Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with ornate architecture, a statue, and a plaza with pedestrians.
A historic building with ornate architecture, large columns, and statues.
A busy urban street with a large cathedral in the background.
A cathedral with twin spires and a large rose window, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A large building with two prominent clocks on its facade, a clear blue sky, and a flagpole in the foreground.

Stay near popular Historic Center attractions

A busy street with a sign indicating '25 de Março' and 'Rua Vinte e Cinco de Março'.

Rua 25 de Marco

7.4/10 (576 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Rua 25 de Marco, a favourite shopping spot in São Paulo. Experience the area's theatre scene and museums.
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Activities

Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours

Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours
Visit São Paulo with a local guide

Visit São Paulo with a local guide

AU$36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Visit São Paulo with a local guide
São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide

São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide

AU$56
per adult
São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide
Tour pelos bares e baladas de São Paulo. Pubcrawl SP

São Paulo Pub Crawl: Open Bar & Nightclub

AU$51
per adult
São Paulo Pub Crawl: Open Bar & Nightclub
São Paulo: Liberdade Street Food Tour

São Paulo: Liberdade Street Food Tour

AU$73
per adult
São Paulo: Liberdade Street Food Tour
Observation Deck in São Paulo - Edifício Itália - 41st Floor

Observation Deck in São Paulo - Edifício Itália - 41st Floor

AU$27
per adult
Observation Deck in São Paulo - Edifício Itália - 41st Floor
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Our pick of the best Historic Center Hotel Deals

SOOZ Hotel Collection

SOOZ Hotel Collection

3 out of 5
Avenida São Luís 234 São Paulo SP
The price is AU$100 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$100
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,230 reviews)
"breakfast so good"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

SOOZ Hotel Collection
Hotel Normandie by Easy Plus

Hotel Normandie by Easy Plus

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Ipiranga, 1187, Centro São Paulo SP
The price is AU$94 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$94
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Normandie by Easy Plus
Rojas All Suites Hotel

Rojas All Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Sao Joao 1399 São Paulo SP
The price is AU$66 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$66
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Rojas All Suites Hotel
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo

Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo

4 out of 5
R Martins Fontes 71 Centro São Paulo SP
The price is AU$105 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$105
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"Worst hotel ever"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Hotel Moov São Paulo

Hotel Moov São Paulo

3 out of 5
R. Aurora, 822 São Paulo SP
The price is AU$80 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$80
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rua 25 de Marco and Paulista Avenue are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
"Habitación muy limpia"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Hotel Moov São Paulo
Hotel Dan Inn Planalto São Paulo by Nacional Inn

Hotel Dan Inn Planalto São Paulo by Nacional Inn

3 out of 5
Av. Casper Líbero, 115 - Centro São Paulo SP
The price is AU$66 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$66
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel Dan Inn Planalto São Paulo by Nacional Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a dense urban area and a green park in the foreground.
Photo by Larissa Gobbo
Open Photo by Larissa Gobbo

Jardins

Museums, shopping and cafes highlight some of the noteworthy features of Jardins. Make a stop by Paulista Avenue or Rua Augusta while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A cityscape with a river, modern buildings, and a distinctive bridge.

Itaim Bibi

Take time in Itaim Bibi to visit attractions like Parque do Povo and City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Campo Belo Station to see more of the city.

A Christmas tree with lights and a star on top, surrounded by a river and city lights.

Moema

Moema is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Ibirapuera and Ibirapuera Gymnasium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eucaliptos Subway Station or Moema Station to get around.

A river reflecting tall buildings, a modern bridge, and a unique cable structure.

Pinheiros

Pinheiros is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fradique Coutinho Station or Faria Lima Station to explore sights like Batman's Alley.

A cityscape with a dense cluster of high-rise buildings, a prominent tower, and a dramatic sunset sky.

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.

Historic Center Travel Guide

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