São José Travel Guide

Recife

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

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 which includes 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

Natural pools in front of the Bora Bora Reception

Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)

฿948
per adult
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

฿898
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Porto de Galinhas Tour

Porto de Galinhas Tour

฿1,017
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Porto de Galinhas Tour
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

฿802
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

฿3,260
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

฿3,556
per traveller
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi
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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 ฿4,202 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,202
฿4,287 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (425 reviews)
Almost there
"Very nice hotel with lots of potential. I think it may be new and there are small amounts of professionalism and quality lacking. For instance I asked many times for small things in the room (more coffee pods or water) and staff forgot. The room service was slow. Only the front desk speak any language ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Novotel Recife Marina
Roomo Transamerica Recife Parque do Cais

Roomo Transamerica Recife Parque do Cais

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Engenheiro José Estelita 2443, Recife, PE
The price is ฿923 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿923
฿1,627 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Recife Harbor are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Tudo novinho e muito bem organizado. A localização é boa mas precisa de carro pra tudo. Senti falta de uma cafeteira..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Roomo Transamerica Recife Parque do Cais
Rede Andrade Onda Mar

Rede Andrade Onda Mar

3 out of 5
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 284 Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
The price is ฿764 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿764
฿803 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,349 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,220 reviews)
"It is an excellent hotel, with everything you need, always very busy, very attentive staff, excellent breakfast and an excellent restaurant"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

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Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Rede Andrade Vela Branca

Rede Andrade Vela Branca

3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
The price is ฿758 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿758
฿871 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,855 reviews)
"Double beds don’t stick together."

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Rede Andrade LG Inn

Rede Andrade LG Inn

3.5 out of 5
Av. Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira, 3067, Recife, PE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿935 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿935
฿982 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,244 reviews)
Pleasant stay
"Pleasant stay at this very affordable Inn / Hotel. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Room was small but comfortable, I would recommend for budget conscious folks."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

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 Centro Cultural Cais do Sertão.

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

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