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A coastal cityscape with a beach, water reflections, and a hill in the background.

Copacabana

Mingle with the local residents on one of the world’s most famous beaches, admire art deco buildings and party until dawn in this effervescent neighborhood.

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A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

Ipanema

Relax on beautiful beaches, shop for fashion and revel in the nightlife of one of Rio de Janeiro’s most stylish areas.

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A beach with people, umbrellas, and a large mountain in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighborhood.

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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.

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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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Top Sao Francisco Hotel Reviews

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"2nd time staying @ Royal Rio palace."

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great from arrival to departure. It is in a great location. It felt very safe to go out walking in the day. There was a Western Union around the corner for currency exchange if you needed it. There were some places to eat just doors away and taxis to places like the Copacabana Palace end of town and Roxy Dinner show were easy to get and cheap. We were in a Fairmont Gold club room and the lounge was lovely with views over Copacabana beach towards Sugar Loaf, and great for breakfast. I had fresh made omelette every day. The white wine in the lounge was not great, but the red was fine. The spa was lovely and compared to some hotel spas not horrifically priced. Housekeeping were excellent and brought extra water and clean towels in the evening and the corridors were quiet at night. We had no internal noise although the sliding patio doors let some external noise in but not enough to keep you awake. The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean. The lounge staff could not have been more helpful and arranged a car to take us to the Roxy and back. It was not very much more than an Uber but we had a dedicated person waiting for us as soon as the show finished. All in all a great hotel experience and would recommend this hotel."

Windsor Oceanico

10/10 Excellent

"Wow spectacular I really liked the hotel and my family also, the atmosphere really good, very quiet, the restaurant was perfect, the attention very kind all the staff, no problems in the hotel, I only have one suggestion for the hotel, coffee and tea should be free inside of the property, because when I finished to eat inside of the restaurant, my mom wanted a cup of tea, so they have the hot water, but the small bag of tea had a price, that was in the bar, after the dinner wow it was surprised for me, so at the end, it’s something that you should to improve, but In general, Everything was amazing, thanks…"

JANEIRO Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hola!! Si vas de vacaciones a Río el lugar para alojarte es “el Janeiro”. Creo que 5 estrellas es poco. Desde la atención, el servicio, la excelencia de su personal en cada una de las áreas, la mejor ubicación de todo Río y cada detalle demuestra que NADA fue liberado al azar en este hotel. MARAVILLOSO. Gracias, sin duda pronto volveremos."

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What is Sao Francisco like?

Sao Francisco is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches. Are you looking for Sao Francisco travel tips? Make sure that you visit Icarai Beach and Guanabara Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Sao Francisco, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Sao Francisco.

What is there to do around this Niteroi neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Icarai Beach, Sao Francisco Beach and Praia de Charitas while you're in Sao Francisco. A visit to Guanabara Bay is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Basilica de Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora, Caio Martins Stadium and Centro Cultural La Salle are just a few of the places to visit in and around Sao Francisco. UFF Art Center and Praia do Cais are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Niteroi.

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Our top choices for Sao Francisco hotels

1. H Niteroi Hotel

2. Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel

3. Hotel Orizzonte Niterói by Atlantica

4. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

5. Petit Rio Hotel

6. Arena Leme Hotel

7. Royal Regency Palace Hotel

8. Windsor Leme Hotel

9. Novotel RJ Santos Dumont

10. Royal Rio Palace Hotel

11. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

12. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

13. Elegance Praia Hotel

14. Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

15. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

16. Regency Park Hotel

17. Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

18. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

19. Scorial Rio Hotel

20. Orla Copacabana Hotel

Where to stay in Sao Francisco

Copacabana

Ipanema

Barra da Tijuca

Botafogo

Leblon

Top Sao Francisco Hotel Reviews

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

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