São José Travel Guide
Porto Alegre
Popular places to visit
Beira-Rio Stadium
Catch an event at Beira-Rio Stadium during your trip to Porto Alegre. Take in the museums and sunsets in the area.
Orla do Guaíba
Explore the great outdoors at Orla do Guaíba, a lovely green space in Porto Alegre. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.
Porto Alegre Public Market
Shop for clothes, specialty foods and unique items at a downtown marketplace that has been serving customers since the second half of the 19th century.
Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center
A building that used to provide the city with energy for heating and lighting is now a cultural center hosting art exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances.
Moinhos de Vento Park
Take a break from Porto Alegre’s bustling streets with a visit to a small, attractive park where you can play sports, see a reminder of the city’s past and go wildlife spotting.
Lutheran University of Brazil
Explore the campus of Lutheran University of Brazil during your travels in Canoas. Discover the sunrises while you're in the area.
Things to do
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Top hotels in São José
Resort Morada del Este
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Courteous and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Continental Porto Alegre by Samba
O hotel se encontra num excelente local, próximo a rodoviária e muitos comércios e restaurantes em geral o que torna tudo muito pratico. Gostamos muito.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Continental Business
A hospedagem no geral foi bem tranquila. Não tivemos barulho nos quartos e visivelmente o quarto estava limpo. No banheiro, a equipe de limpeza precisa caprichar na limpeza da saída de ar logo acima do vaso sanitário(estava cheio de sujeira). Em relação ao café da manhã, achamos bem mediano(basicamente ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Novotel Porto Alegre Airport
Great stsy
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre
Very good
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São José
Humaitá
Even though there aren't top sights in Humaitá, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Gremio Arena. Jump on the metro at Anchieta Station to see more of the city.
São João
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in São João. You might want to make time for a stop at Bourbon Shopping or Museum of VARIG.
Passo da Areia
Passo da Areia is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Higienopolis
Restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Higienopolis. A stop by CIEE Theater is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.
Floresta
Shopping and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Floresta. Make a stop by Sports Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rodoviaria de Porto Alegre Station to get around town.
