Historic Center Travel Guide

São Paulo

A historic building with ornate architecture, a statue, and a plaza with pedestrians.
A historic building with ornate architecture, large columns, and statues.
A busy urban street with a large cathedral in the background.
A cathedral with twin spires and a large rose window, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A large building with two prominent clocks on its facade, a clear blue sky, and a flagpole in the foreground.

Stay near popular Historic Center attractions

A busy street with a sign indicating '25 de Março' and 'Rua Vinte e Cinco de Março'.

Rua 25 de Marco

7.4/10 (576 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Rua 25 de Marco, a favourite shopping spot in São Paulo. Experience the area's theatre scene and museums.
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Things to do

Visit São Paulo with a local guide

Visit São Paulo with a local guide

£19
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Visit São Paulo with a local guide
São Paulo: Campos do Jordão Guided Tour

São Paulo: Campos do Jordão Guided Tour

£86
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
São Paulo: Campos do Jordão Guided Tour
São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide

São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide

£30
per adult
São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide
Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

Night Walk Through São Paulo's Bars

£22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Walk Through São Paulo's Bars
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours

Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours

£19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours
Private São Paulo Guided Walking Tour

São Paulo Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide

£21
per adult
São Paulo Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide
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Top hotels in Historic Center

SOOZ Hotel Collection

SOOZ Hotel Collection

3 out of 5
Avenida São Luís 234 São Paulo SP
The price is £46 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£46
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
SOOZ Hotel Collection
B&B HOTEL SP Luz Centro

B&B HOTEL SP Luz Centro

3 out of 5
R. Florêncio de Abreu, 752 São Paulo SP
The price is £43 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£43
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
B&B HOTEL SP Luz Centro
Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

3.5 out of 5
Rua Martins Fontes, 330 São Paulo
The price is £34 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£34
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rua 25 de Marco and Paulista Avenue are located ...
Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo

Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo

4 out of 5
R Martins Fontes 71 Centro São Paulo SP
The price is £53 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£53
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Worst hotel ever"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Hotel Normandie by Easy Plus

Hotel Normandie by Easy Plus

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Ipiranga, 1187, Centro São Paulo SP
The price is £47 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£47
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Normandie by Easy Plus
Hotel Dan Inn Planalto by Nacional Inn

Hotel Dan Inn Planalto by Nacional Inn

3 out of 5
Av. Casper Líbero, 115 - Centro São Paulo SP
The price is £34 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
£34
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel Dan Inn Planalto by Nacional Inn
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Where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a dense urban area and a green park in the foreground.
Photo by Larissa Gobbo
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Jardins

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.

A cityscape with a river, modern buildings, and a distinctive bridge.

Itaim Bibi

Take time in Itaim Bibi to visit attractions like Parque do Povo and City Hall. 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.

A Christmas tree with lights and a star on top, surrounded by a river and city lights.

Moema

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

A river reflecting tall buildings, a modern bridge, and a unique cable structure.

Pinheiros

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

A river winding through a park with a dome-shaped building and a dense urban skyline in the background.

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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