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.

The Best Hotels in Sao Francisco, Rio de Janeiro - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Sao Francisco hotels

1. Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel

Icarai, 1.9 km from Sao Francisco

Rasmus

₹9,314 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

2. H Niteroi Hotel

3.6 km from Sao Francisco

Kathleen

₹12,618 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

3. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

8.2 km from Sao Francisco

Thiago

₹5,206 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

4. Hotel Monte Alegre

10 km from Sao Francisco

Onsby

₹3,485 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

5. Downtown Santana Hotel

10.7 km from Sao Francisco

Brayan Axel

₹2,814 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

6. Regency Park Hotel

10 km from Sao Francisco

Jenniffer

₹6,162 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

7. Hotel OK

8.9 km from Sao Francisco

Wagner

₹4,627 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

8. Hotel Art Lapa

9.4 km from Sao Francisco

Ana Sofia

₹3,414 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

9. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

9.3 km from Sao Francisco

Shaun

₹8,002 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

10. Saionara Hotel

12.6 km from Sao Francisco

Lars

₹6,259 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

11. Casa Nova Hotel

9.6 km from Sao Francisco

Kachi

₹5,707 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

12. Royal Rio Palace Hotel

10.4 km from Sao Francisco

Nigel

₹7,548 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

13. Américas Granada Hotel

9.6 km from Sao Francisco

Isata

₹5,721 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

14. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

7.8 km from Sao Francisco

roderick

₹13,949 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

15. Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão

19.6 km from Sao Francisco

Julie

₹10,638 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

16. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

8.3 km from Sao Francisco

William

₹6,684 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

17. ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America

19.1 km from Sao Francisco

Bruno

₹4,335 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

18. Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

12.4 km from Sao Francisco

YANYING

₹18,684 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

19. Windsor Asturias Hotel

8.9 km from Sao Francisco

Larissa

₹8,370 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

20. Royal Regency Palace Hotel

9.1 km from Sao Francisco

MARCIA

₹7,996 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Where to stay in Sao Francisco

Find the best Sao Francisco areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 modern architectural structure with a unique design, a pool, and a waterfront setting.

Rio de Janeiro Centro

You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Top Sao Francisco Hotel Reviews

Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property in a great location. Service was excellent - really outstanding. Really enjoyed the rooftop pool area for evening cocktails."

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."

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

8/10 Good

"It's a great hotel for the location. Near Cinelandia and Lapa, short ride to several businesses, consulates and Santos Dumont airport. Perfect view of the Sugar Loaf mountain from the rooftop by the pool. Staff was attentive and helped with what they could. However during my stay, the boiler broke down and there was no hot water for several hours into the night, so no hot shower that day. I also was shocked they didn't have a proper business center (with a "business " name and everything). TV only had local channels and awful signal, so couldn't even check/watch some of the World Cup. Wifi was a hit or miss, often only working in the lobby area. 2 elevators and one was under repairs, so 1 elevator for 19 floors, I was using the stairs often. Breakfast was excellent. If they fixed whatever wasn't working during my stay, it's a great hotel."

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1. Matiz Niteroi Design Hotel

2. H Niteroi Hotel

3. ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

4. Hotel Monte Alegre

5. Downtown Santana Hotel

6. Regency Park Hotel

7. Hotel OK

8. Hotel Art Lapa

9. Windsor Guanabara Hotel

10. Saionara Hotel

11. Casa Nova Hotel

12. Royal Rio Palace Hotel

13. Américas Granada Hotel

14. Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish

15. Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão

16. B&B HOTEL Santos Dumont

17. ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America

18. Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

19. Windsor Asturias Hotel

20. Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Where to stay in Sao Francisco

Copacabana

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Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

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