Sao Jose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Gary Cushing
Photo by Gary Cushing

Where to stay in Sao Jose

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Kobrasol

When in Kobrasol, you can plan a visit to Shopping Itaguaçu and Avenida Atlantica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kobrasol
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Campinas

Though Campinas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shopping Itaguaçu and Orlando Scarpelli Stadium.

Campinas
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Barreiros

While Barreiros may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Shopping Itaguaçu and Avenida Atlantica.

Barreiros
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Serraria

While Serraria isn't home to many top sights, Shopping Itaguaçu and Orlando Scarpelli Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Serraria
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Sertão do Maruim

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sertão do Maruim and surrounding area, you can visit Shopping Itaguaçu and Shopping ViaCatarina.

Sertão do Maruim
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Areias

While there might not be top attractions in Areias, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shopping Itaguaçu and Orlando Scarpelli Stadium.

Areias
K-Platz Hotel

K-Platz Hotel

3.5 out of 5
R. Cruz e Souza, 25, Sao Jose, SC
The price is AU$132 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$132
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sao Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Praia do Bom Abrigo and Shopping Itaguaçu ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (385 reviews)
"I can have very good and easy chance to dining near by"

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

K-Platz Hotel
Hotel Kennedy Executive

Hotel Kennedy Executive

3 out of 5
Rua Maria Bernardina Vaz Borges, s/n, Sao Jose, SC
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Sao Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Popular attractions Shopping Itaguaçu and Teatro Adolfho Mello ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (382 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2022

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Hotel Kennedy Executive
ibis Florianopolis

ibis Florianopolis

3 out of 5
Avenida Rio Branco 37, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
The price is AU$105 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$105
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Top Market Floripa and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"My stay at Ibis was a great choice. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good, and the Friday night pasta dinner amazing. The hotel is well located and surrounded by good restaurants, market, and pharmacy, easy to move around in the city. There’s no gym, the room is small but clean ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

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AZZA Smart Stay

AZZA Smart Stay

4 out of 5
Rua Irmão Calixto, 31, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Joaquina Beach and UFSC Planetarium ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"Awsome!"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

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Bossa Jurerê Hotel

Bossa Jurerê Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Jorge Cherem, 184, Jurere, Florianópolis, SC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jurere Beach and Canasvieiras Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)
Aconchegante e de bom gosto
"O atendimento é espetacular, desde as meninas que auxiliam nos quartos, ate a recepção. O cafe é servido a uma curta caminhada do hotel, mas que se transforma em um espetacular cafe com uma vista fenomenal da praia! Tudo estava bem limpinho e organizado. So duas coisas a comentar, as toalhas sao ..."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2023

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Pietra Flat

Pietra Flat

3 out of 5
Estr. Dom João Becker 1389, Florianópolis, SC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ingleses Beach and Brava Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Never again"

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2023

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Popular places to visit

Ingleses Beach

Ingleses Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ingleses Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Florianópolis. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Ingleses Beach
Joaquina Beach featuring a sandy beach

Joaquina Beach

5/5(1 review)

Go surfing on sand or at sea at a popular beach flanked by large dunes and known for its excellent waves.

Joaquina Beach
Barra da Lagoa Beach which includes a beach, boating and landscape views

Barra da Lagoa Beach

Experience hours of water-based pursuits, hike into the hills or simply relax on the sands of this picturesque beach.

Barra da Lagoa Beach
Brava Beach

Brava Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Brava Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Florianópolis.

Brava Beach
Jurere Beach

Jurere Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jurere Beach during your travels in Florianópolis? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Jurere Beach
Lagoinha Beach

Lagoinha Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lagoinha Beach during your travels in Florianópolis? Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.

Lagoinha Beach

Activities

Christ the Light Complex

Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras - Exit Floripa

AU$45
per adult
Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras - Exit Floripa
Campeche Island Tour - Belatur takes you to this Paradise

Crossing Island of Campeche - Belatur takes you to this Paradise

AU$70
per adult
Crossing Island of Campeche - Belatur takes you to this Paradise
Balneário de Camboriú Full-Day City Tour

Balneário Camboriú Full-Day City Tour

AU$60
per adult
Balneário Camboriú Full-Day City Tour
Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour

Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour

AU$51
per adult
Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour
Italian Route - Nova Trento e Brusque

Italian Route - Nova Trento e Brusque

AU$48
per adult
Italian Route - Nova Trento e Brusque
Jumping of the Cubatão River.

Rafting Adventure in Apuama - Rio Cubatão in Greater Florianópolis

AU$51
per adult
Rafting Adventure in Apuama - Rio Cubatão in Greater Florianópolis
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Cities near Sao Jose

Barra da Lagoa Beach which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Florianópolis