Sao Paulo

Travel Guide

Bank of Brazil Cultural Center featuring street scenes and heritage architecture as well as a large group of people
Italia Building which includes a city and skyline
Sao Paulo showing modern architecture
Sao Paulo showing street performance as well as a large group of people
Sao Paulo which includes city views, a city and a skyscraper

Experience the cultural diversity of in this megacity and visit religious buildings or practice your Portuguese with locals innightclubs, before shopping at designer shops under the shadow of toweringskyscrapers.

The largest city in Brazilis often considered by some to be simply a commercial city, but a recentcultural revival in São Paulo has seen it become amajor attraction with many museums, galleries and a vibrant nightlife. Thepopulous city boasts one of the most dramatic skylines in the world, but withmany historical sites nestled between the towering glass skyscrapers.

There are plenty of things to see outside the citycentre the parks and gardens of São Paulo arepopular meeting places at the weekends. Although a little Portuguese goes along way, you’ll find English is spoken at most of the major sights andattractions in the city.

For a bit of tranquillity, visit Parque doIbirapuera this is a great place to spend the afternoon, chilling on theshores of the lakes surrounded by trees. In the evening, visit the AuditorioIbirapuera for an outdoor concert. See how the night sky unfolding before youreyes in the Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini. Go to the Museu de ArteModerna in to view works by Pablo Picasso and Brazilian artists.

Learn more about the history of SãoPaulo and visit some of the oldest sites of the city. Visit theiconic Mosteiro de São Bento and observe the Sunday Mass with Gregorian chants,then take a selfie with the nearby Cathedral of São Paulo, one of the mostphotographed buildings in the city.

Where to stay in Sao Paulo

Paulista Avenue featuring a city and modern architecture

Jardins

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and cafes highlight some of the noteworthy features of Jardins. Make a stop by Paulista Avenue or Rua Augusta while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Jardins
City Hall which includes street scenes and a city

Itaim Bibi

4/5(2 area reviews)

Take time in Itaim Bibi to visit attractions like Parque do Povo and JK Iguatemi Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Campo Belo Station to see more of the city.

Itaim Bibi
Ibirapuera Park showing night scenes and outdoor art as well as an individual male

Moema

Moema is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Ibirapuera and São Paulo Museum of Modern Art are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eucaliptos Subway Station or Moema Station to get around.

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Pinheiros

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Pinheiros is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Faria Lima Station or Pinheiros Metro Station to explore sights like Batman's Alley.

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Vila Mariana

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Vila Mariana is well liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Paulista Avenue and Shopping Metro Santa Cruz are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vila Mariana Station or Ana Rosa Station to get around.

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Morumbi

You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Morumbi. You might want to make time for a stop at Morumbi Stadium or Bandeirantes Palace.

Morumbi
Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel

Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. Ibirapuera 2927, Moema, São Paulo, SP
The price is €199 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
€199
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,401 reviews)
"Gostei muito da minha estadia! O hotel é bem cuidado, confortável e com ótimo atendimento. Tudo muito limpo e organizado, e a equipe sempre atenciosa. Excelente localização e café da manhã delicioso. Recomendo e voltaria com certeza!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel
 Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

3.5 out of 5
Rua Martins Fontes, 330, Consolacao, São Paulo
The price is €40 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
€40
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The location was alright. The breakfast was really good. The thing I dislike the construction they had on the same floor."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
Hotel Domani

Hotel Domani

3 out of 5
Rua Dr. Gastão Vidigal, 165, Guarulhos, SP
The price is €42 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
€42
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Guarulhos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,160 reviews)
"Nice place spacious with friendly staff."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hotel Domani
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Transamerica Prime International Plaza

Transamerica Prime International Plaza

4 out of 5
Alameda Santos, 981, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,146 reviews)
"Excelente en todos los aspectos"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Transamerica Prime International Plaza
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 2240, Consolação, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,128 reviews)
"Restaurant on the bottom, many shops, restaurants and bar near by. Room was just as pictures."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Apê Bela Cintra

Apê Bela Cintra

3 out of 5
Rua Bela Cintra, 934, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,094 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Apê Bela Cintra
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sao Paulo

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful shopping malls downtown very Western

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Went for F1 didn't see a lot but looks very much a busy city hundreds of tower blocks

4/5 - Good

Roger

I was only overnighting in Sao Paulo so no time to explore or enjoy so Hotel Oyo Paulista met my requirements perfectly.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quite spread out but lots to do, see and eat!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love São Paulo and have visited many times. It has plenty of challenges if the visitor, and you really need some Portuguese to get the most out of it. But One of the world’s great cities no question

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great ramen at lamen kazu - in liberdade district