Vila Olimpia Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Vila Olimpia, Sao Paulo

You’re likely already making plans to see the sights of historical relevance during your holiday in Vila Olimpia. During your stay, you can visit the shops and bars.

Based on our travel expertise, Mercure São Paulo JK is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Rua Augusta is a short 6-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your trip is Vitacon - Ferreira Lobo.

In Vila Olimpia, there are 68 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Shopping Vila Olimpia, JK Iguatemi Shopping Mall and Brigadeiro Faria Lima Avenue. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Paulista Avenue and Interlagos Race Track.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Vila Olimpia, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Vila Olimpia, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.