Lapa
Sao Paulo
Popular places to visit
Paulista Avenue
See the financial and cultural heart of one of South America’s busiest cities before unwinding in a bar full of local business people at the end of the day.
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.
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
Take an evening stroll to see the city lights reflected in this park’s vast lakes or spend a day visiting the cultural sites located in the sprawling gardens.
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.
Oscar Freire Street
During your visit to São Paulo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Oscar Freire Street. Discover the area's theatre scene and spas.
Things to do
Downtown São Paulo's Epic History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at São Paulo Airport (GRU)
Body Massage - by Venus' Secret Spa - Sao Paulo
São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour
Visit São Paulo with a local guide
Tour pelos bares e baladas de São Paulo. Pubcrawl SP
Top hotels in Lapa
Rosewood Sao Paulo
All I can say is wow. We loved staying here for a night before our flight home. Can’t wait to visit again.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Wyndham Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel
Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
Staff were super friendly and helpful, efficient and close to the airport. Perfect for what was required.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
WZ Hotel Jardins
Clean room
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Hotel Cadoro Sao Paulo
The room was fine. The staff was fine.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Domani
Nice quiet hotel, good shuttle service, not close to many services but I went to the zoo on my free day (Uber there, walked back). Good long walk, felt safe. Pizza place on corner is good but that is main dining option at night. Breakfast good and did not eat other meals in hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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 Allianz Parque and West Plaza, 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.
