Title: Sao Francisco Travel Guide: Best of Sao Francisco, Rio de Janeiro Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sao Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco-Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels.0-n6346497-0.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)[Sao Francisco Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sao-Francisco.d6346497.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sao Francisco Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Francisco.d6346497.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sao Francisco Travel Guide ## Rio de Janeiro ![Wide Horizontal Panorama showing São Francisco Beach and Charitas in Niterói and Rio de Janeiro City Mountains During a Magical Sunset with Beautiful Light Rays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346497/91ae8ac9-325d-4e1e-921f-2221eeba8d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wide Horizontal Panorama showing São Francisco Beach and Charitas in Niterói and Rio de Janeiro City Mountains During a Magical Sunset with Beautiful Light Rays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346497/91ae8ac9-325d-4e1e-921f-2221eeba8d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sao Francisco 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) ![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) ![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) ### 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) ![ Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46661804/4d14e43e-05d6-4427-9bcf-b3792770cf8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/angra-dos-reis-and-ilha-grande-boat-tour-from-rio-de-janeiro.a46661804.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: 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) [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 Sao Francisco ![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=6346497) ![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 1 Mar - 2 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=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=4316320&PinnedHotelID=4316320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346497) ![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=6346497) ![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=6346497) ![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 9 Mar - 10 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=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=9027&PinnedHotelID=9027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346497) ![Rio Othon Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24600/24526/03fea7da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rio Othon Palace Avenida Atlantica 3264 Rio de Janeiro RJ £188 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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! (1,147 reviews) Took them a couple requests for our room to get cleaned but other than that a wonderful hotel stay and such a prime location. The hotel sticks out on the strip as one of the highest buildings and the prettiest pool + views Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=24526&PinnedHotelID=24526&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346497) [See all 4,219 properties in Sao Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6346497) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You might want to make time for a stop at Icarai Beach or Guanabara Bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Icarai.dx6346493) ![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) ![Just walk around...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2998/827e263d-85ba-4239-9fd9-d3b6a17b94b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Flamengo Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Catete Palace and Flamengo Beach, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Flamengo.dx6053034) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170800/9ded398e-ff60-41e5-b7f7-600f27cf0cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Leme The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-De-Janeiro-Leme.dx6170800) ![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) ![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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