Sao Paulo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bank of Brazil Cultural Center which includes street scenes and heritage architecture as well as a large group of people
Italia Building featuring a city and skyline
Sao Paulo featuring modern architecture
Sao Paulo featuring street performance as well as a large group of people
Sao Paulo featuring central business district, a city and a high-rise building

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Experience the cultural diversity of in this mega city and visit religious buildings or practice your Portuguese with locals in nightclubs, before shopping at designer shops under the shadow of towering skyscrapers.

The largest city in BrazilOpens in a new window is often considered by some to be simply a commercial city, but a recent cultural revival in São Paulo has seen it become a major attraction with many museums, galleries and a vibrant nightlife. The populous city boasts one of the most dramatic skylines in the world, but with many historical sites nestled between the towering glass skyscrapers.

There are plenty of things to see outside the city centre the parks and gardens of São Paulo are popular meeting places at the weekends. Although a little Portuguese goes a long way, you’ll find English is spoken at most of the major sights and attractions in the city.

For a bit of tranquillity, visit Parque do Ibirapuera this is a great place to spend the afternoon, chilling on the shores of the lakes surrounded by trees. In the evening, visit the Auditorio Ibirapuera for an outdoor concert. See how the night sky unfolding before your eyes in the Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini. Go to the Museu de Arte Moderna in to view works by Pablo Picasso and Brazilian artists.

Learn more about the history of São Paulo and visit some of the oldest sites of the city. Visit the iconic Mosteiro de São Bento and observe the Sunday Mass with Gregorian chants, then take a selfie with the nearby Cathedral of São Paulo, one of the most photographed buildings in the city.

Where to stay in Sao Paulo

Paulista Avenue showing a city and modern architecture

Jardins

4.5/5(8 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 showing a city and street scenes

Itaim Bibi

4/5(2 area reviews)

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 showing outdoor art and night scenes 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

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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 £37 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£37
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,033 reviews)
"Everything was clean and organized"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Sleep Inn Guarulhos

Sleep Inn Guarulhos

3 out of 5
Avenida Natalia Zarif, 2655, Guarulhos, Sao Paulo
The price is £62 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£62
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Guarulhos. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,077 reviews)
"Nice hotel to stay in while wait for your flight!! I would recommend it!!! The staff is very nice and helpful!!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Sleep Inn Guarulhos
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport

Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport

3 out of 5
Rua Pedro De Toledo, 1000, Guarulhos
The price is £61 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£61
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Guarulhos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,077 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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 apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,033 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 Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (800 reviews)
"It was very nice"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2023

Paulista Suites by Charlie
Apê Brás - Shopping Plaza Polo

Apê Brás - Shopping Plaza Polo

3 out of 5
R. Barão de Ladário, 640, Shopping Plaza Polo,entrada de pedestres, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (230 reviews)
"The hotel is nice and clean, everything is around the corner. Very good hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Apê Brás - Shopping Plaza Polo
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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