What is São Francisco Xavier like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Rio de Janeiro's São Francisco Xavier neighbourhood.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in São Francisco Xavier.

What is there to do around this Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around São Francisco Xavier include Rio Niteroi Bridge, Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes and CADEG. While you're out sightseeing, Jardim Zoológico RIOZOO and Sports Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rio de Janeiro.

How can I get around São Francisco Xavier and the greater Rio de Janeiro area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Rio de Janeiro St. Francis Xavier Station.

Top 10 São Francisco Xavier Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in São Francisco Xavier

"Friendly staff and good location."

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Excellent hotel, good food, beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro touristic points. Pool was quiet in terms of crowd and had good music. "

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21 Mar - 22 Mar

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

"Loved the staff, and loved the promptness of requested services or food. Only bad thing was sheets (stains and smell) and facilities. Seems old and could have better lighting. Otherwise everyone there is amazing! "

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20 Mar - 21 Mar

"The hotel is simple, close to airport. Very nice. But at night around the hotel is not safe."

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

"so many homeless people staying around the hotel "

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14 Mar - 15 Mar

"Great stay..my first visit to Rio ..great stay for my money!"

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"Close to the center, stopping. "

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14 Mar - 15 Mar

"Great location in the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood "

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25 Feb - 26 Feb

"Good place to stay "

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

"Excellent stay. The included breakfast was great. It was very simple and cozy."

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

"Location. Cost benefit is good"

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18 Mar - 19 Mar

"The location is excellent. The room is little dusty "

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12 Mar - 13 Mar

"Internet is horrible. System falls al the time. Too Bureaucratic to access again. "

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"All good inside "

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24 Feb - 25 Feb

"Good place! "

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17 Mar - 18 Mar

"Amazing four star service and staff. Absolutely germ free cleanliness. Constantly cleaning. You could eat off the floor. My third year here. I shall return."

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20 Feb - 21 Feb

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

"The place is great value, beautiful studio with an amazing top roof pool. Great customer service. The area around is not the nicest if you walk but it’s close to the famous stairs and lots of transportation. Overall excellent."

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Great customer service "

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12 Mar - 13 Mar

"Serene spot for relaxation. Large pool long enough for me to swim laps. Spacious room with almost no street noise disturbance. Staff very attentive and kind, especially Guilherme and Vladimir at reception. Extensive breakfast selection with certain items cooked to your order. "

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"When I first checked in to my room, all towels and soaps were used. Took them eight hours to give me fresh towels. Breakfast is very simple and limited if compared to other hotels of the same standard. Facilities are modern and well maintained staff were nice and helpful. However, cleaning staff let me down at the beginning of my stay."

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17 Mar - 18 Mar

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Where to stay in São Francisco Xavier

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Copacabana

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4/5(169 area reviews)

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.