Centro Historico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An ornate church interior with a central altar, statues, and intricate gold detailing.

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Activities


Our pick of the best Centro Historico Hotel Deals

Hostel da Fonte

Hostel da Fonte

2 out of 5
Rua Isaac Martins Barrocas, 73 São Luís MA
The price is AU$84 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$84
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 19 beach bars and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ribeirao Fountain and Arthur Azevedo Theater are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"I stayed in the female dorm room and my 2 friends in a double room with bathroom. Conditions of room and hostel seem to be over priced. No air conditioner in common areas.... very hot and humid."

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hostel da Fonte
Pousada da Sé

Pousada da Sé

2 out of 5
Av. Pedro II, 52 Sao Luis MA
The price is AU$43 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$43
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Episcopal Palace and Arthur Azevedo ...
7.6/10 Good! (12 reviews)
"It was horrible experience. The hotel was closed when I arrived, I rang the bell and no one open the door. The front place was not looking good, looked as abandoned place. I sent a message through the chat and they answered two hours later. I do not recommend this place."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Pousada da Sé
Pousada Portas da Amazônia

Pousada Portas da Amazônia

3 out of 5
Rua 28 de Julho, 129 - Centro São Luís MA
The price is AU$115 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$115
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Centro de História Natural e Arqueologia do ...
Pousada Portas da Amazônia
Palma Hostel

Palma Hostel

2 out of 5
Rua do Giz, 129, São Luís MA
The price is AU$72 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$72
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Centro de História Natural e ...
8/10 Very good! (89 reviews)
"My wife and I only needed a room to rest before our 2:30AM flight. Facilities are good. Plenty of excellent common spaces. We chose this hostel for its historical location. The building itself and the services and amenities are great. Too bad the overall surrounding does not live up to its UNESCO ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Palma Hostel
Vila Galé Collection Opera - Sao Luis

Vila Galé Collection Opera - Sao Luis

3 out of 5
Rua Portugal São Luís MA
The price is AU$195 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$195
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Luís. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions House of Nhozinho and Cia. Circus of Puppet Theater ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Um hotel novo e incrível."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Vila Galé Collection Opera - Sao Luis
AMERICO HOSTEL

AMERICO HOSTEL

2 out of 5
rua da palma, centro São Luís MA
The price is AU$76 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$76
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in São Luís. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions Domingos Vieira Filho Popular Culture ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
Good location
"Location wise this place was an excellent choice. Comfort wise it was far from ideal unfortunately."

Reviewed on 29 June 2025

AMERICO HOSTEL
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Centro Historico

Find the best Centro Historico areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ponta D'areia

If you're spending some time in Ponta D'areia, Ponta d'Areia Beach and Calhau Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Turu

While Turu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rio Anil Shopping and Olho d'Agua Beach.

Ponta do Farol

Travellers like the beaches in Ponta do Farol, and Ponta d'Areia Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tirirical

While Tirirical isn't home to many top sights, Rio Anil Shopping and Centro de Promoção Artesanal do Maranhão (CEPRAMA) are some notable places to visit nearby.

Olho D'agua

Travellers like the beaches in Olho D'agua, and Olho d'Agua Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.



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