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.
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.
Orla do Guaíba
Explore the great outdoors at Orla do Guaíba, a lovely green space in Porto Alegre. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're 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.
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.
Activities
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Our pick of the best São José Hotel Deals
Resort Morada del Este
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Courteous and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Continental Porto Alegre by Samba
The apartment smells musty, is very dirty, and full of dust mites. The carpet is at least 20 years old, with many cigarette burns and glitter from countless carnivals. The bathroom smells musty, and the shower grout looks like it has never been cleaned.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Continental Business
A hospedagem no geral foi bem tranquila. Não tivemos barulho nos quartos e visivelmente o quarto estava limpo. No banheiro, a equipe de limpeza precisa caprichar na limpeza da saída de ar logo acima do vaso sanitário(estava cheio de sujeira). Em relação ao café da manhã, achamos bem mediano(basicamente ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Novotel Porto Alegre Airport
Great stsy
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre
This is just a great spot in there many times and it’s great value and great location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São José
Sarandi
Travellers like the theatres in Sarandi, and Sesi Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk of Fame and CIEE Theater.
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.
Moinhos de Vento
Moinhos de Vento is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.
