Sao Paulo

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Bank of Brazil Cultural Center showing heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Italia Building showing skyline and a city
Sao Paulo showing modern architecture
Sao Paulo showing street performance as well as a large group of people
Sao Paulo showing city views, a high rise building and a city

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Where to stay in Sao Paulo

Paulista Avenue featuring a city and modern architecture

Jardins

4.5/5(195 area reviews)

An upper-class region in São Paulo, Jardins boasts numerous museums, including the São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound and the Brazilian Museum of Sculpture. Surrounded by Rebouças Avenue, River Pinheiros Marginal Avenue, Brigadeiro Luís Antônio Avenue, and Paulista Avenue.

Jardins
City Hall which includes a city and street scenes

Itaim Bibi

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Itaim Bibi for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parque do Povo and City Hall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Campo Belo Station.

Itaim Bibi
Ibirapuera Park which includes outdoor art and night scenes as well as an individual male

Moema

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Get to know Moema and its many features like its restaurants and live music. You might want to explore sights like Shopping Ibirapuera and São Paulo Museum of Modern Art, and you can jump on the metro at Eucaliptos Subway Station or Moema Station to get around the city.

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Pinheiros

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Pinheiros. Batman's Alley is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Faria Lima Station or Pinheiros Metro Station to see more of the city.

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Morumbi

You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Morumbi. You might want to make time for a stop at Morumbi Stadium or Bandeirantes Palace.

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Vila Mariana

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Dynamic and wealthy, this area boasts iconic São Paulo symbols like Ibirapuera Park, the Obelisk, and Monumento às Bandeiras. Explore the nearby Federal University of São Paulo and its medicine school.

Vila Mariana
Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel

Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Av. Ibirapuera 2927 São Paulo SP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 303 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 303
AED 319 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,467 reviews)
I liked the hotel very much. Parking was convenient and easy, nearby Shopping Ibirapuera, where there is a money exchange shop on the third floor. The hotel is very close to the subway station, that is very convenient if you need to go to the city center or Avenida Paulista. The staff was very cordial ...

Reviewed on 26 October 2025

Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel
 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 AED 162 per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
AED 162
AED 190 total
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
The staff always treat you like family but the hotel needs renovation urgent

Reviewed on 16 November 2025

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
Cozzy Premium Paulista Hotel

Cozzy Premium Paulista Hotel

3.5 out of 5
R. Dr. Tomás Carvalhal, 325 Sao Paulo SP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 338 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 338
AED 355 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Great stay. Recommended.

Reviewed on 6 November 2025

Cozzy Premium Paulista Hotel
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.
Transamerica Prime International Plaza

Transamerica Prime International Plaza

4 out of 5
Alameda Santos, 981 São Paulo SP
Stay at this aparthotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,180 reviews)
Yes! It was fully equipped for cooking.

Reviewed on 14 October 2025

Transamerica Prime International Plaza
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 2240 São Paulo SP
Stay at this apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,164 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 30 October 2025

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Apê Pátio Paulista

Apê Pátio Paulista

3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 07, Bela Vista São Paulo SP
Stay at this apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
It was nice but the place got noisy. Convenient with public transportation and affordable

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Apê Pátio Paulista
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 Sao Paulo

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
151
5 - Excellent 35%
4 - Good
197
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
72
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Don't expect high service standards or smooth traffic and you will enjoy things when you get good service or are lucky enough to have a traffic jam-free journey.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Amazing

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Visiting the Centro and the Museum of Arts (MASP) was very delightful. A very large city and quite overwhelming.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Like a Brazilian nyc. Tons of sights, culture and food options.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I always stay here when I am in SaoPaulo... perfectly located with a front desk staff that always remembers my name.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

I left São Paulo city 18 years ago. Came back for the first time this year. It’s VERY unsafe. You should not use any cell phones in public, you can be assaulted or robbed. Crime is outrageous.