São José Travel Guide

Recife

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Muro Alto Beach

Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach which includes a beach and surfing

Maracaipe Beach

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Merepe Beach

Merepe Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Merepe Beach
Praça Rio Branco

Praça Rio Branco

Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Praça Rio Branco
Calhetas Beach

Calhetas Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?

Calhetas Beach

Things to do

Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

Rp462.364
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

Rp1.638.815
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

Rp1.787.798
per traveller
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

Rp412.825
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Casa da Cultura

Shopping Tour in Recife

Rp846.952
per adult
Shopping Tour in Recife
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

Rp1.816.430
per adult
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife
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Top hotels in São José

Novotel Recife Marina

Novotel Recife Marina

4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46, Recife, PE
The price is Rp1.994.452 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.994.452
Rp2.034.341 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (390 reviews)
Staff are friendly, place looks nice, but...
"Building is about a year old and staff work hard to satisfy your expectations. We felt like being such a new building it could be better maintained. First we notice black mold in the shower, then notice it on the outside furniture. They use furniture that's not supposed to get wet and leave it out ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Novotel Recife Marina
Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial

Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Engenheiro José Estelita 1647, Recife, PE
The price is Rp546.948 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp546.948
Rp900.768 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Recife Harbor are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Adoramos a experiência, o prédio é novo, muito bem localizado, limpo e organizado. Todos são muito educados. O acesso ao prédio é um pouco difícil, mas nada que atrapalhe muito. Valeu super a pena nossa estadia e já queremos voltar em breve!"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial
Rede Andrade Onda Mar

Rede Andrade Onda Mar

3 out of 5
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 284 Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
The price is Rp379.254 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp379.254
Rp398.217 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,299 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Rede Andrade Vela Branca

Rede Andrade Vela Branca

3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
The price is Rp375.121 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp375.121
Rp431.389 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,777 reviews)
"Double beds don’t stick together."

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Rede Andrade LG Inn

Rede Andrade LG Inn

3.5 out of 5
Av. Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira, 3067, Recife, PE
The price is Rp444.681 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp444.681
Rp466.915 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,168 reviews)
Pleasant stay
"Pleasant stay at this very affordable Inn / Hotel. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Room was small but comfortable, I would recommend for budget conscious folks."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Rede Andrade LG Inn
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
The price is Rp809.801 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp809.801
Rp850.284 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,184 reviews)
"We travelled from New Jersey to Botucatu to Sao Paulo then finally to beautiful amazing Recife. An amazing experience, beautiful hotel, loving people, from the first day we checked in to the last day. They even put away our bags after we checked out for us to spend more time at the beach then provided ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
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Other neighbourhoods around São José

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Ilha do Leite

Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.

Ilha do Leite
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Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
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Pina

5/5(1 area review)

Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.

Pina
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Santo Amaro

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Tacaruna or Rua da Aurora.

Santo Amaro
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Recife Antigo

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Recife Port or Malakoff Tower.

Recife Antigo
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Graças

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Graças. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Pernambuco State or Sao Jose dos Manguinhos Church.

Graças

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