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

Cidade das Criancas

Enjoy a stop at Cidade das Criancas, an entertaining place to visit in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer

Rp1.228.420
per adult
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer
Lily pads on a pond near a waterfall in a garden in Rio de Janeiro

Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer

Rp1.625.850
per traveller
Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer
Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone

Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone

Rp972.453
per adult
Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone
Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal

Rp739.065
per adult
Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal
Rio de Janeiro: 25 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro: 25 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

Rp6.007.993
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 25 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer
Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Flight Tour

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

Rp4.536.122
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer
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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 Rp1.349.259 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp1.349.259
Rp1.416.722 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Praia da Barra da Tijuca and Farmasi Arena ...
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 Rp4.152.996 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp4.152.996
Rp5.126.802 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"El hotel está en excelentes condiciones, muy limpio y los empleados muy amables y atentos."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 Rp1.959.068 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.959.068
Rp2.057.022 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
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 Rp1.021.918 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Rp1.021.918
Rp1.073.010 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Olympic Park and Farmasi Arena are located ...
8/10 Very good! (1,052 reviews)
"Good. Bed sheets were incomplete."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Américas Barra Hotel
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
1430 Abelardo Bueno Avenue Rio de Janeiro
The price is Rp1.897.489 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp1.897.489
Rp2.260.877 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
The price is Rp2.148.811 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.148.811
Rp2.471.132 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,181 reviews)
"Good location in Tijuca. The room was clean and well maintained. Staff was helpful and kind."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Windsor Marapendi
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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 Reserve Beach. 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 coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain peak, a beach, and dense urban buildings.

Leblon

Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.

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