Fortaleza

Travel Guide

Fortaleza showing a beach, outdoor art and central business district
Fortaleza featuring a beach, a high rise building and cbd
Fortaleza featuring cbd, tropical scenes and a beach
Fortaleza featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people
Fortaleza which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Where to stay in Fortaleza

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Cumbuco

3/5(2 area reviews)

Cumbuco is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cumbuco Beach and Pecem Ecological Station.

Cumbuco
Fortaleza featuring a beach

Meireles

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

Meireles is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Iracema Beach or Meireles Beach.

Meireles
Ponte dos Ingleses featuring rugged coastline

Praia de Iracema

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

Praia de Iracema is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Monsignor Tabosa Avenue and Iracema Beach.

Praia de Iracema
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Praia do Futuro

4/5(5 area reviews)

Travelers like the beaches in Praia do Futuro, and Praia do Futuro is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Praia do Futuro
Beach Park Water Park featuring a waterpark

Porto das Dunas

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Porto das Dunas. You might want to make time for a stop at Beach Park Water Park or Porto das Dunas Beach.

Porto das Dunas
Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza featuring a church or cathedral and street scenes

Fortaleza Centro

3/5(1 area review)

Get to know Fortaleza Centro and its many features like its beaches and museums. You might want to explore sights like Central Market and Passeio Publico, and you can jump on the metro at Jose de Alencar Station or Sao Benedito Station to get around the city.

Fortaleza Centro
Blue Tree Towers Fortaleza Beira Mar

Blue Tree Towers Fortaleza Beira Mar

4 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, 3470, Meirelles, Fortaleza, CE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 330 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 330
AED 347 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
One of the best hotels in Cera
Very nice hotel, breakfast selection best of any hotel in cera we stayed in. Highly recommended to stay here.

Reviewed on 8 September 2025

Blue Tree Towers Fortaleza Beira Mar
Stop Way Hotel Fortaleza

Stop Way Hotel Fortaleza

3.5 out of 5
Av. Monsenhor Tabosa, 940 - Meireles, Fortaleza, CE
The price is AED 223 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
AED 223
AED 235 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (965 reviews)
The breakfast had a variety menu .

Reviewed on 9 November 2025

Stop Way Hotel Fortaleza
ibis Budget Fortaleza Praia De Iracema

ibis Budget Fortaleza Praia De Iracema

3 out of 5
Rua Historiador Guarino Alves, 190, Praia de Fortaleza, Fortaleza, CE
The price is AED 146 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
AED 146
AED 153 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,054 reviews)
Good breakfast

Reviewed on 22 September 2025

ibis Budget Fortaleza Praia De Iracema
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.
Beach Class Residence by SOLEMAR

Beach Class Residence by SOLEMAR

3 out of 5
Rua Barão de Aracati, 145, Meireles, Fortaleza, Ceara
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Fortaleza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (857 reviews)
Apartamento novinho, moveis novos e muito bem equipado. Localização maravilhosa, alguns passos da melhor avenida de Fortaleza. Local seguro e proximo a tudo! Meus filhos amaram a piscina. Funcionários educados e simpaticos. Tudo maravilhoso

Reviewed on 29 September 2025

Beach Class Residence by SOLEMAR
Vip Beira Mar Residence

Vip Beira Mar Residence

3.5 out of 5
Rua Barão de Aracati, 145, Fortaleza, CE
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Praia do Futuro and Monsignor Tabosa ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)
Good amenities. Soneone moved my Natl Brasil soccer team hoodie under tge sink, hoping i wouldn't check. Then snag ince i checked out. Had to go INTO my luggage to attempt this, mind you. I found it.

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Vip Beira Mar Residence
Landscape by SOLEMAR

Landscape by SOLEMAR

3 out of 5
Av. da Abolição, Fortaleza, CE
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Fortaleza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Praia do Futuro and Meireles Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
Hot water does not work and air conditioners need to be charged

Reviewed on 14 September 2025

Landscape by SOLEMAR
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 Fortaleza

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
27
5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
16
4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 21%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

If I weren't with family, I would not travel out by myself. Very unsafe for a tourist.

5/5 - Excellent

Jeff

Nice city. Enjoyed our stay. Many restaurants along the beach. If you eat alongside the ocean, just know that people constantly walk but trying to sell you stuff and ask for money.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Some beautiful areas (especially beaches), including some that are definitely up and coming. Others were rough and scary. Hopefully crime continues to drop and Fortaleza enjoys a wonderful future moving forward!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I absolutely love this place -- a home away from home for me! The climate, the food, and especially the people are top-notch -- friendly, down-to-earth. Learn a little Portuguese before you visit and you'll make all kinds of new friends!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fortaleza is beautiful .. just be careful with the hotel you might stay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fortaleza is an amazing city. The people are warm and friendly and the culture offers something for everyone. If vacation or pleasure is your motive, you can't go wrong!