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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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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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 Calhau Beach.

Turu
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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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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.

Centro Historico
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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
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$101 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$101
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (746 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
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$167 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$167
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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! (1,014 reviews)
"The breakfast is amazing"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Hotel Luzeiros São Luis
Rede Andrade SLZ

Rede Andrade SLZ

3 out of 5
Av Colares Moreira Quadra 100 Lote 4, São Luís, MA
The price is NZ$69 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$69
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (984 reviews)
"Great property not super walkable, but still close to everything by Uber."

Reviewed on 26 July 2025

Rede Andrade SLZ
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
Apartamento no Flat Biarritz Prox a Praia

Apartamento no Flat Biarritz Prox a Praia

São Marcos São Luís
Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Popular attractions Mirante da Lagoa and Tropical Shopping are located nearby.
Apartamento no Flat Biarritz Prox a Praia
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
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