São Luís Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

São Luís
São Luís
São Luís
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Where to stay in São Luís

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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 Olho d'Agua Beach and Meio Beach.

Turu
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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.

Ponta D'areia
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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.

Ponta do Farol
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Tirirical

While Tirirical isn't home to many top sights, CEPRAMA and Josue Montello Cultural House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tirirical
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Olho D'agua

Travellers like the beaches in Olho D'agua, and Olho d'Agua Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Olho D'agua
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Anil

While Anil isn't home to many top sights, Maranhao History and Art Museum and Centro de História Natural e Arqueologia do Maranhão are some notable places to visit nearby.

Anil
Hotel Resort Rio Poty

Hotel Resort Rio Poty

4 out of 5
Av. dos Holandeses s/n, Lote 2/5 Quadra 32, Ponta D'Areia, São Luís, MA
The price is NZ$117 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$117
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (783 reviews)
The hotel restaurant, breakfast, exercise gym, and pool was great. Food was great at hotel for breakfast and at beach club restaurant.

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hotel Resort Rio Poty
Rede Andrade SLZ

Rede Andrade SLZ

3 out of 5
Av Colares Moreira Quadra 100 Lote 4, São Luís, MA
The price is NZ$46 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$46
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Tropical Shopping and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great property not super walkable, but still close to everything by Uber.

Reviewed on 26 July 2025

Rede Andrade SLZ
Hotel Luzeiros São Luis

Hotel Luzeiros São Luis

4 out of 5
Rua João Pereira Damasceno, 02, Ponta do Farol, São Luís, MA
The price is NZ$153 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
NZ$153
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Staff is great !

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Hotel Luzeiros São Luis
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.
Hotel Bem-Viver

Hotel Bem-Viver

2 out of 5
R. de Santa Rita, 688, Sao Luis, MA
Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy free WiFi and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Pedras Fountain and Palacete Gentil Braga are located ...
5.6/10 (11 reviews)
Perfecto Así uno vuelve

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Hotel Bem-Viver
Edifício Creta

Edifício Creta

3.5 out of 5
10 R. dos Ipês, São Luís, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in São Luís. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and minibars. Popular attractions Mirante da Lagoa and Tropical Shopping are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
It was perfect for our short stay in SLZ

Reviewed on 19 June 2024

Edifício Creta
Casa Duplex 5 quartos

Casa Duplex 5 quartos

3 out of 5
Conj. Planalto Pingão, Rua 02, Qd 07, N 09, São Luís, MA
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in São Luís. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Rio Anil Shopping and Shopping da Ilha are located ...
Casa Duplex 5 quartos
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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Nice historical centre with lovely old buildings. Sad to see the amount of rubbish and some of the old buildings going to ruin