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.
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.
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.
São Bento Monastery
Sample fruit jams and bread made by Benedictine monks, see intricate frescos and listen to Gregorian chants at this opulent monastery.
São Paulo Stock Exchange
Experience something of the frenzied financial activities of a trading floor when you go on a guided tour of a stock exchange that dates back to the 19th century.
Things to do
Downtown São Paulo's Epic History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours - English
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
Top hotels in Sé
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
Rosewood Sao Paulo
Excellent property with amazing dinning options. Wish the room was a little bigger.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi
I didn’t use the bar, or had breakfast, but overall my family and I enjoyed our stay, we would book it again and recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
Hotel shuttle did not arrive and operates very infrequently, only one per hour and no shuttle for 2 hours during lunch break. Uber and taxi from GRU is a better option they are cheap Otherwise hotel was good
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Nice room, great location and nice amenities with a great breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Great location and clean property. They should be more flexible with the check in and check out.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sé
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
