São João Travel Guide
Porto Alegre
Popular places to visit
Beira-Rio Stadium
Catch an event at Beira-Rio Stadium during your trip to Porto Alegre. Take in the museums and sunsets in the area.
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.
Moinhos de Vento Park
Take a break from Porto Alegre’s bustling streets with a visit to a small, attractive park where you can play sports, see a reminder of the city’s past and go wildlife spotting.
Bourbon Shopping
During your visit to Porto Alegre, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bourbon Shopping. Take in the theatre scene and sunsets in the area.
Museum of VARIG
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of VARIG in Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in São João
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Recepcionistas muito atenciosos. Café da manhã com bastante variedade. Não gostei do cheiro do quarto (cheiro de dedetizador) e lençóis não me pareciam completamente limpos. O chuveiro é maravilhoso com ótima pressão.
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025
Master Express Dom Pedro II
Internet doesn'r work, people from the hotel don't give any help with they problems, Bad cleaned.
Reviewed on 1 May 2025
Hotel Continental Business
Ok
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre
This is a well staffed and professionally operated property. Buffet breakfast with many options. Restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Food is excellent and reasonably priced. Service and Wait staff also excellent. My only complaint is that building is old and in need of some maintenance and upgrades. ...
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
All good
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Porto Alegre
The hotel was modern and very clean. The front desk staff and the concierge were amazing, they were very friendly and responsive. The location is excellent, you have shopping right next to the hotel and there's another mall almost across the street. The view from the room was great, I had a great ...
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São João
Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.
Navegantes
You'll enjoy the shopping and theatres in Navegantes. You might want to make time for a stop at Novo DC Theater or DC Navegantes Shopping.
Passo da Areia
Passo da Areia is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Mont'Serrat
Mont'Serrat is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Walk of Fame or Moinhos Shopping Center.
Boa Vista
You'll enjoy the shopping and golf courses in Boa Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
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.
