Vila Santa Maria Travel Guide
Sao Paulo
Visit Vila Santa Maria
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.
Allianz Parque
Catch an event at Allianz Parque during your trip to São Paulo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
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)
Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours - English
Visit São Paulo with a local guide
São Paulo Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide
Top hotels in Vila Santa Maria
Comfort Hotel Guarulhos - Aeroporto
Shuttle runs every hour, easy to get to, and has stores inside the hotel for things you may need
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Ramada Encore Centro (Tiradentes)
The hotel was fine. A few places to eat right on the same block. Train station one block away, and the Train system was pretty easy to navigate. The area isn’t as sketchy as it looks from google street view. A few homeless around.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
Good
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
DELPLAZA Excelsior São Paulo - By Monreale
Small and old place
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Bristol International Airport Hotel
Great place! Safe and clean. Very modern and well maintained and the food was great! Can compete with any international brand.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn Guarulhos
Nice outside seating area, convenient for airport and reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vila Santa Maria
São Miguel Paulista
Travellers like the museums in São Miguel Paulista, and Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Aeroporto Internacional Governador André Franco Montoro
Visitors to Aeroporto Internacional Governador André Franco Montoro enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, International Terminal Duty Free Shop is worth a stop.
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 Shopping 25 Bras Mall, and jump on the metro at Bras Metro Station to get around the city.
Liberdade
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Liberdade. Hakka Eventos and São Paulo Cultural Center 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.
Vila Mariana
Vila Mariana is well liked for its museums and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Paulista Avenue and Cinemateca Brasileira are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Vila Mariana Station or Ana Rosa Station to get around.
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.
