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/c0c4917a-7da5-4b50-8b80-4063025f95c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![São Cristóvão](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507575/38e89d65-0c1a-4b8e-9640-ace536783ca9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![São Cristóvão](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507575/b928158e-84f8-4aa8-bdc8-0d5c68d16dc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![São Cristóvão](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507575/970417fc-e904-4c56-9d09-1acce850b2b0.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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004817/e5cac5b6-428d-4a6a-8dd1-aaa57aa140c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Copacabana Beach 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) ![Christ the Redeemer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502459/257a5a3b-1335-4e25-bdc8-cae983fd96ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ the Redeemer 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061510/cda01e16-e017-4555-8e6b-6ca736abd4d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ipanema Beach 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) ![Maracanã Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502470/1ae04971-f0c7-456c-8ad8-aaf783a4f89b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maracanã Stadium 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) ![Sugar Loaf Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502461/d49b73c7-b318-4382-988d-aab236666e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sugar Loaf Mountain Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sugar-Loaf-Mountain-Urca.d502461.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 **74%** 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 £90 per adult **78%** 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/48221208/34cfa575-79dc-41ca-bba4-68f3495f0359.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) ![Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/492624/22516b8f-a2bc-493e-82f2-65b4ac043ed8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olympic Boulevard, Museum of Tomorrow and Historical Rio £51 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/olympic-boulevard.a492624.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 ![Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10581/130ed5e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon Rio de Janeiro RJ £246 12 Apr - 13 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. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Excellent hotel with a lovely pool, tennis courts, restaurants and amenities. Sandy beach adjacent to the location. Excellent and helpful staff. Only negative is that the bathroom in our room is a bit outdated and could do with a refresh. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=10581&PinnedHotelID=10581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![Hotel Arpoador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/542200/542137/0906373d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Arpoador Rua Francisco Otaviano 177 Rio de Janeiro RJ £282 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (882 reviews) Everything and everyone fantastic! Only thing you guys need more attention to cleanliness of pool area including pool, you need someone to act as pool boy and clean and take care of water inside pool every day , specially a pool this small. It’s wonderful but its dirty. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=542137&PinnedHotelID=542137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![Rio Othon Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24600/24526/bbcaa8e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rio Othon Palace Avenida Atlantica 3264 Rio de Janeiro RJ £177 21 Apr - 22 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,162 reviews) For the price I was expecting to find the property in better conditions. It was still pretty good, but a few items could have been better, like the air conditioning wasn’t turning down or up, it was always the same intensity. We also had a couple of issues with the safe, bit these were taken care ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=24526&PinnedHotelID=24526&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4110000/4100200/4100177/ac519cd6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Avenida Atlantica, 1020 Rio de Janeiro RJ £194 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Rooms are very clean, staff were very helpful. Only issue is with property which seems to be old and copule of things in the room were broken. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=4100177&PinnedHotelID=4100177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![ Hotel Astoria Ipanema (antigo Mar Ipanema)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82900/82832/698a9e27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Astoria Ipanema (antigo Mar Ipanema) Rua Visconde De Piraja, 539 Ipanema Rio de Janeiro RJ £90 23 Apr - 24 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) There was a huge coachorage in my bathroom and after I hardly killed that oneand couldn’t sleep I saw another one next day. I asked them to change my room and they said they can’t and they don’t have any room. After I insisted so hard they accepted and all of a suddeb there was another room. I know ... Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=82832&PinnedHotelID=82832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) ![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 £64 11 Apr - 12 Apr 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! (873 reviews) They were able to keep our bags on our last day so we could spend one last day in town for free Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=82648260&PinnedHotelID=82648260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070791015) [See all 4,511 properties in São Cristóvão](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%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=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070791015&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around São Cristóvão ![Maracanã](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) ![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 Centro](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](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 Circo Voador or Arcos da Lapa. [](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) ![Glória](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) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # São Cristóvão Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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