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

Serra de Sao Tome

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Serra de Sao Tome during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.
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Things to do

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari

￥6,384
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

￥10,853
per adult
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer
Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

￥6,594
per adult
Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal
Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone

Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone

￥8,677
per adult
Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone
Little Africa Walking Tour

Little Africa Walking Tour

￥4,733
per adult
Little Africa Walking Tour
Lily pads on a pond near a waterfall in a garden in Rio de Janeiro

Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer

￥14,365
per traveler
Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer
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Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Regency Barra Hotel

Regency Barra Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa 5210 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ￥11,778 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
￥11,778
￥12,367 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Village Mall and Barra Shopping Mall ...
9/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews)
"Clean room, beach chairs and towels , wi-fi and wonderful breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 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 ￥38,765 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥38,765
￥47,626 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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)
"We had an absolutely wonderful experience at the Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The hotel is beautiful, elegant, and extremely well maintained. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and spotless, with a relaxing atmosphere and beautiful ..."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Laghetto Stilo Barra

Laghetto Stilo Barra

4 out of 5
R. Marcelo Roberto, 65 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ￥20,377 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
￥20,377
￥21,396 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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 ...
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 ￥10,288 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
￥10,288
￥10,803 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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! (1,088 reviews)
"Espectacular el Hotel . Hermoso , limpio. El desayuno completo . La verdad es para recomendar ."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Américas Barra Hotel
Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
The price is ￥18,659 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
￥18,659
￥21,458 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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! (1,198 reviews)
"Ótima estadia. Ficarei de novo. Recomendo."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

Windsor Marapendi
Lagune Barra Hotel

Lagune Barra Hotel

4 out of 5
6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is ￥11,205 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
￥11,205
￥12,044 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Ótimo lugar"

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Lagune 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 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 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. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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