Central Zone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pinacoteca do Estado featuring heritage architecture
Pinacoteca do Estado featuring heritage architecture
Viaduto do Cha featuring a city as well as a large group of people
Municipal Theater featuring interior views and theatre scenes
Municipal Theater which includes theatre scenes

Where to stay in Central Zone

Sunday afternoon in São Paulo

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.

Bela Vista
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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.

Bras
Italia Building which includes interior views

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.

República
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Liberdade

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Liberdade. Hakka Eventos and Teatro Santo Agostinho 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.

Liberdade
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Consolação

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Consolação
Sao Paulo which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Historic Center

Historic Center is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, São Bento Monastery and Rua 25 de Marco are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sao Bento Station or Se Station to get around.

Historic Center
 Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

3.5 out of 5
Rua Martins Fontes, 330 São Paulo
The price is NZ$94 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$94
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,057 reviews)
Food was amazing

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
 Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo

Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo

4 out of 5
R Martins Fontes 71 Centro São Paulo SP
The price is NZ$116 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$116
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Nice room, great location and nice amenities with a great breakfast

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Rosewood Sao Paulo

Rosewood Sao Paulo

5 out of 5
Rua Itapeva, 435 São Paulo SP
The price is NZ$1,126 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$1,126
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
One of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed at, and I stay at many Four Seasons etc. Beautiful rooms and excellent food. Very nice spa facilities. Did not feel over crowded. I did have a short stay so I could not say if location wise it was well located, I pretty much stayed in the resort the 2 days ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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.
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 2240 São Paulo SP
Stay at this apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,318 reviews)
Great location and clean property. They should be more flexible with the check in and check out.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Apê Bela Cintra

Apê Bela Cintra

3 out of 5
Rua Bela Cintra, 934 São Paulo SP
Stay at this apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,225 reviews)
This studio is functional and will serve its purpose - but it lacks some special touches to win a 5th star. The good: - Location: just one block away from Paulista Avenue, bakery Bela Paulista (that is 24 hours), drug stores, super markets, and restaurants, besides access to the metro. The location ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Apê Bela Cintra
Apê Brás - Shopping Plaza Polo

Apê Brás - Shopping Plaza Polo

3 out of 5
R. Barão de Ladário, 640 São Paulo SP
Stay at this apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
The hotel is nice and clean, everything is around the corner. Very good hotel.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Apê Brás - Shopping Plaza Polo
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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