Visit Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Rua 25 de Marco
During your trip to São Paulo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rua 25 de Marco. Experience the area's theatre scene and museums.
Mercado Municipal
Get your fill of the tastes, smells and energy of South America in this bustling and artfully designed market.
Republic Square
Find out about the history of São Paulo when you spend time at Republic Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Liberty Square
You can learn about the history of São Paulo with a visit to Liberty Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
Reserve tickets for ballet and musical performances at this grandiose theater and appreciate the opulent décor of its halls and auditorium.
Sé Square
Find out about the history of São Paulo when you spend time at Sé Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Downtown São Paulo's Epic History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Body Massage - by Venus' Secret Spa - Sao Paulo
São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour
Tour pelos bares e baladas de São Paulo. Pubcrawl SP
Visit São Paulo with a local guide
São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide
Top hotels in Historic Center
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
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Clean, spacious family room with strong shower and good AC. Confy beds and very good choi e at buffet breakfast. We ate both nights in the Restaurant at the food was good. Easy to get an uber to and from the hotel.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Dan Inn Planalto São Paulo
It was so lovely to be around Sao Paulo downtown, thank you.
Reviewed on 13 May 2025
SOOZ Hotel Collection
Hotel with great water pressure, it was clean and the guest service was great, internet was fast and the breakfast had many choices and it was always being quickly replenished.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
B&B Hotels São Paulo Luz - Centro
Great staff, room is much roomier then most average hotels in São Paulo, breakfast was excellent, area might be rough to around but there’s security and valet service right up front.
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025
Hotel Cinelândia
I rated honestly - I came here for the low price and got exactly what I expected. But - it was clean, great water pressure in the shower. The area is pretty sketchy, especially at night, lots of homeless and “drogas”. But if you’re on a tight budget it fits the bill perfectly. Wi- fi in the room ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
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.
Liberdade
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Liberdade. Hakka Eventos and Aclimacao Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Sao Joaquim Station or Vergueiro Station to get around the larger area.
Bras
Well liked for its museums and monuments, Bras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mega Polo Moda and Feirinha da Madrugada, and jump on the metro at Bras Metro Station to get around the city.
Bela Vista
While you're in Bela Vista, take in top sights like Paulista Avenue and jump on the metro at Trianon-Masp Station to see more of the city.
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.
Jardim Paulista
You might enjoy the bars while in Jardim Paulista. Paulista Avenue is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Consolacao Station or Oscar Freire Station to see more of the city.
