São José

Recife

Popular places to visit

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

Muro Alto Beach

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
Maracaipe Beach showing a beach and surfing

Maracaipe Beach

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

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

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

Boa Viagem Beach
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
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
Calhetas Beach

Calhetas Beach

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

Calhetas Beach

Things to do

Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

RM118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

RM106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

RM422
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

RM460
per traveller
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi
Recife & Olinda Highlights

Recife & Olinda Highlights

RM1,309
per traveller
Recife & Olinda Highlights
Trilha dos Escravos em Porto de Galinhas com saída de Recife

Trilha dos Escravos em Porto de Galinhas com saída de Recife

RM325
per adult
Trilha dos Escravos em Porto de Galinhas com saída de Recife
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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
The price is RM523 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
RM523
RM534 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market ...
Novotel Recife Marina
Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial

Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Engenheiro José Estelita 1647, Recife, PE
The price is RM127 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
RM127
RM219 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Recife Harbor are located ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM125 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM125
RM131 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (2,308 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 RM88 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM88
RM101 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM233 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM233
RM244 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Rede Andrade LG Inn

Rede Andrade LG Inn

3.5 out of 5
Av. Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira, 3067, Recife, PE
The price is RM147 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
RM147
RM154 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Rede Andrade LG Inn
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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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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
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Graças

Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.

Graças

São José