Scharlau Travel Guide
Sao Leopoldo
Popular places to visit
Escolar Arnildo Hoppen Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Escolar Arnildo Hoppen Museum during your trip to Sao Leopoldo. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.
Visconde de Sao Leopoldo History Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Visconde de Sao Leopoldo History Museum during your travels in Sao Leopoldo. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
Train Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Train Museum during your trip to Sao Leopoldo. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Scharlau

ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
Great, they were sweet and let me check in on arrival before the 3:00 pm check in time on the wall. Professional staff that took care of me and they make sure I was satisfied. The restaurant is great, delicious food.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Novotel Porto Alegre Airport
Great place, friendly staff, and very good food. I will stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Master Express Dom Pedro II

Intercity Porto Alegre Aeroporto
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Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Hotel Deville Prime Porto Alegre

Intercity São Leopoldo
Great location. Tasty breakfast. Comfortable, recently renovated and clean room.
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Scharlau

Santos Dumont
Even though there aren't top sights in Santos Dumont, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Bourbon Shopping. Jump on the metro at Rio Sinos Station to see more of the city.

Campina
While Campina isn't home to many top sights, Bourbon Shopping and Immigrant Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rio dos Sinos
Rio dos Sinos might not have many top sights, but Bourbon Shopping and Immigrant Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Arroio da Manteiga
While Arroio da Manteiga may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bourbon Shopping and Immigrant Square.

São Miguel
While São Miguel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Visconde de Sao Leopoldo History Museum and Train Museum.

Sao Leopoldo Centro
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Sao Leopoldo Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Train Museum or Visconde de Sao Leopoldo History Museum.
