Title: São José Travel Guide: Best of São José, Recife Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in São José](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Jose-Hotels.d553248635209676755.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Recife](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Recife.d6053175.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Recife](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Recife.d6053175.Travel-Guide-Activities)[São José Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sao-Jose.d553248635209676755.Car-Hire-Guide)[São José Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Jose.d553248635209676755.Holidays-City-Breaks) # São José Travel Guide ## Recife ## Visit São José Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Recife travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife.dx6053175) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ipojuca which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191110/525948a8-5b1a-4fd3-a78b-0ef5a7a210dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muro Alto Beach 5/5(2 reviews) Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muro-Alto-Beach-Porto-de-Galinhas.d6191110.Attraction) ![Maracaipe Beach which includes a beach and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098019/a2e0e61a-d309-4b82-a967-7a71fbe5506e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maracaipe Beach 5/5(2 reviews) Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maracaipe-Beach-Recife.d6098019.Attraction) ![Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Northeast Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098567/323de42a-fa33-4145-a050-f56cce4adc42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boa Viagem Beach 4.5/5(3 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Boa-Viagem-Beach-Boa-Viagem.d6098567.Attraction) ![beach itapuama, pernambuco](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191056/b6809214-d3e7-405b-9cef-8aaf60f72224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gaibu Beach 5/5(1 review) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gaibu Beach during your travels in Recife? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaibu-Beach-Recife.d6191056.Attraction) ![Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. The natural pools, known as 'piscinas naturais,' are what make this town famous and attract visitors to swim alongside colorful fish and explore the vibrant coral reefs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340458/9fdfd25e-01af-4481-89cc-bc2210548023.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools 5/5(2 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-De-Galinhas-Natural-Pools-Recife.d6340458.Attraction) ![beach time](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046162/c92d52f8-0a04-4eec-a4e9-2b57965ae70e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merepe Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merepe-Beach-Porto-de-Galinhas.d6191154.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Porto de Galinhas sign](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/588951/1ed00a4f-a8a5-4a3a-aa25-69d6378796e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas £25 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-porto-de-galinhas.a588951.activity-details) ![Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2686402/8151c917-0613-40c0-8471-62d9e8d5e18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Recife & Olinda City Tour £76 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/recife-olinda-city-tour.a2686402.activity-details) [See all activities in Recife](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Recife.d6053175.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in São José ![Novotel Recife Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104100000/104090600/104090504/104129f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Recife Marina Cais Santa Rita 46 Recife PE £114 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews) Hotel infrastructure, amenities and breakfast for sure! Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=104090504&PinnedHotelID=104090504&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635209676755) ![Roomo Transamerica Recife Parque do Cais](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108748800/108748732/31cfbe14_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Roomo Transamerica Recife Parque do Cais Avenida Engenheiro José Estelita 2443 Recife PE £54 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Recife Harbor are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews) Razoável Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=108748732&PinnedHotelID=108748732&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635209676755) ![BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8640000/8634500/8634490/34770dca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI Rua Maria Carolina, 661 Recife PE £37 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews) Had a great experience, with a good location near the beach, restaurants and staff who were attentive and professional. The room was comfortable, well maintained, and cool, breakfast was fresh and varied, and I would happily stay here again. Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=8634490&PinnedHotelID=8634490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635209676755) ![Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5100/5018/99e0ca3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919 Recife Pernambuco £48 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,415 reviews) Amazing . Good was fantastic Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=5018&PinnedHotelID=5018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635209676755) ![Rede Andrade Boa Viagem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110936600/110936543/f214983d_edited_32df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rede Andrade Boa Viagem Avenida Beira Mar Recife PE £35 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Piedade Beach are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (531 reviews) Good property and very good staff Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=110936543&PinnedHotelID=110936543&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635209676755) ![Rede Andrade Vela Branca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4040000/4039932/9075e9ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rede Andrade Vela Branca Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395 Recife PE £29 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.4/10 Good! (2,162 reviews) Viviana foi extremamente humana e nos deixou entrar antes do horário do check in pois explicamos à ela que eu precisava de dormir por algumas horas pois estava saindo do hospital. O quarto estava bem limpo, mas o banheiro apesar de limpo, precisa de uma melhoria para ficar mais novinho, mas tudo ... Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4039932&PinnedHotelID=4039932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635209676755) [See all 525 properties in São José](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635209676755) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Ilha-Do-Leite.dx6287183) ![Church of Our Lady of Carmo do Rio Branco is one of oldest buildings of Boa Vista in presence of Carmelite White River dates from 1725.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287184/f7098b13-da0d-4eac-8eec-035da57ed202.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Boa Vista Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Boa-Vista.dx6287184) ![Historical Center of Recife City - Pernambuco, Brazil; Shutterstock ID 452349505](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264475/430b4edf-c681-4664-a635-7a4641708a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Recife Antigo You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Recife Port or Centro Cultural Cais do Sertão. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Recife-Antigo.dx6264475) ![Praia de Boa Viagem 2022 Pina Brasil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287182/37eccfc3-1fcc-4569-9ad4-a5fc2c21f144.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pina 5/5(1 area review) Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Pina.dx6287182) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santo Amaro You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Santo-Amaro.dx6287185) ![street view of olinda near recife pernambuco state brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191214/343b5dc9-943c-4a34-9e9c-98b5e2d9728e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Graças Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Gracas.dx553248635318319903) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # São José Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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