Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Rio de Janeiro
Visit Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
Pedra Do Telégrafo + Praia De Grumari
Grumari, Prainha & Pontal Beach Day Tour with Transfer
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Min Helicopter Tour Christ the Redeemer
Sitio Roberto Burle Marx Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer
Rio de Janeiro: 35 Minutes Doors Off Helicopter Tour Christ
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Regency Barra Hotel
"So so. Nothing special. A hassle to check in. Room clean with good AC and shower."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
"El hotel está en excelentes condiciones, muy limpio y los empleados muy amables y atentos."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Laghetto Stilo Barra
"I had a wonderful stay at Laghetto Stilo Barra. The location is perfect, right by the beach, and the hotel itself is beautiful and very well maintained. My room overlooked the sea, so I fell asleep every night to the sound of the waves, and I could even shower while looking out at the ocean—an unforgettable ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Américas Barra Hotel
"Good. Bed sheets were incomplete."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Windsor Marapendi
"The front staff was very friendly and helpful! They do their best to speak English when I cannot speak fluent Portuguese and Spanish. The restaurant and bar staff were also very friendly. The cleaning staff are nice. The beach view from my room was very pretty. It would have been nice to have a balcony ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Where to stay in Santa Cruz
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
