São José Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Beira-Rio Stadium
Catch an event at Beira-Rio Stadium during your trip to Porto Alegre. Take in the museums and sunsets in the area.
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.
Orla do Guaíba
Explore the great outdoors at Orla do Guaíba, a lovely green space in Porto Alegre. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.
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.
Moinhos de Vento Park
Take a break from Porto Alegre’s bustling streets with a visit to a small, attractive park where you can play sports, see a reminder of the city’s past and go wildlife spotting.
Lutheran University of Brazil
Explore the campus of Lutheran University of Brazil during your travels in Canoas. Discover the sunrises while you're in the area.
Activities
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Our pick of the best São José Hotel Deals
Resort Morada del Este
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Courteous and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Continental Porto Alegre by Samba
Breakfast very good
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Continental Business
Quarto limpo, funcionários atenciosos. Agradeço pela Fátima que cuidou da organização do quarto pela gentileza e dedicação.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre
This is just a great spot in there many times and it’s great value and great location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
Check in took too long
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São José
Sarandi
Travellers like the theatres in Sarandi, and Sesi Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Passo da Areia
Passo da Areia is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.
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.
Boa Vista
You'll enjoy the shopping and golf courses in Boa Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Mont'Serrat
Mont'Serrat is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Walk of Fame or Moinhos Shopping Center.
