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Linx Galeão by Wish
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Linx Galeão by Wish

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
$120 nightly
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Linx Galeão by Wish
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Top landmarks in Rio de Janeiro

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

Copacabana Beach

Want to top up your tan? Head out to Copacabana Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Rio de Janeiro. Spend the afternoon at the beach and head to one of the restaurants for a bite to eat. Catch the sunset by the shore at Praia do Leme, just a short walk away.

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Christ the Redeemer
Corcovado showing religious aspects, a sunset and a statue or sculpture

Christ the Redeemer

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Christ the Redeemer— just one of the monuments in Alto da Boa Vista. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Cidade Universitária hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
Is it worth staying in Cidade Universitária?
Basing yourself in Cidade Universitária makes it easy to explore Rio de Janeiro, including the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro Centro and Lapa.
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Find out more about Cidade Universitária

Find out more about Cidade Universitária

What's Cidade Universitária Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Cidade Universitária. Take time to see places like Guanabara Bay and Museu da Geodiversidade while you're here. Copacabana Beach and Christ the Redeemer are a couple of popular sights nearby.

How to Get to Cidade Universitária

Flying to:

  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Cidade Universitária
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), 5 mi (8.1 km) from Cidade Universitária
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho), 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Cidade Universitária

Things to See and Do in and around Cidade Universitária

What to See in Cidade Universitária

  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
  • UFRJ Technology Park
  • Guanabara Bay

Things to Do near Cidade Universitária:

  • Museu da Geodiversidade (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
  • AquaRio (3 mi/4.9 km away)
  • Rio Art Museum (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
  • Museum of Tomorrow (3.7 mi/6 km away)
  • Saara Rio (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Rio de Janeiro?

  • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 79°F)
  • Coldest months: July, August, June, May (average 71°F)
  • Rainiest months: January, December, November, February (average 6 inches of rainfall)

Cidade Universitária Travel Information

Best Time to Visit
March, October and November
Average Stay
4 days
Closest Neighborhoods
Leme, Gloria
Top Attractions
Quinta da Boa Vista, AquaRio, São Januário Stadium

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