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.
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.
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.
Morumbi Stadium
Catch an event at Morumbi Stadium during your trip to São Paulo. Attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
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.
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
Uniclass Hotel Lapa
The hotel food was great! Didn’t make it too breakfast as we sleeped in a little but the restaurant staff gave us some coffee and pastries and bread. The surrounding areas looks dangerous but we were ok . Hotel has no elevator and we had to walk thru the garage up a flight of stairs to get to our ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
This hotel is conveniently located for GRU, with free shuttle from and to the terminals. My stay was a very pleasant experience.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Nice room, great location and nice amenities with a great breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
The staff always treat you like family but the hotel needs renovation urgent
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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
Hotel Domani
it was great!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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 West Plaza and Allianz Parque, 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 Museum of Image and Sound 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 Republic Square, and you can jump on the metro at Republica Station or Anhangabau Station to get around the city.
