Title: São Luís Travel Guide: Best of São Luís, Maranhão Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in São Luís](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Hotels.d6023853.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in São Luís](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Holiday-Rentals.d6023853.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to São Luís](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sao-Luis.d6023853.Travel-Guide-Flights)[São Luís Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sao-Luis.d6023853.Car-Hire-Guide)[São Luís Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis.d6023853.Holidays-City-Breaks) # São Luís Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![São Luis, Maranhão, Brazil on August 6, 2016. Facades of old buildings in the historic center. Highlighting the doors, windows and tiles from the Brazilian colonial period](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023853/bcd17203-ba8b-4e07-86ac-4d81eced4885.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Calhau Beach in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, showing palm trees, sandy shore, beach umbrellas, and urban landscape along the coastline on a cloudy day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023853/04d5aa82-4ebc-48be-bb34-196c42d6a241.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023853/e4a66a44-a663-4e77-b0dd-0692117c1d9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) !["View to Praia Ponta D'Areia by night.Sao Luis, MA, Brazil.more dark alleys:"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023853/fd6e5546-7c7a-4ac0-9565-2e6365992965.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![São Luís](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023853/f11661a1-f742-4903-8d78-2132148c08d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit São Luís Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in São Luís ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Ponta-Dareia.dx553248635976398008) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Ponta-Do-Farol.dx6351309) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Turu.dx553248635976399963) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Olho-Dagua.dx6351307) ![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) ### Tirirical While Tirirical isn't home to many top sights, Centro de Promoção Artesanal do Maranhão (CEPRAMA) and Bacanga State Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Tirirical.dx6337209) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Centro-Historico.dx961408942349799424) - Top hotels in São Luís - Top Holiday Rentals in São Luís ![Rede Andrade SLZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6110000/6107000/6106985/3591790f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rede Andrade SLZ Av Colares Moreira Quadra 100 Lote 4 São Luís MA £20 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Tropical Shopping and Mirante ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=6106985&PinnedHotelID=6106985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6023853) ![Litoranea Praia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11050000/11044600/11044599/bd8fcfb8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Litoranea Praia Hotel Avenida Litoranea, 10 São Luís MA £50 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 19 beach bars. Popular attractions Calhau Beach and Sacred Art Museum are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (608 reviews) This was not the Hilton, but it can definitely compete and win😇 Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=11044599&PinnedHotelID=11044599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6023853) ![Hotel Luzeiros São Luis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3529600/3529596/c6b3e908_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Luzeiros São Luis Rua João Pereira Damasceno, 02 São Luís MA £72 27 Mar - 28 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) older property feel but still excellent Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=3529596&PinnedHotelID=3529596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6023853) [See all 158 properties in São Luís](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6023853) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114780000/114772200/114772104/6ac197f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Bem-Viver R. de Santa Rita, 688 Sao Luis MA Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Pedras Fountain and Palacete Gentil Braga are ... 6.2/10 (13 reviews) Gostei do quarto e o atendimento foi muito bom e recomendo Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Hotels-Hotel-Bem-Viver.h114772104.Hotel-Information) ![Edifício Creta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90360000/90352800/90352743/1b65b1e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edifício Creta 10 R. dos Ipês São Luís MA Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 Jun 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Hotels-Edificio-Creta.h90352743.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment for 8 people](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117770000/117764900/117764815/7b3db081_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartment for 8 people Angelim São Luís MA Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rio Anil Shopping and Shopping da Ilha are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Luis-Hotels-Apartment-For-8-People.h117764815.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in São Luís](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6023853&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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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While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/House-Of-Maranhao-Sao-Luis.d553248621532376016.Attraction) #### Centro de Promoção Artesanal do Maranhão (CEPRAMA) You can do some window-shopping at Centro de Promoção Artesanal do Maranhão (CEPRAMA) during your stay in São Luís. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/CEPRAMA-Sao-Luis.d553248621532371814.Attraction) - Cities near São Luís ![](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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app