São Luís Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal road with parked cars and a beach in the background.
A historic building with two prominent towers and a clock.
A street with colorful buildings, blue doors, and a cobblestone road.
A fountain with water jets in a circular pool, surrounded by buildings and trees.
A wide sandy beach with gentle waves, lined with palm trees and beachfront buildings.

Our guide on where to stay in São Luís

Find the best São Luís areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ponta D'areia

If you're spending some time in Ponta D'areia, Ponta d'Areia Beach and Calhau Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Turu

While Turu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rio Anil Shopping and Olho d'Agua Beach.

Centro Historico

While visiting Centro Historico, you might make a stop by sights like Centro de História Natural e Arqueologia do Maranhão and São Luís Central Market.

Ponta do Farol

Travellers like the beaches in Ponta do Farol, and Ponta d'Areia Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tirirical

While Tirirical isn't home to many top sights, Rio Anil Shopping and Bacanga State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rede Andrade SLZ

Rede Andrade SLZ

3 out of 5
Av Colares Moreira Quadra 100 Lote 4 São Luís MA
The price is NZ$67 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$67
per night
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Tropical Shopping and Mirante ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,108 reviews)
"The place needs lots of renovations. It’s an old building. The bed had no cover, just the sheet. The towels were very thin and there were no hand towels, just one towel per guest. The TV is old and needs to be reset every time you use it. There is no restaurant available just the breakfast in the ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Rede Andrade SLZ
Hotel Luzeiros São Luis

Hotel Luzeiros São Luis

4 out of 5
Rua João Pereira Damasceno, 02 São Luís MA
The price is NZ$188 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$188
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this spa hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel Luzeiros São Luis
Veleiros Mar Hotel

Veleiros Mar Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. dos Holandeses, Qd 14, lotes 1 e 2 São Luís MA
The price is NZ$156 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$156
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in São Luís. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Popular attractions Mirante da Lagoa and Ponta d'Areia ...
Veleiros Mar Hotel
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.
Aparthotel holandeses

Aparthotel holandeses

3 out of 5
Av. dos Holandeses, 3 São Luís MA
Stay at this aparthotel in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Calhau Beach and Tropical Shopping are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Hospedagem muito boa tudo limpo maravilhoso pretendo volta mais vezes"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Aparthotel holandeses
Edifício Creta

Edifício Creta

3.5 out of 5
10 R. dos Ipês São Luís MA
Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and minibars. Popular attractions Mirante da Lagoa and Tropical Shopping are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
"It was perfect for our short stay in SLZ"

Reviewed on 19 June 2024

Edifício Creta
São Luís Apartment

São Luís Apartment

São Luís MA
Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy a garden, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Rio Anil Shopping and Sacred Art Museum are located ...
São Luís Apartment
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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