Santa Cruz

Rio de Janeiro

A coastal city with prominent mountains and a fortified island.
A concrete fortification on a rocky coastline with a forested hill in the background.
A coastal town with rocky outcrops and waves crashing onto the shore.
A coastal landscape with rocky shores, calm water, and a hilly backdrop with buildings.
A coastal city with a prominent mountain, numerous boats, and dense urban buildings.

Stay near popular Santa Cruz attractions

Cidade das Criancas

Enjoy a stop at Cidade das Criancas, an entertaining place to visit in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

P2,461
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

P4,184
per adult
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour without Doors

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ

P24,078
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ
Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

P2,517
per adult
Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal
Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Flight Tour

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

P15,451
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour | DOORS OFF

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ

P19,881
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Regency Barra Hotel

Regency Barra Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa 5210 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is P4,506 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P4,506
P4,731 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Olympic Park and Village Mall are located ...
Regency Barra Hotel
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 9600 Rio de Janeiro
The price is P13,601 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P13,601
P16,794 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Room facing the ocean in the fourth floor: Absolutely wonderful! We have never stayed in a Hyatt property before. After this experience, we look forward to visiting another Hyatt on future trips."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Américas Barra Hotel

Américas Barra Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. das Américas, 10.500 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is P3,714 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P3,714
P3,900 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Olympic Park and Farmasi Arena are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,066 reviews)
"Good. Bed sheets were incomplete."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Américas Barra Hotel
Laghetto Stilo Barra

Laghetto Stilo Barra

4 out of 5
R. Marcelo Roberto, 65 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is P6,790 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P6,790
P7,130 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Really a good place to stay."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

Laghetto Stilo Barra
Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
The price is P7,062 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
P7,062
P8,121 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Windsor Marapendi
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
1430 Abelardo Bueno Avenue Rio de Janeiro
The price is P5,998 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,998
P7,049 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"Muy limpio, organizado, el desayuno estuvo muy bueno. Mi hijo cumplió años y le cantaron y le dieron un pastelito. La piscina es climatizada lo cual suma"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, water reflections, and a hill in the background.

Copacabana

Copacabana is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Copacabana Beach and Rua Barata Ribeiro. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station.

A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

Ipanema

Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo are top sights in Ipanema, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station to see more sights in the area.

A beach with people, umbrellas, and a large mountain in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

Visitors often come to Barra da Tijuca for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Jardim Oceânico Station.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

Botafogo

Botafogo is a destination travelers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain peak, a beach, and dense urban buildings.

Leblon

Travelers choose Leblon for its beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station and check out top sights like Ipanema Beach.

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