Sao Paulo

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Bank of Brazil Cultural Center showing heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Italia Building showing skyline and a city
Sao Paulo showing modern architecture
Sao Paulo showing street performance as well as a large group of people
Sao Paulo showing city views, a high rise building and a city

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Where to stay in Sao Paulo

Paulista Avenue featuring a city and modern architecture

Jardins

4.5/5(195 area reviews)

An upper-class region in São Paulo, Jardins boasts numerous museums, including the São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound and the Brazilian Museum of Sculpture. Surrounded by Rebouças Avenue, River Pinheiros Marginal Avenue, Brigadeiro Luís Antônio Avenue, and Paulista Avenue.

Jardins
City Hall which includes a city and street scenes

Itaim Bibi

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Itaim Bibi for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parque do Povo and JK Iguatemi Shopping Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Campo Belo Station.

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

Moema

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Get to know Moema and its many features like its restaurants and live music. You might want to explore sights like Shopping Ibirapuera and Ibirapuera Park, and you can jump on the metro at Eucaliptos Subway Station or Moema Station to get around the city.

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Pinheiros

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Pinheiros. Batman's Alley is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Faria Lima Station or Pinheiros Metro Station to see more of the city.

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Vila Mariana

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Dynamic and wealthy, this area boasts iconic São Paulo symbols like Ibirapuera Park, the Obelisk, and Monumento às Bandeiras. Explore the nearby Federal University of São Paulo and its medicine school.

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Alphaville

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the churches and riverfront in Alphaville. You might want to make time for a stop at Alphaville Commercial Centre or Tambore Shopping Centre.

Alphaville
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 2240, Consolação, São Paulo, SP
The price is AED 111 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 111
AED 130 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (705 reviews)
"Registration was horrible."

Reviewed on 6 January 2025

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Bristol International Airport Hotel
Bristol International Airport Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Rua José de Andrade, 63, Jd. Santa Francisca, Guarulhos, SP
The price is AED 259 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 259
AED 269 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Guarulhos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free airport pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,161 reviews)
"Room was clean, very confortable beds. Good price"

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

Bristol International Airport Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
3 out of 5
Rua Pedro De Toledo, 1000, Guarulhos
The price is AED 283 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 283
AED 294 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Guarulhos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,821 reviews)
Hotel cercano al aeropuerto GRU
"Muy buena ubicación cerca del aeropuerto GRU."

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
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 aparthotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (705 reviews)
"Registration was horrible."

Reviewed on 6 January 2025

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Apê Paulista Bela Cintra
Apê Paulista Bela Cintra
3 out of 5
Rua Bela Cintra, 934, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (878 reviews)
"Nossa estadia foi de apenas 1 noite, mas foi boa. Gostamos do chuveiro e da cama, muito confortável. Gostamos do local e de tudo ao redor. Acho que o banheiro deveria ter locais para pendurar as toalhas após o banho…"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Apê Paulista Bela Cintra
Apê Metrô Higienópolis Mackenzie
Apê Metrô Higienópolis Mackenzie
3 out of 5
R. Dr. Cesário Mota Júnior 614, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (389 reviews)
"It's almost like a hotel but you get a studio and most rooms have view in the front and rven back get plenty of light."

Reviewed on 11 January 2025

Apê Metrô Higienópolis Mackenzie
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 Sao Paulo

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
151
5 - Excellent 35%
4 - Good
197
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
72
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Don't expect high service standards or smooth traffic and you will enjoy things when you get good service or are lucky enough to have a traffic jam-free journey.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Amazing

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Visiting the Centro and the Museum of Arts (MASP) was very delightful. A very large city and quite overwhelming.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Like a Brazilian nyc. Tons of sights, culture and food options.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I always stay here when I am in SaoPaulo... perfectly located with a front desk staff that always remembers my name.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

I left São Paulo city 18 years ago. Came back for the first time this year. It’s VERY unsafe. You should not use any cell phones in public, you can be assaulted or robbed. Crime is outrageous.

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