Centro Historico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Centro Historico
Popular places to visit
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.
Rua da Praia
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rua da Praia during your visit to Porto Alegre. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul Ado Malagoli
A free museum inside a striking-looking neoclassical building is dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary South American art.
Military Museum of the Southern Military Command
Once an important part of southern Brazil’s security, this historic building is now home to an extensive display of military memorabilia.
Metropolitan Cathedral
Admire Renaissance-style architecture, stained-glass windows and intricate mosaic work at one of Porto Alegre’s most important religious sites.
Activities
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Our pick of the best Centro Historico Hotel Deals
Hotel Continental Business
Segunda vez no ano em que fiquei nesse estabelecimento, e notei uma leve queda na qualidade do serviço. No quesito humano, manteve-se a enorme simpatia e educação de toda a equipe: toda interação que tive com os profissionais do hotel foram positivas, todos sempre muito solícitos e gentis. Também ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa
The place is not luxurious but neither is the price, but it was clean, the staff were very helpful, free breakfast buffet which was good.Great location for a walk to Moinhos Vento and to the historical center. I enjoyed walking everyday and got to experience a little of the city. I would definitely ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Lancaster Poa
Everything was perfect. Staff was friendly!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Master Grande Hotel
Yes for the price the room was good. The employees was helpful
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Master Express Alberto Bins
its a comfortable hotel when you are in transit
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2017
Hotel Nacional Inn Porto Alegre
Good hotel, comfortable, clean. Very good price and very complete breakfast. I would recommend it.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Historico
Cidade Baixa
You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Cidade Baixa. You might want to make time for a stop at MEME Santo de Casa Estacao Cultural or Camara Tulio Piva Theater.
Bom Fim
Travellers like the museums in Bom Fim, and Jewish National Migration Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Praia de Belas
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Praia de Belas. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia de Belas Shopping or Beira-Rio Stadium.
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.
Moinhos de Vento
Moinhos de Vento is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.
Rio Branco
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Rio Branco. You might want to make time for a stop at Colegio Americano Museum of Science or Metodista de Educacao Bispo Isac Aco Museum.
