Historic Center Travel Guide
Sao Paulo
Visit Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Rua 25 de Marco
During your trip to São Paulo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rua 25 de Marco. Experience the area's theatre scene and museums.
Republic Square
Find out about the history of São Paulo when you spend time at Republic Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Mercado Municipal
Get your fill of the tastes, smells and energy of South America in this bustling and artfully designed market.
Copan Building
You can find out about the history of São Paulo with a visit to Copan Building. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Sala São Paulo Concert Hall
A grand railroad station houses the Julio Prestes Cultural Center where you can hear the beautiful sounds of São Paulo's symphony orchestra.
Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
Reserve tickets for ballet and musical performances at this grandiose theater and appreciate the opulent décor of its halls and auditorium.
Top hotels in Historic Center
Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
Food was amazing
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Check in very good, Room service terrible. I asked for a Burger and ketchup. Bacon was extra cooked and Ketchup never arrived... Not even after I complained. Very disappointing... Apart from that my stay was good, rooms are very good and front desk very friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
SOOZ Hotel Collection
For the past two years, I have been staying at this hotel whenever I travel from New York to São Paulo. I always choose it because of its central location. However, during my last visit on February 8th, 2026, I had a terrible experience. I was given a dirty room with no towels and garbage on the ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
SLAVIERO Downtown São Paulo
Ar condicionado não estava funcionando; lenço sujo.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
HOTEL AMALIA
Clean
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Dan Inn Planalto São Paulo
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
República
Get to know República and its many features like its monuments and parks. You might want to explore sights like Republic Square and Copan Building, and you can jump on the metro at Republica Station or Anhangabau Station to get around the city.
Liberdade
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Liberdade. Hakka Eventos and Aclimacao Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Sao Joaquim Station or Vergueiro Station to get around the larger area.
Bras
Well liked for its museums and monuments, Bras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mega Polo Moda and Feirinha da Madrugada, and jump on the metro at Bras Metro Station to get around the city.
Bela Vista
While you're in Bela Vista, take in top sights like Paulista Avenue and jump on the metro at Trianon-Masp Station to see more of the city.
Consolação
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Consolação. Top attractions like Paulista Avenue and Football Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Paulista Station or Higienópolis-Mackenzie Station to see more of the city.
Jardim Paulista
You might enjoy the bars while in Jardim Paulista. Paulista Avenue is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Consolacao Station or Oscar Freire Station to see more of the city.
