Title: Santa Amélia Travel Guide: Best of Santa Amélia, Rio de Janeiro Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Amélia](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Amelia-Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels.0-n553248635318399282-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Amélia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Amelia.d553248635318399282.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Amélia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Amelia.d553248635318399282.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Amélia Travel Guide ## Rio de Janeiro ## Visit Santa Amélia Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Rio de Janeiro travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-de-Janeiro.dx178301) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Copacabana Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004817/e5cac5b6-428d-4a6a-8dd1-aaa57aa140c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Copacabana Beach 4.5/5(132 reviews) More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Beach-Copacabana.d6004817.Attraction) ![Corcovado which includes religious aspects, a sunset and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502459/257a5a3b-1335-4e25-bdc8-cae983fd96ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ the Redeemer 4.5/5(93 reviews) This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-The-Redeemer-Alto-da-Boa-Vista.d502459.Attraction) ![Ipanema Beach showing a sandy beach and mountains as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061510/cda01e16-e017-4555-8e6b-6ca736abd4d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ipanema Beach 4.5/5(71 reviews) See the place that inspired a famous song about a bikini at this upscale beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ipanema-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6061510.Attraction) ![Maracana Stadium featuring modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502470/1ae04971-f0c7-456c-8ad8-aaf783a4f89b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maracanã Stadium 4/5(42 reviews) To truly appreciate Brazil’s obsession with “the beautiful game,” watch a match or take a guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most historic soccer stadiums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maracana-Stadium-Maracana.d502470.Attraction) ![Aerial View of Recreio dos Bandeirantes Region in Rio de Janeiro City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222783/1b6518f2-d7d3-43b1-ac7c-ac8418645d0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach 3.5/5(8 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach during your travels in Rio de Janeiro? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recreio-Dos-Bandeirantes-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6222783.Attraction) ![Sao Conrado Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061529/7f6c0559-1cb1-45d4-88fd-77edb983d342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Avenida Atlantica 4.5/5(51 reviews) Golden sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, walking paths and some of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular neighborhoods surround this bustling seaside avenue. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Avenida-Atlantica-Copacabana.d6061534.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Christ the Redeemer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/686965/f9dfdb30-37ea-4aa1-b440-566ca7175392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-christ-the-redeemer-admission-ticket.a686965.activity-details) ![Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/553656/bed979e3-6e45-40dc-a9b7-0c3289a498c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) £24 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-rio-galeao-tom-jobim-international-airport-gig.a553656.activity-details) ![Rio DE Janeiro : Official Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner + Show](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50057011/a50e5efe-fc70-43aa-90a5-0e268db3227f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio DE Janeiro : Official Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner + Show £92 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-de-janeiro-official-roxy-dinner-show-dinner-show.a50057011.activity-details) ![Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49007731/4c7ff025-0ee1-4639-943c-5064f37d81e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-carnival-backstage-tour-at-samba-city-with-cocktail.a49007731.activity-details) ![Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48221208/792a2763-07f5-4805-9b70-603f03feb7e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio: Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket £18 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-maracana-stadium-official-entrance-ticket.a48221208.activity-details) ![Samba Experience: Carnival Backstage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2667269/8e42b370-f28d-4075-8abb-ff683c21d474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Samba Experience: Carnival Backstage £58 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-samba-experience-carnival-backstage.a2667269.activity-details) [See all activities in Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Santa Amélia ![Lagune Barra Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82650000/82648300/82648260/6970507d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lagune Barra Hotel 6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (856 reviews) My Favorite Hotel In Rio Best Value For The Money Paid Excellent Views Stellar Customer Service Convenient Location Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=82648260&PinnedHotelID=82648260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318399282) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=82648260&PinnedHotelID=82648260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318399282) ![Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11610000/11601400/11601353/a84a0138_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro Av. Lucio Costa 9600 Rio de Janeiro £185 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Love it Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=11601353&PinnedHotelID=11601353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318399282) ![Hotel Atlantico Business Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4316400/4316320/e5086585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlantico Business Centro Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ £34 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (2,428 reviews) People seemed cool. I stayed to myself. I had my privacy. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=4316320&PinnedHotelID=4316320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318399282) ![Regency Barra Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119190000/119183200/119183197/6116022a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Regency Barra Hotel Avenida Lúcio Costa 5210 Rio de Janeiro RJ £78 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Village Mall and Barra Shopping Mall are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (393 reviews) Very good Breakfast Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=119183197&PinnedHotelID=119183197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318399282) ![Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84130000/84126100/84126064/643c77e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlântico Tower - SOFT OPENING 19 R. Pedro I Rio de Janeiro RJ £29 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Christ the ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,285 reviews) It’s very ugly Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=84126064&PinnedHotelID=84126064&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635318399282) ![Windsor Oceanico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11840000/11837300/11837232/f4c9b29b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Windsor Oceanico Rua Martinho de Mesquita 129 Rio de Janeiro RJ £78 24 Mar - 25 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews) The room definitely needs renovations; the furniture looked old, and the bathroom was particularly disappointing, with signs of mold and stains on the sink. Daily cleaning was underwhelming, although the room service was excellent. The reception staff’s attitude left much to be desired. Be cautious ... 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You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Metropolitano Barra or Tijuca Lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Jacarepagua.dx178511) ![Maracana Stadium featuring interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502470/7299f93d-92fa-4220-a69a-4a7ff0d0f536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maracanã You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Maracanã. You might want to make time for a stop at Maracanã Stadium or Júlio Delamare Aquatics Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Maracana.dx553248635318493308) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tijuca Tijuca is well liked for its mountain views and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Tijuca.dx553248635070788067) ![Low angle view of a statue, Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635209676272/96d59375-d1b9-4932-aa2f-2f2dbd98fe01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alto da Boa Vista Alto da Boa Vista is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca National Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Alto-Da-Boa-Vista.dx553248635209676272) ![Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562484168/4db176bf-aa3b-4e49-a434-01e6baac8d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rio de Janeiro Centro 4/5(19 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Rio-De-Janeiro-Centro.dx6053032) ![Santa Teresa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170807/97d0c11a-ff71-4369-b398-3138b598106b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Teresa 4/5(5 area reviews) Get to know Santa Teresa and its many features like its mountain views and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Selarón Steps and Corcovado, and you can jump on the metro at Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop or Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop to get around the city. 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