Historic Center Travel Guide
São Paulo
Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
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
Visit São Paulo with a local guide
São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide
Top hotels in Historic Center
SOOZ Hotel Collection
Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
B&B Hotels São Paulo Luz - Centro
"I liked the restaurant's daily pizza night buffet. Very easy & comfortable"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Rede Andrade Piratininga
"Very old and the room i stayed in wasn't well kept. It was clean though but still had an old kind of smell."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
"I had a very enjoyable stay with no problems. It was difficult to fit the luggage cart in the elevator but otherwise everything was great. I was disappointed to find that the laundry wasnt a facility but rather was a service so I couldn't do laundry at my leisure. But there was a lavenderia nearby ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
San Michel Hotel
"The property will be better with a full renovation"
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center
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.
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.
Moema
Moema is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Ibirapuera and Ibirapuera Gymnasium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eucaliptos Subway Station or Moema Station to get around.
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.
Vila Mariana
Vila Mariana is well liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Paulista Avenue and Shopping Metro Santa Cruz are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vila Mariana Station or Ana Rosa Station to get around.
