Centro Historico
Porto Alegre
Visit Centro Historico
Popular places to visit
Porto Alegre Public Market
Shop for clothes, specialty foods and unique items at a downtown marketplace that has been serving customers since the second half of the 19th century.
Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center
A building that used to provide the city with energy for heating and lighting is now a cultural center hosting art exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances.
Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul Ado Malagoli
A free museum inside a striking-looking neoclassical building is dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary South American art.
Rua da Praia
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rua da Praia during your visit to Porto Alegre. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Military Museum of the Southern Military Command
Once an important part of southern Brazil’s security, this historic building is now home to an extensive display of military memorabilia.
Metropolitan Cathedral
Admire Renaissance-style architecture, stained-glass windows and intricate mosaic work at one of Porto Alegre’s most important religious sites.
Things to do
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Top hotels in Centro Historico
Hotel Continental Business
A hospedagem no geral foi bem tranquila. Não tivemos barulho nos quartos e visivelmente o quarto estava limpo. No banheiro, a equipe de limpeza precisa caprichar na limpeza da saída de ar logo acima do vaso sanitário(estava cheio de sujeira). Em relação ao café da manhã, achamos bem mediano(basicamente ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Lancaster Poa
Staff was nice but room was a bit old and not nice as expected
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Master Grande Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
ibis budget Porto Alegre - Supereconômico
Tivemos uma estadia excelente, fomos super bem recepcionados pelos funcionários e equipe do hotel, permitiram que fizéssemos o check-in 2 horas e meia antes do horário por já haver disponibilidade do quarto. Estrutura do hotel muito bem cuidada, quarto extremamente funcional e tecnológico.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Master Express Alberto Bins
Ritter Hotéis
I like this historical hotel with reasonable price. But furniture was old. I was injured by chairs.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Historico
Cidade Baixa
You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Cidade Baixa. You might want to make time for a stop at Camara Tulio Piva Theater or MEME Santo de Casa Estacao Cultural.
Praia de Belas
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Praia de Belas. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia de Belas Shopping or Brazilian Navy Park.
Farroupilha
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Farroupilha. You might want to make time for a stop at Araujo Vianna Auditorium or Salao de Atos Theater.
Floresta
Shopping and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Floresta. Make a stop by Sports Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rodoviaria de Porto Alegre Station to get around town.
Moinhos de Vento
Moinhos de Vento is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.
Rio Branco
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Rio Branco. You might want to make time for a stop at Colegio Americano Museum of Science or Metodista de Educacao Bispo Isac Aco Museum.
