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

Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

P4,251
per adult
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer
Samba Night at Historic Pedra do Sal

Samba Night at Historic Pedra do Sal

P2,558
per adult
Samba Night at Historic Pedra do Sal
Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Flight Tour

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

P24,320
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour without Doors

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ

P29,357
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour – Scenic Flights Over Landmarks

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

P20,444
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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

P31,196
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 P5,431 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P5,431
P5,703 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Praia da Barra da Tijuca ...
9/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
"this hotel is under renovation: limited amenities, disorganized staff (they forgot to clean my room one day) and some maintenance needed (we had a lot of wind one night and my window opened because the lock was rusted and did not close). not worth the price i paid."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

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 P13,876 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
P13,876
P17,136 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
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. ...
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
The price is P7,217 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
P7,217
P8,299 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,221 reviews)
"Muy buena experiencia en general. Buena atención, el hotel muy lindo, limpio. El desayuno completo. Lo único malo es que podría mejorar algunas cosas del cuarto como el blackout que estaba mal colocado y entraba mucho el sol."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Windsor Marapendi
Lagune Barra Hotel

Lagune Barra Hotel

4 out of 5
6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is P4,113 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P4,113
P4,426 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Lagune Barra Hotel
Laghetto Stilo Barra

Laghetto Stilo Barra

4 out of 5
R. Marcelo Roberto, 65 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is P9,485 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P9,485
P9,959 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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! (1,000 reviews)
"La limpieza, infraestructura, habitación y piscina estuvieron excelentes Recomendado 100% Desayuno variado y delicioso Ubicación del hotel excelente para un ambiente familiar"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2026

Laghetto Stilo Barra
Américas Barra Hotel

Américas Barra Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. das Américas, 10.500 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is P4,249 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
P4,249
P4,462 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Marapendi Ecological ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,112 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good location and excellent breakfast! I would totally recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Américas Barra Hotel
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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 Bairro Peixoto. 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 modern architectural structure with a unique design, a pool, and a waterfront setting.

Rio de Janeiro Centro

You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Municipal Theater is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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

Botafogo

Discover Botafogo, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Botafogo include Botafogo Praia Shopping and Praia de Botafogo, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Botafogo Station.

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