What's it like in São José?

São José is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its museums, monuments and shopping. Are you looking for São José travel tips? Make sure that you visit Sao Jose Market and Recife City Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in São José?

Based on our traveller data, Novotel Recife Marina is one of the top choices for your stay in São José. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the São José area?

Expedia has 8 São José hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Recife area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in São José, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in São José.

What is there to do around this Recife neighbourhood?

Sao Jose Market, Recife City Museum and Cinco Pontas Fort are just a few attractions to check out in São José. A visit to Dom Vital Museum is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Museum of Popular Art, Memorial Luiz Gonzaga and Memorial Chico Science are just a few of the places to visit in and around São José. When you're sightseeing in Recife, Aloisio Magalhaes Museum of Modern Art and Patio De Sao Pedro are also worth a stop.

How can I get around São José and the greater Recife area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Recife Station and Joana Bezerra Station.

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Our top choices for São José hotels

1. Novotel Recife Marina

São José

Christian

RM659 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

2. Flats no Parque do Cais Recife

São José

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

3. Motto By Hilton Recife

Recife Antigo, 1.3 km from São José

Ângela

RM257 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

4. Transamerica Prestige Recife - Boa Viagem

Pina, 2.8 km from São José

Aderbal

RM380 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

Minibar, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

5. VilaHotell Recife

Boa Vista, 2.1 km from São José

Francis

RM156 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

6. Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

Boa Vista, 1 km from São José

antonio jose

RM134 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

7. Hotel Luzeiros Recife

Pina, 2.2 km from São José

Matthew

RM363 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

8. Pousada Recife

Boa Vista, 2.1 km from São José

Gabriel

RM191 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

9. Villa Park Hotel Recife

Santo Amaro, 2.8 km from São José

Maria Alejandra

RM270 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

10. Hotel Central Recife

Boa Vista, 1.3 km from São José

Eunice

RM180 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

11. ibis Recife Boa Viagem

Pina, 2.9 km from São José

Megan

RM228 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

12. Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Pina, 3.2 km from São José

Edna Patrícia Ramos

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, individually decorated

13. Urban Home Stay

Pina, 2.7 km from São José

Erin

RM233 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

14. HY Beach Flats

Pina, 2.7 km from São José

Christopher

RM238 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

15. Marante Executive Hotel

Pina, 3 km from São José

Laura

RM289 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

16. Radisson Hotel Recife

Boa Viagem, 4.2 km from São José

Trevor

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

17. Bugan Recife Boa Viagem Hotel - by Atlantica

Boa Viagem, 6.9 km from São José

Michelle

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

18. BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI

Boa Viagem, 5.2 km from São José

Stephen

RM251 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

19. Marante Plaza Hotel

Boa Viagem, 3.4 km from São José

Ednaldo

RM247 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

20. Hotel Atlante Plaza

Boa Viagem, 7.7 km from São José

Paulo

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Where to stay in São José

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A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, palm trees, and colorful umbrellas.

Porto de Galinhas

Join surfers and nature lovers that flock year-round to the glorious beaches of this coastal town.

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A coastal cityscape with a wide beach, ocean, and dense urban buildings.

Boa Viagem

Visitors often come to Boa Viagem for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Praça Boa Viagem and Shopping Recife. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Airport Station.

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A crowded beach with people swimming and boats with colorful sails.

Ipojuca Centro

If you're spending some time in Ipojuca Centro, Porto de Galinhas Beach and Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools are top sights worth seeing.

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A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a large ship in the distance.

Pina

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

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A yellow church with a clock tower and arched windows.

Boa Vista

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

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Top São José Hotel Reviews

Park Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent breakfast. Attention to noise in rooms facing market square due to music performances on weekends."

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

8/10 Good

"Close to the beach and excellent breakfast! However, the actual room is not amazing, it’s functional but pretty old and depending on your floor, there’s no lift to get straight to it. Shower is ok, not much pressure and it’s pretty noisy at night. The pool and spa areas are great and the location too."

Transamerica Prestige Recife - Boa Viagem

8/10 Good

"Hotel velho, confortável e em reforma. Restaurante excelente. Café da manhã razoável pelo preço da diária. Todos os dias tive que pedir iogurte sem sabor, pq não havia disponível. Café coado, se vc quiser café expresso tem que pagar, embora de cortesia tenha máquinade caféexpresso no quarto com 2 cápsulas gratuitas."

Haus Smart Living Recife

8/10 Good

"Liked: very clean, having a kitchen, good safe location, access to bus and public bike nearby. Nice rooftop terrace and very good prices. Self check in with code via WhatsApp. Drip coffee maker. Disliked: no hair dryer, no frying pan. Pots and pans supplied are very cheap quality. Only 2 pillows on a large bed. Suitable for short stays. I was happy overall even though I really needed a hair dryer!"

Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was a nice little menu and it was a fresh and hot. There was plenty to eat a variety of cakes, bread, meats, cheeses, egg, sausage, fruit, coffee every staff member that we had interaction with was extremely professional and nice. We had our seven month old baby with us and they had no issues with heating up our water downstairs at the reception area to make his formula. The hotel was old and in need of some repairs, but the staff made things worth the stay. The location was very good and there was some very good restaurants close by and it’s within walking distance of the US consulate. "

Hotels in São José, Recife

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Our top choices for São José hotels

1. Novotel Recife Marina

2. Flats no Parque do Cais Recife

3. Motto By Hilton Recife

4. Transamerica Prestige Recife - Boa Viagem

5. VilaHotell Recife

6. Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

7. Hotel Luzeiros Recife

8. Pousada Recife

9. Villa Park Hotel Recife

10. Hotel Central Recife

11. ibis Recife Boa Viagem

12. Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

13. Urban Home Stay

14. HY Beach Flats

15. Marante Executive Hotel

16. Radisson Hotel Recife

17. Bugan Recife Boa Viagem Hotel - by Atlantica

18. BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI

19. Marante Plaza Hotel

20. Hotel Atlante Plaza

Where to stay in São José

Porto de Galinhas

Boa Viagem

Ipojuca Centro

Pina

Boa Vista

Top São José Hotel Reviews

Park Hotel

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