Santa Cruz

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

Private Helicopter Flight Tour: Rio de Janeiro Landmarks

Rio de Janeiro: 35 min Private Helicopter Tour Christ

RM3,136
per traveller
Rio de Janeiro: 35 min Private Helicopter Tour Christ
Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Flight Tour

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

RM1,588
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour – Scenic Flights Over Landmarks

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer

RM1,333
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer
Lily pads on a pond near a waterfall in a garden in Rio de Janeiro

Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer

RM367
per traveller
Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour | DOORS OFF

Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ

RM2,037
per adult
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ
Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone

Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone

RM216
per adult
Pedra do Telégrafo - Telegrafo Stone
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 9600 Rio de Janeiro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM968 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM968
RM1,194 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Regency Barra Hotel

Regency Barra Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa 5210 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is RM361 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
RM361
RM379 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Praia da Barra da Tijuca and ...
Regency Barra Hotel
Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
The price is RM453 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
RM453
RM521 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
Windsor Marapendi
Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro

Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro

3 out of 5
Rua Senador Nereu Ramos, 238 São João de Meriti
The price is RM158 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
RM158
RM166 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São João de Meriti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Praça Barão do Rio Branco and Palacio da Ilha ...
9/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
"Incredibly hard to sleep next to a motorway & the room looks tired"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro
Lagune Barra Hotel

Lagune Barra Hotel

4 out of 5
6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is RM257 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
RM257
RM277 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ...
Lagune Barra Hotel
SQUARE DESIGN HOTEL

SQUARE DESIGN HOTEL

4 out of 5
Avenida das Américas, 8585 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is RM399 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
RM399
RM418 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,205 reviews)
"Tudo otimo como sempre Voltaremos em marco …………………………………."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

SQUARE DESIGN 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 prominent mountain and beach.

Copacabana

Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto 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 coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and mountains 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

Discover Botafogo, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Botafogo include Botafogo Praia Shopping and Praia de Botafogo, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Botafogo Station.

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.

Santa Cruz