Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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 forests 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

£29
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

£51
per adult
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer
Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone

Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone

£39
per adult
Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone
Brazil's most famous hiking tour: Pedra do Telégrafo.

Brazil's most famous hiking tour: Pedra do Telégrafo.

£29
per adult
Brazil's most famous hiking tour: Pedra do Telégrafo.
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour without Doors

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ

£285
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ
Pedra Do Telegrafo Hike with Transfer

Pedra Do Telegrafo Hike with Transfer

£54
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Pedra Do Telegrafo Hike with Transfer
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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 £55 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£55
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Village Mall and Barra Shopping Mall ...
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 £222 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£222
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 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 £95 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£95
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"It’s ok."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 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 £51 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£51
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach and Marapendi Ecological ...
8/10 Very good! (1,090 reviews)
"Espectacular el Hotel . Hermoso , limpio. El desayuno completo . La verdad es para recomendar ."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Américas Barra Hotel
Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
The price is £91 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£91
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,199 reviews)
"Ótima estadia. Ficarei de novo. Recomendo."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Windsor Marapendi
Lagune Barra Hotel

Lagune Barra Hotel

4 out of 5
6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is £58 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£58
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,013 reviews)
"First night with an arrival @2AM Got a room cold Impossible to warm it: System out of Service Bed only with a sheet! Nothing Else Toilets smell and have brown water So the room wasn’t ready??? Finally get an other room @10 AM"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Lagune Barra Hotel
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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

Copacabana

Copacabana Beach and Rua Barata Ribeiro are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.

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

Ipanema

Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.

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

Barra da Tijuca

If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.

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

Botafogo

Botafogo is a destination travellers 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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