São José Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Lutheran University of Brazil
Explore the campus of Lutheran University of Brazil during your travels in Canoas. Discover the sunrises while you're in the area.
Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre
During your visit to Porto Alegre, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.
Activities
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Our pick of the best São José Hotel Deals
Resort Morada del Este
The room was big for Brazil hotels, and the bed was great. Cleaning ladies were awesome!!! (Kind and very thorough) HOWEVER it was not as promised. The claim of having a kitchen was only a fridge and sink. No stove as in picture, and microwave was downstairs in lobby common area. Construction was ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Nice,hotel.thanks.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Continental Business
Excelente localização, serviço de primeira e pessoal simpático
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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
ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
All good
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Porto Alegre
All perfect
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around São José
São João
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in São João. You might want to make time for a stop at Bourbon Shopping or Museum of VARIG.
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.
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.
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.
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.
