São Paulo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sao Paulo showing central business district and a city
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Sao Paulo which includes a skyscraper and modern architecture
Sao Paulo featuring a city, central business district and a skyscraper

Where to stay in São Paulo

Paulista Avenue which includes a city and modern architecture

Jardins

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and cafes highlight some of the noteworthy features of Jardins. Make a stop by Paulista Avenue or Rua Augusta while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Jardins
City Hall featuring street scenes and a city

Itaim Bibi

4/5(1 area review)

Take time in Itaim Bibi to visit attractions like Parque do Povo and JK Iguatemi Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Campo Belo Station to see more of the city.

Itaim Bibi
Ibirapuera Park featuring night scenes and outdoor art as well as an individual male

Moema

Moema is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Ibirapuera and São Paulo Museum of Modern Art are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eucaliptos Subway Station or Moema Station to get around.

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Pinheiros

Pinheiros is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Faria Lima Station or Pinheiros Metro Station to explore sights like Batman's Alley.

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Vila Mariana

Vila Mariana is well liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Paulista Avenue and Shopping Metro Santa Cruz are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vila Mariana Station or Ana Rosa Station to get around.

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Bras

Well liked for its museums and monuments, Bras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mega Polo Moda and Shopping 25 Bras Mall, and jump on the metro at Bras Metro Station to get around the city.

Bras
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 2240, Consolação, São Paulo, SP
The price is NZ$88 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$88
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Everything was clean and organized"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
TRYP by Wyndham Sao Paulo Paulista Paraiso

TRYP by Wyndham Sao Paulo Paulista Paraiso

3.5 out of 5
Afonso de Freitas 148, Paraiso, São Paulo
The price is NZ$131 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$131
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,330 reviews)
value for the price
"Good hotel off a very popular street so that was nice. Breakfast buffet has a lot of breads but they do offer omelets made (you have to fill out an order form). No water at the breakfast buffet so that was interesting but good orange juice. Overall good value for the price"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Sao Paulo Paulista Paraiso
Transamerica Executive Congonhas

Transamerica Executive Congonhas

4 out of 5
Rua Vieira de Morais, 1960, Campo Belo, São Paulo, SP
The price is NZ$89 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$89
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,213 reviews)
Falta espaço para família.
"Tentei upgrade de quarto antecipado e sem resposta. Nos colocaram num quarto com cama de casal e estamos em 2 adultos e 1 criança. Dormimos apertado. Depois tentei pagar uma cama adicional, não deram resposta."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Transamerica Executive Congonhas
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.
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 2240, Consolação, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Everything was clean and organized"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Paulista Suites by Charlie

Paulista Suites by Charlie

3.5 out of 5
Rua Vergueiro 1661, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (794 reviews)
"It was very nice"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2023

Paulista Suites by Charlie
Apê Pátio Paulista

Apê Pátio Paulista

3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 07, Bela Vista, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (926 reviews)
"It was nice but the place got noisy. Convenient with public transportation and affordable"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Apê Pátio Paulista
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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Reviews of São Paulo

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

São Paulo has a lot to offer though have to be patient with the traffic to get from place to place.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Huge magecity, efficient fast subway, very nice friendly people

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