São José

Recife

Popular places to visit

Muro Alto Beach which includes swimming, a beach and tropical scenes

Muro Alto Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.

Muro Alto Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Maracaipe Beach showing a beach and surfing

Maracaipe Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Praça Rio Branco

Praça Rio Branco

Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Praça Rio Branco
Merepe Beach

Merepe Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Merepe Beach
Paiva Beach

Paiva Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paiva Beach during your travels in Recife?

Paiva Beach

Things to do

Tour To Carneiros With Catamaran Ride From Porto de Galinhas

Tour To Carneiros From Porto de Galinhas

RM317
per adult
Tour To Carneiros From Porto de Galinhas
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

RM119
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Recife & Olinda City Tour

Experience the Best of Recife and Olinda

RM127
per adult
Experience the Best of Recife and Olinda
Carneiros Beach Day Tour

Carneiros Beach Day Tour

RM177
per adult
Carneiros Beach Day Tour
Recife Airport vs. Porto de Galinhas Airport

Recife Airport vs. Porto de Galinhas Airport

RM347
per traveller
Recife Airport vs. Porto de Galinhas Airport
Natural pools in front of the Bora Bora Reception

Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)

RM123
per adult
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
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Top hotels in São José

Novotel Recife Marina
Novotel Recife Marina
4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46, Recife, PE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM399 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
RM399
RM407 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (344 reviews)
"excellent experiences"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Novotel Recife Marina
Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial
Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial
3 out of 5
Avenida Engenheiro José Estelita 1647, Recife, PE
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Recife Harbor are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Adoramos a experiência, o prédio é novo, muito bem localizado, limpo e organizado. Todos são muito educados. O acesso ao prédio é um pouco difícil, mas nada que atrapalhe muito. Valeu super a pena nossa estadia e já queremos voltar em breve!"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

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Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial
Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Rede Andrade Onda Mar
3 out of 5
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 284 Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
The price is RM153 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM153
RM161 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,171 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
The price is RM126 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
RM126
RM145 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,669 reviews)
"Double beds don’t stick together."

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,124 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

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Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Rede Andrade Plaza Recife
Rede Andrade Plaza Recife
3 out of 5
Rua da Aurora, 225, Boa Vista, Recife, PE
The price is RM148 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM148
RM155 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The hotel is a good deal and the staff are very friendly. However, options around the hotel are limited, especially after dark."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Rede Andrade Plaza Recife
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Other neighbourhoods around São José

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Ilha do Leite

Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.

Ilha do Leite
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Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
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Derby

You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Derby. You might want to make time for a stop at Pernambuco Medicine Memorial or Cinema da Fundacao Joaquim Nabuco.

Derby
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Pina

5/5(1 area review)

Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.

Pina
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Santo Amaro

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Tacaruna or Rua da Aurora.

Santo Amaro
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Recife Antigo

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Recife Port or Malakoff Tower.

Recife Antigo

São José