São João Travel Guide
Porto Alegre
Popular places to visit
Beira-Rio Stadium
Catch an event at Beira-Rio Stadium during your trip to Porto Alegre. Take in the museums and sunsets in the area.
Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center
A building that used to provide the city with energy for heating and lighting is now a cultural center hosting art exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances.
Porto Alegre Public Market
Shop for clothes, specialty foods and unique items at a downtown marketplace that has been serving customers since the second half of the 19th century.
Moinhos de Vento Park
Take a break from Porto Alegre’s bustling streets with a visit to a small, attractive park where you can play sports, see a reminder of the city’s past and go wildlife spotting.
Walk of Fame
Enjoy an outing to Walk of Fame during your stay in Porto Alegre. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Bourbon Shopping
During your visit to Porto Alegre, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bourbon Shopping. Take in the theatre scene and sunsets in the area.
Things to do
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Private Gramado & Canela Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in São João
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Nice,hotel.thanks.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Master Express Dom Pedro II
Internet doesn'r work, people from the hotel don't give any help with they problems, Bad cleaned.
Reviewed on 1 May 2025
Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre
This is a well staffed and professionally operated property. Buffet breakfast with many options. Restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Food is excellent and reasonably priced. Service and Wait staff also excellent. My only complaint is that building is old and in need of some maintenance and upgrades. ...
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Hotel Continental Business
Bom hotel, preço justo. Ótimo café, cama e chuveiro.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
Staff was great and went above and beyond. Room was clean and dinner was really great.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Master Porto Alegre Hotel - Av Carlos Gomes, Proximo Consulado Americano
Good hotel
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São João
Higienopolis
Restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Higienopolis. A stop by CIEE Theater is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.
Passo da Areia
Passo da Areia is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Mont'Serrat
Mont'Serrat is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Walk of Fame or Moinhos Shopping Center.
Boa Vista
You'll enjoy the shopping and golf courses in Boa Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Floresta
Shopping and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Floresta. Make a stop by Sports Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rodoviaria de Porto Alegre Station to get around town.
