São Luís

Travel Guide

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
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
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"View to Praia Ponta D'Areia by night.Sao Luis, MA, Brazil.more dark alleys:"
São Luís

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Where to stay in São Luís

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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.

Ponta D'areia
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Ponta do Farol

4/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the beaches in Ponta do Farol, and Ponta d'Areia Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ponta do Farol
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Turu

When in Turu, you can plan a visit to Olho d'Agua Beach and Calhau Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Turu
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Olho D'agua

Travelers like the beaches in Olho D'agua, and Olho d'Agua Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Olho D'agua
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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.

Centro Historico
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Tirirical

4/5(1 area review)

While Tirirical might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bacanga State Park and Josue Montello Cultural House.

Tirirical
Hotel Resort Rio Poty

Hotel Resort Rio Poty

4 out of 5
Av. dos Holandeses s/n São Luís MA
The price is AED 206 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
AED 206
AED 237 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (873 reviews)
The hotel restaurant, breakfast, exercise gym, and pool was great. Food was great at hotel for breakfast and at beach club restaurant.

Reviewed on 3 August 2025

Hotel Resort Rio Poty
Rede Andrade SLZ

Rede Andrade SLZ

3 out of 5
Av Colares Moreira Quadra 100 Lote 4 São Luís MA
The price is AED 97 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
AED 97
AED 102 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Tropical Shopping and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great property not super walkable, but still close to everything by Uber.

Reviewed on 26 July 2025

Rede Andrade SLZ
Hotel Luzeiros São Luis

Hotel Luzeiros São Luis

4 out of 5
Rua João Pereira Damasceno, 02 São Luís MA
The price is AED 309 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
AED 309
AED 325 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The daily breakfast is amazing. The staff is pleasant.

Reviewed on 9 January 2026

Hotel Luzeiros São Luis
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

Hotel Bem-Viver

2 out of 5
R. de Santa Rita, 688 Sao Luis MA
Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy free WiFi and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Pedras Fountain and Palacete Gentil Braga are located ...
6.2/10 (13 reviews)
Gostei do quarto e o atendimento foi muito bom e recomendo

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

Hotel Bem-Viver
Edifício Creta

Edifício Creta

3.5 out of 5
10 R. dos Ipês São Luís MA
Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 June 2024

Edifício Creta
Flat 450m from the Beach, Comfort and Excellent Location!

Flat 450m from the Beach, Comfort and Excellent Location!

São Luís MA
Stay at this apartment in São Luís. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Olho d'Agua Beach and Meio Beach are located nearby.
Flat 450m from the Beach, Comfort and Excellent Location!
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 São Luís

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
1
5 - Excellent 14%
4 - Good
3
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
2
3 - Okay 29%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 14%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

2/5 - Disappointing

Cecile

I stayed one night, had a visit in the old city. I found it unsafe, and not so interesting