São Paulo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Sao Paulo featuring central business district, a city and a high-rise building

Where to stay in São Paulo

Paulista Avenue showing a city and modern architecture

Jardins

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and cafes highlight some of the noteworthy features of Jardins. Make a stop by Paulista Avenue or Rua Augusta while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Jardins
City Hall showing a city and street scenes

Itaim Bibi

4/5(2 area reviews)

Take time in Itaim Bibi to visit attractions like Parque do Povo and JK Iguatemi Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Campo Belo Station to see more of the city.

Itaim Bibi
Ibirapuera Park showing outdoor art and night scenes as well as an individual male

Moema

Moema is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Ibirapuera and São Paulo Museum of Modern Art are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eucaliptos Subway Station or Moema Station to get around.

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Pinheiros

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Pinheiros is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Faria Lima Station or Pinheiros Metro Station to explore sights like Batman's Alley.

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Vila Mariana

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Vila Mariana is well liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Paulista Avenue and Shopping Metro Santa Cruz are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vila Mariana Station or Ana Rosa Station to get around.

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Morumbi

You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Morumbi. You might want to make time for a stop at Morumbi Stadium or Bandeirantes Palace.

Morumbi
Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel

Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. Ibirapuera 2927, Moema, São Paulo, SP
The price is ₹8,065 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
₹8,065
₹8,468 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,441 reviews)
I liked the hotel very much. Parking was convenient and easy, nearby Shopping Ibirapuera, where there is a money exchange shop on the third floor. The hotel is very close to the subway station, that is very convenient if you need to go to the city center or Avenida Paulista. The staff was very cordial ...

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel
 Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

3.5 out of 5
Rua Martins Fontes, 330, Consolacao, São Paulo
The price is ₹5,009 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
₹5,009
₹5,890 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Quick stay , all good

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
Rosewood Sao Paulo

Rosewood Sao Paulo

5 out of 5
Rua Itapeva, 435, Bela Vista, São Paulo, SP
The price is ₹52,160 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
₹52,160
₹60,133 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (982 reviews)
All great but esp the quality of the construction (thick doors) and lovely room amenities.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Rosewood Sao Paulo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Transamerica Prime International Plaza

Transamerica Prime International Plaza

4 out of 5
Alameda Santos, 981, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,172 reviews)
Yes! It was fully equipped for cooking.

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Transamerica Prime International Plaza
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 2240, Consolação, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,155 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Paulista Suites by Charlie

Paulista Suites by Charlie

3.5 out of 5
Rua Vergueiro 1661, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (908 reviews)
Sempre quando em São Paulo fico aqui. Muito bom serviço e localização.

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Paulista Suites by Charlie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of São Paulo

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 32%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 27%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful shopping malls downtown very Western

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Went for F1 didn't see a lot but looks very much a busy city hundreds of tower blocks

4/5 - Good

Roger

I was only overnighting in Sao Paulo so no time to explore or enjoy so Hotel Oyo Paulista met my requirements perfectly.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quite spread out but lots to do, see and eat!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love São Paulo and have visited many times. It has plenty of challenges if the visitor, and you really need some Portuguese to get the most out of it. But One of the world’s great cities no question

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great ramen at lamen kazu - in liberdade district

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