Lapa Travel Guide
Sao Paulo
Popular places to visit
Paulista Avenue
See the financial and cultural heart of one of South America’s busiest cities before unwinding in a bar full of local business people at the end of the day.
Interlagos Race Track
Interlagos Race Track is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to São Paulo. Experience the art scene and museums in this culturally rich area.
Allianz Parque
Catch an event at Allianz Parque during your trip to São Paulo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Ibirapuera Park
Take an evening stroll to see the city lights reflected in this park’s vast lakes or spend a day visiting the cultural sites located in the sprawling gardens.
São Paulo Expo
Learn about the events happening in São Paulo Expo during your trip to São Paulo. Experience the art scene and museums in this culturally rich area.
Oscar Freire Street
During your visit to São Paulo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Oscar Freire Street. Discover the area's theatre scene and spas.
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
Plaza Premium Lounge at São Paulo Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours - English
Visit São Paulo with a local guide
Top hotels in Lapa
TRYP by Wyndham Sao Paulo Paulista Paraiso
Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi
External doors to balconies on Lowe level floors could not be locked, staff seemed lost to resolve, 3 rooms later it was resolved. People partying on balconies well past 3am in the morning. Extensive building work ongoing next door - avoid at all cost.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Comfort Hotel Guarulhos - Aeroporto
Shuttle runs every hour, easy to get to, and has stores inside the hotel for things you may need
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
Crear place
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Rosewood Sao Paulo
Clean room amazing. Great water from hotel, unique experience from others luxury hotels.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Ramada Encore Centro (Tiradentes)
The hotel was fine. A few places to eat right on the same block. Train station one block away, and the Train system was pretty easy to navigate. The area isn’t as sketchy as it looks from google street view. A few homeless around.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lapa
Barra Funda
Well liked for its museums and monuments, Barra Funda is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Allianz Parque and West Plaza, and jump on the metro at Palmeiras-Barra Funda Station to get around the city.
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.
Consolação
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Consolação. Top attractions like Paulista Avenue and Football Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Paulista Station or Higienópolis-Mackenzie Station to see more of the city.
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.
Jardins
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.
República
Get to know República and its many features like its monuments and parks. You might want to explore sights like Avenida São Luís and Edificio Italia, and you can jump on the metro at Republica Station or Anhangabau Station to get around the city.
