health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers Brazilian cuisine.
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Reviews
Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
6.4
Amenities
8.0
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2026
The breakfast was realy good.
Konstantin
Konstantin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2026
Cold AC and comfy bed, great for an airport hotel.
OLLIE
OLLIE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
The receptionist was friendly, and both shuttle drivers were really nice. We arrived in Rio at midnight, so staying there was great, easy to get the free shuttle to the hotel, and the breakfast was really good.
Carolina
Carolina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2025
Clean rooms and only few minutes in airport
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Everything ok, very comfortable.
Romina
Romina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Oct 2025
Great place to stay after a long day flying.
Breakfast was great.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
12 Jul 2025
Friendly staff, modest accommodations.
Ricardo
Ricardo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Nice location perfect
manuela
manuela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Sept 2025
Convenient location
maria venice
maria venice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2026
no indication at old (closed?) terminal 1 entrance on level 1 of hotel!! luckily two guests were using shuttle bus who told me to take lift to level 3 - where the hotel reception was immediately obvious. quick efficient, friendly check in (excellent English) nice room, good AC but no window- all fine
d
d, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Convenient. Great breakfast!
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2025
There was decent food available although we arrived near midnight.
Mariana
Mariana, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
6 Jan 2026
The place was average. For the cost, I don’t think this is good value and policy requires them to considerably upcharge on second guests and early check Ins. But the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
I suggest going to the other hotels near the airport
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
8 Dec 2025
Hotel is in a disused terminal and is extremely tired but served a purpose. If your from the UK think Easy Hotel or a poor travel lodge. However service was good and eas impecably clean
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 Jan 2026
Hôtel location is excellent- close to the beach and close to all the stores and restaurants. Staff is helpful in finding tours, etc. The rooms are a bit run down but clean. No microwave, coffee machine or tea pot in the room or in easy access at the hotel. For us the biggest issue was no access to filtered water - had to either buy or ask the staff to fill our water bottles in the basement staff kitchen.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2025
Staff at check in (9/9/25) were amazing, the girl at the desk was lovely and spoke amazing English. Also, we had a great waiter in the restaurant, younger guy who also spoke amazing English, same evening we checked in - he was wonderful and helpful. The hotel is not fancy, very basic, but it was very clean and very quiet which we greatly appreciated.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
31 Jan 2026
Ok for a quick stopover. Clean, good A/C, wife thought the bed was great, me…it was OK. Staff was not welcoming or cordial. They acted like they were doing us a favor…pretty gruff.
Be advised, this hotel is built into the nearly abandoned Terminal 1. Even the taxi drivers did not know where it was.
Again…for one night when our flight was cancelled, it worked.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
24 Jan 2026
The staff was very nice and accommodating. I was able to use the room from 10am - 8pm which was fine for me with my midnight departure. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend the hotel for a longer stay. The room was very basic, but clean. And be aware that the hotel location is in Terminal 1 at Rio (GIG). T1 is closed, all flights go in and out of Terminal 2. There is a free shuttle between, but you have to call the hotel and ask for it.
Joan
Joan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
2 Jan 2026
It was fine. It’s nice that there is a hotel inside airport. But the room didn’t have any windows. The door to the room was very thin and I could hear everything from the hallway so I felt unsafe and couldn't sleep.
Hikaru
Hikaru, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
17 Oct 2025
It does what it says - super close to the airport (it is in the now mothballed terminal 1), so convenient place to rest your head for an early flight.
Rooms are basic and have no windows, but clean.
Shuttle is efficient or you can walk for 10 minutes
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2025
I selected this hotel because it was within the airport and I wouldn’t need to venture out into Rio at night. Mission accomplished! The hotel is clean and safe. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. There is a restaurant/bar that is adjacent to the hotel in the airport. The reason for only four stars it that It is a bit difficult to find because it is in the older terminal one and most of the flights are in terminal two but it is possible to walk between the terminals. All of the taxis and Ubers are at T2, so expect some walking. I was able to leave my bags there for the day while I toured the city
edward
edward, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
30 Nov 2025
Clean room. Abnormally cold with impossible to set AC temperature. Weird plumbing system in the washroom. Felt like a crypt. No signs for the hotel located at the deserted part of the Terminal 1. Hotel does not explain where it is located: experienced Uber driver had to make 3 circles and could not find the proper level. NB. Hotel door is Porta B at level 1. Had I not been there before, we would have circled around for at least another 20 min.
Vuk
Vuk, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
2 Dec 2025
The hotel is located in a part of the airport area that felt a little sketchy when we first arrived. Even our taxi driver seemed unsure and nervous, which didn’t help! He actually walked us all the way to the front door, and once we saw people at the entrance, we both relaxed. It was honestly a funny scene after the fact.
That area of the airport is completely dead, but for what we needed, the hotel worked perfectly. Our flight was departing late at night, and we had to check out of our main hotel in Copacabana early, so we only needed a place to rest for about four hours. For that purpose, it was ideal.
The hotel itself is very simple, room clean and modest and the shower had good water pressure — I personally wouldn’t stay more than one night — but it served its purpose. My husband took a nap, my daughter relaxed, we all showered, and then headed to the airport. The staff was great, and the lady who helped us spoke both Spanish and English, which made everything much easier. I was also happy that they offered transportation to Terminal 2.
Overall, it’s not a hotel for a long stay, but it’s convenient for a quick rest before a late flight.
Ingrid
Ingrid, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
18 Mar 2026
The termina where hotel is based looks like abandonded and that is really scary.
Hotel is a bit creepy as well, but I blame more the terminal.
Breakfast was great.
Tobias
Tobias, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
27 Jan 2026
The stay was overall good and close proximity to airport.