Centro Historico Travel Guide
Porto Alegre
Visit Centro Historico
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sao Pedro Theater
Get tickets for a show at Sao Pedro Theater, a popular theatre in Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
Metropolitan Cathedral
Admire Renaissance-style architecture, stained-glass windows and intricate mosaic work at one of Porto Alegre’s most important religious sites.
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
After visiting Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Centro Historico
Hotel Continental Business
Excelente localização, serviço de primeira e pessoal simpático
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
ibis budget Porto Alegre - Supereconômico
good, but walls with little sound insulation.
Reviewed on 6 May 2024
Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa
Hotel restaurant was excellent
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Master Express Alberto Bins
its a comfortable hotel when you are in transit
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2017
Hotel Lancaster Poa
Everything was perfect. Staff was friendly!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Master Grande Hotel
Pillows were stained, and smelly, sheets had hair and room service was non existent, breakfast was always the same items, loud air conditioning. Also everyone hears everything outside the rooms due to poor insulation on walls. Overall a poor experience.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 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 Joaquim Jose Felizardo Museum.
Bom Fim
Travellers like the museums in Bom Fim, and Jewish National Migration Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Mauricio Sirotsky Sobrinho Park.
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.
