Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Rua 25 de Marco
During your trip to São Paulo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rua 25 de Marco. Experience the area's theatre scene and museums.
Mercado Municipal
Get your fill of the tastes, smells and energy of South America in this bustling and artfully designed market.
Republic Square
Find out about the history of São Paulo when you spend time at Republic Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
Reserve tickets for ballet and musical performances at this grandiose theater and appreciate the opulent décor of its halls and auditorium.
Copan Building
You can find out about the history of São Paulo with a visit to Copan Building. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Liberty Square
You can learn about the history of São Paulo with a visit to Liberty Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours - English
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Our pick of the best Historic Center Hotel Deals
Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
The staff always treat you like family but the hotel needs renovation urgent
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Nice room, great location and nice amenities with a great breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
SLAVIERO Downtown São Paulo
The breakfast menu was just OK. I know it was a busy weekend, but it was empty. A lot of the time the eggs were not good at all air conditioner work great
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
HOTEL AMALIA
Tudo muito bom. Quarto limpo, muito perto da estação de metrô, funcionários gentis.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
B&B Hotels São Paulo Luz - Centro
Great staff, room is much roomier then most average hotels in São Paulo, breakfast was excellent, area might be rough to around but there’s security and valet service right up front.
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025
SOOZ Hotel Collection
The room was spacious and well designed. It is a nicely appointed hotel in a convenient location for most of the old city and Avenida Paulista. There are many excellent restaurants within a block or two! Overall we iked the hotel a lot. The breakfast has variety and decent quality. The fruit was ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
República
Get to know República and its many features like its monuments and parks. You might want to explore sights like Avenida São Luís and Republic Square, and you can jump on the metro at Republica Station or Anhangabau Station to get around the city.
Liberdade
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Liberdade. Hakka Eventos and Aclimacao Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Sao Joaquim Station or Vergueiro Station to get around the larger area.
Bras
Well liked for its museums and monuments, Bras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mega Polo Moda and Feirinha da Madrugada, and jump on the metro at Bras Metro Station to get around the city.
Bela Vista
While you're in Bela Vista, take in top sights like Paulista Avenue and jump on the metro at Trianon-Masp Station to see more of the city.
Consolação
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Consolação. Top attractions like Paulista Avenue and Football Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Paulista Station or Higienópolis-Mackenzie Station to see more of the city.
Jardim Paulista
You might enjoy the bars while in Jardim Paulista. Paulista Avenue is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Consolacao Station or Oscar Freire Station to see more of the city.
