São José Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
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
Hotel Continental Business
Segunda vez no ano em que fiquei nesse estabelecimento, e notei uma leve queda na qualidade do serviço. No quesito humano, manteve-se a enorme simpatia e educação de toda a equipe: toda interação que tive com os profissionais do hotel foram positivas, todos sempre muito solícitos e gentis. Também ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Continental Porto Alegre by Samba
Hotel com ótimo custo/beneficio. Os quartos são espaçosos e limpos e os funcionários bem receptivos. O café da manhã é espetacular.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Novotel Porto Alegre Airport
Easy check in, gracious staff. Comfortable bed. It's my 2nd time staying here and would be back.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São José
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.
Mont'Serrat
Mont'Serrat is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Walk of Fame or Moinhos Shopping Center.
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.
Tres Figueiras
While Tres Figueiras may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Porto Alegre Country Club and Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre.
