Lapa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Paulista Avenue
Browse the museums and old buildings around the São Paulo city centre with a walk along its main thoroughfare.
Interlagos Race Track
Interlagos Race Track is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to São Paulo. Experience the art scene and museums in this culturally rich area.
Allianz Parque
Catch an event at Allianz Parque during your trip to São Paulo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Morumbi Stadium
Catch an event at Morumbi Stadium during your trip to São Paulo. Attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Ibirapuera Park
Go bike riding and sunbathing, borrow a book or watch an open-air concert in this vast lakeside park and cultural centre.
São Paulo Expo
Learn about the events happening in São Paulo Expo during your trip to São Paulo. Experience the art scene and museums in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours - English
Visit São Paulo with a local guide
Tour pelos bares e baladas de São Paulo. Pubcrawl SP
São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide
Our pick of the best Lapa 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
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
Great experience
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Nice room, great location and nice amenities with a great breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi
Nice renovated rooms and fantastic location. Had a problem with the room (water leaking from upstairs!) and was resolved promptly.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Domani
it was great!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Rosewood Sao Paulo
5 star hotel. Amazing breakfast, two beautiful pools, great spa, comfy bed, very clean. Food service is slow, but that's tru of everywhere in São Paulo. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lapa
Barra Funda
Well liked for its museums and monuments, Barra Funda is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like West Plaza and Allianz Parque, and jump on the metro at Palmeiras-Barra Funda Station to get around the city.
Pinheiros
Pinheiros is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Faria Lima Station or Pinheiros Metro Station to explore sights like Batman's Alley.
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.
Cerqueira Cesar
Shopping and bars are highlights of Cerqueira Cesar. Make a stop by Paulista Avenue or Oscar Freire Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Oscar Freire Station to get around town.
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.
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.
