Sao Francisco Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sao Francisco
Stay near popular Sao Francisco attractions
Activities
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
Entrance to the Giant Roda of Rio de Janeiro
Full-Day Rio de Janeiro Tour with Lunch, Christ & Sugarloaf
Our pick of the best Sao Francisco Hotel Deals
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
"ALL THE ABOVE"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Othon Palace Copacabana Rio
"Rooftop was amazing Waves some older staff unpleasant and difficult Entrance of hotel needs a spruce up and replace canopy"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
"I had a wonderful stay at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. From the moment I arrived, the service was excellent. The doormen were always so helpful getting me in and out of the car, which I really appreciated. The restaurant was excellent, and the service there was consistently attentive and ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
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Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
"Everything it’s was good!!"
Reviewed on 27 July 2026
Hotel Atlântico Rio
"Good location for transport, good breakfast. Asked for safe to be repair, never happened, tv and its channels are poor quality, elevator situation is bad."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Sao Francisco
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 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.
Rio de Janeiro Centro
You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Municipal Theater is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
