What is Santa Cruz like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Rio de Janeiro's Santa Cruz neighborhood. Are you looking for Santa Cruz travel tips? Be sure to check out Serra de Sao Tome and Cidade das Criancas while you're in the neighborhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Santa Cruz area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Rio de Janeiro, choose from one of Expedia's 10 hotels and other accommodations in Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Cruz?

For additional details about updating your trip to Santa Cruz or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What can I see and do in this Rio de Janeiro neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Santa Cruz are Serra de Sao Tome and Cidade das Criancas. You might also plan a visit to Pedra do Sino when you're sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro.

How can I get around Santa Cruz and the greater Rio de Janeiro area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Santa Cruz Station.

Top Santa Cruz Hotels from SAR 99

Discover 720 Santa Cruz hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

"Very clean hotel. The breakfast is amazing. The staff are friendly and helpful. "

SAR 146 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

"I loved the service at the property. The guard and the receptionist were fantastic help during my stay."

SAR 111 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Apr - 17 Apr

SAR 990 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Mar - 21 Mar

"The host were very kind and nice. Definitely will stay again! "

SAR 162 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Mar - 28 Mar

"Marcio é um excelente anfitrião, me senti em casa, espaço amplo, equipado, não senti falta de nada."

SAR 104 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Mar - 24 Mar

"Was hard to find location at night. Directions takes you garage and not the office area"

SAR 224 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Mar - 22 Mar

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Mar - 21 Mar

"Perfeito"

SAR 177 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Apr - 19 Apr

"Great "

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Luxo Plus com Cama Casal | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

"Overall is good, I would expect more based on the price. Housekeeping, room service and overall hospitality do a very good job. They do however need to upgrade their beds, they’re old and uncomfortable to sleep in. They could add a plus with a coffee machine and clothing iron in the rooms. I didn’t like the bracelet part; they require all clients to wear a bracelet but do not give it to you at check-in, which was kind of annoying for the security guard to ask me to go get it at 3am 2 days later...

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

SAR 429 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Apr - 9 Apr

"The rooms were clean, modern and beds were very comfortable. All of the staff were so nice and accommodating - especially the staff at the pool bar and room service. The location was central and easy for tour transfers and Ubers to access. Great value for the price!"

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

"Really good place to stay. Breakfast buffet was great, but didn’t get room upgrade or even a room with a bed for a couple. We got 2 twin beds and had to place them together. Still, restaurant and pool was great. The best is the proximity to the beach and their beach services! Really friendly staff too. "

SAR 562 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

SAR 607 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

"The check in and subsequent support from the reception was really excellent. All of them spoke good English too. Only thing was that our room cards stopped working every day. Great room and view and balcony. Very nice breakfast as well. All there also very nice and friendly. "

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Mar - 22 Mar

"I’m giving my rating based on price. The hotel could be amazing if they would just figure out a way to vent the bathrooms out. The rooms get so humid bc there are no fans in the bathroom that anything wet will never dry. It is a shame, bc the hotel seems to be renovated. Also the hotel has no contacts in the tourism business so if you want to do anything touristy, they have no clue."

SAR 218 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

"cleaning of the rooms leaves something to be desired, very dirty elevators, air conditioning leaking water on the floor of the room and the shower door does not close properly, causing a risk of falling."

SAR 156 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Apr - 10 Apr

Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers, lifeguards on site

"The hotel wasn't far from the airport. The customer service was impeccable."

SAR 447 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

SAR 247 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Mar - 22 Mar

SAR 1,290 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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Copacabana

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4/5(940 area reviews)

Famed for its 4 km balneario beach, this lively Rio de Janeiro neighborhood offers surfing at Arpoador Beach, historic Fort Copacabana, and the iconic promenade designed by Roberto Burle Marx. Enjoy numerous hotels, restaurants, and nightlife, with easy access via three subway Metro stations.

Recent reviews of Santa Cruz hotels

5/5 Excellent

"Stayed here for 7 days. Room was a bit small but comfortable. Views from the pool were amazing. Staff was great. I would stay here again we had a great time."

A verified traveler stayed at CDesign Hotel

Posted 5 days ago

5/5 Excellent

Excepcional!

"Foi tudo ótimo. Ficamos muito a vontade! Piscina ótima, quarto amplo, internet boa, limpeza e atenção dos funcionários tb! Destaque para o café da manhã e a vista da varanda do quarto e da piscina. A comida no restaurante vem bem servida, porém poucas opções de massas. Único ponto a reclamar é a falta de uma academia. Eles tem convênio com 1 academia próxima, mas ao custo de 40,00/diaria! Não sei quantas horas. "

A verified traveler stayed at Hotel Atlântico Sul

Posted 6 days ago

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Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro

Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro

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Hotel Avenida

Casa 1

Casa 1

Guesthouse Casa da Montanha

Guesthouse Casa da Montanha

Casa Branca 355

Casa Branca 355

Mont Blanc Diamond Flat

Mont Blanc Diamond Flat

Piscina Barra da Tijuca Brazilian Corner

Piscina Barra da Tijuca Brazilian Corner

Mercure RJ Nova Iguaçu Hotel

Mercure RJ Nova Iguaçu Hotel

Novotel Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca

Novotel Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca

Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

2 km From Praia da Alvorada Near Barra Shopping Am203

2 km From Praia da Alvorada Near Barra Shopping Am203

Laghetto Stilo Barra

Laghetto Stilo Barra

Riale Brisa Barra

Riale Brisa Barra

Finesse in Barra da Tijuca Beach View Lc201

Finesse in Barra da Tijuca Beach View Lc201

Promenade Link Stay Barra da Tijuca

Promenade Link Stay Barra da Tijuca

Novotel Rio de Janeiro Parque Olímpico

Novotel Rio de Janeiro Parque Olímpico

Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico

Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

L'amour Hotel

L'amour Hotel

Coverage in Barra da Tijuca for 6 People Lc2207

Coverage in Barra da Tijuca for 6 People Lc2207

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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Recent reviews of Santa Cruz hotels

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