Title: São Cristóvão Travel Guide: Best of São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in São Cristóvão](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Cristovao-Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels.0-n553248635070791015-0.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)[São Cristóvão Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sao-Cristovao.d553248635070791015.Car-Hire-Guide)[São Cristóvão Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Cristovao.d553248635070791015.Holidays-City-Breaks) # São Cristóvão Travel Guide ## Rio de Janeiro ![São Cristóvão](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/b0227f86-ab69-4cd8-8f76-cdcbf82d9e43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![São Cristóvão](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/b0227f86-ab69-4cd8-8f76-cdcbf82d9e43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![São Cristóvão](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/c0c4917a-7da5-4b50-8b80-4063025f95c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quinta da Boa Vista](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507575/38e89d65-0c1a-4b8e-9640-ace536783ca9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quinta da Boa Vista](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507575/b928158e-84f8-4aa8-bdc8-0d5c68d16dc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit São Cristóvão Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Rio de Janeiro travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-de-Janeiro.dx178301) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Quinta da Boa Vista](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507575/d3daa9fa-55fa-432d-9bbe-055adb542d74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quinta da Boa Vista Explore Brazil’s oldest zoo and Latin America’s largest natural history museum or just do as the locals do and relax on the sunny lawns of this iconic park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quinta-Da-Boa-Vista-Sao-Cristovao.d507575.Attraction) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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 ![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) £23 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 Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5034308/e4229949-fd3e-46c1-825a-1b2e898e9b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Boat Tour £26 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-boat-tour.a5034308.activity-details) ![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) ![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 [](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) ![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) [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 São Cristóvão ![Hotel Atlantico Business Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4316400/4316320/a0e298ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlantico Business Centro Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ £32 2 Mar - 3 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! (2,356 reviews) Convenient Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=4316320&PinnedHotelID=4316320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4110000/4100200/4100177/4edfbdcc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Avenida Atlantica, 1020 Rio de Janeiro RJ £148 7 Mar - 8 Mar 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews) Staff was amazing Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=4100177&PinnedHotelID=4100177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![Hotel Atlântico Prime](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12800000/12798500/12798475/01c2a511_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Atlântico Prime Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ £39 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.2/10 Good! (3,024 reviews) I was fortunate to get this booking at the last moment and I found the hotel to surpass my expectations with cleanliness friendliness three meal a day restaurant gymnasium Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=12798475&PinnedHotelID=12798475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![Lagune Barra Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82650000/82648300/82648260/73331e4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lagune Barra Hotel 6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ £56 26 Feb - 27 Feb 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! (816 reviews) Amazing hotel, modern and clean. Staff were all friendly and fun. Loved the breakfast selection as well. Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=82648260&PinnedHotelID=82648260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![Casa Nova Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15680000/15679800/15679751/4538a650_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Nova Hotel Rua do Riachuelo,105 Rio de Janeiro RJ £43 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) Pessoal da recepção são mal educados e parecem estar fazendo favores. Já o pessoal do café da manhã extremamente educados. Quartos limpos e ótimo custo benefício. Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=15679751&PinnedHotelID=15679751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![Miramar by Windsor Copacabana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9100/9027/b01f6953_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Miramar by Windsor Copacabana Avenida Atlantica, 3668 - Copacabana Rio de Janeiro RJ £163 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,283 reviews) We had a very pleasant stay. The room was clean and nicely furnished. The mattress was very comfortable. Hotel staff were friendly and very accommodating. The service was excellent. The restaurant and room service were very good. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=9027&PinnedHotelID=9027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) [See all 4,517 properties in São Cristóvão](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635070791015) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check São Cristóvão hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around São Cristóvão ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Santa-Teresa.dx6170807) ![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) ![Lapa which includes a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167224/e9e47544-0162-4a34-a3b1-c62456e255ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lapa You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Lapa. You might want to make time for a stop at Arcos da Lapa or Selarón Steps. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Lapa.dx6167224) ![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) ![Museum of Modern Art showing interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061563/0e0139aa-278d-490a-9197-6ce9c2b43dec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Glória 4.5/5(3 area reviews) You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Gloria.dx6248659) ![General view of the Catete neighborhood with the docklands in the background in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350792/2018fed7-9a23-421c-b38c-ffb1dfc4728c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Catete You might enjoy the beaches while in Catete. Largo do Machado is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Largo do Machado Station or Catete Station to see more of the city. 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