Butantã Travel Guide
Sao Paulo

Popular places to visit

University of São Paulo
Explore the campus of University of São Paulo during your visit to São Paulo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Butantan Institute
Meet the animals who call Butantan Institute home during your trip to São Paulo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Museum of the Civil Police
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of the Civil Police during your trip to São Paulo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Parque Previdencia
You can take time to visit Parque Previdencia during your travels to São Paulo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Casa do Bandeirante
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Casa do Bandeirante in São Paulo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Museum of Education and Toy
You can find out about the history of São Paulo with a trip to Museum of Education and Toy. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

Downtown São Paulo's Epic History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours - English

Visit São Paulo with a local guide

Body Massage - by Venus' Secret Spa - Sao Paulo

São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide
Top hotels in Butantã

Hs Hotel Morumbi
quarto e baheiro muito bom
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Rosewood Sao Paulo
One of kind hotel in the heart of Sao Paulo
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi
I didn’t use the bar, or had breakfast, but overall my family and I enjoyed our stay, we would book it again and recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Nice room, great location and nice amenities with a great breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Great location and clean property. They should be more flexible with the check in and check out.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Butantã

Pinheiros
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.

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.

Itaim Bibi
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.

Jardins
Museums, shopping and cafes highlight some of the noteworthy features of Jardins. Make a stop by Paulista Avenue or Museum of Image and Sound while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Vila Olimpia
Unique features of Vila Olimpia include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Shopping Vila Olimpia or JK Iguatemi Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.

Cerqueira Cesar
Shopping and bars are highlights of Cerqueira Cesar. Make a stop by Paulista Avenue or Oscar Freire Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Oscar Freire Station to get around town.
