Sé Travel Guide

Sao Paulo

My first view of Brazil. I had a few hours in Sao Paolo before I took a bus to a smaller place in the south.
My first view of Brazil. I had a few hours in Sao Paolo before I took a bus to a smaller place in the south.
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The Cathedral is the largest church in the city of São Paulo : 111 metres long, 46 metres wide, with the two flanking towers reaching a height of 92 metres. The Cathedral is a Latin cross church with a five-aisled nave and a dome that reaches 30 metres over the crossing. Although the building in general is Neo-Gothic, the dome is inspired by the Renaissance dome of the Cathedral of Florence. It is located in the Praça da Sé, or "Cathedral Square".
The Cathedral has a total capacity for 8,000 people. More than 800 tons of rare marble were used in its completion. The inner capitals are decorated with sculpted Brazilian produce as coffee branches, pineapples, and native animals such as tatus --armadillos.

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Top hotels in Sé

B&B Hotels São Paulo Luz - Centro

B&B Hotels São Paulo Luz - Centro

3 out of 5
R. Florêncio de Abreu, 752 São Paulo SP
The price is ฿1,533 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿1,533
฿1,609 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,312 reviews)
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

B&B Hotels São Paulo Luz - Centro
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport

Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport

4 out of 5
Rua Pedro De Toledo, 1000 Guarulhos
The price is ฿2,736 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿2,736
฿2,873 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guarulhos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,366 reviews)
This hotel is conveniently located for GRU, with free shuttle from and to the terminals. My stay was a very pleasant experience.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
 Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava

3.5 out of 5
Rua Martins Fontes, 330 São Paulo
The price is ฿1,286 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿1,286
฿1,512 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz Parque are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,044 reviews)
The staff always treat you like family but the hotel needs renovation urgent

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Gran Villagio Hotel SP by Castelo Itaipava
 Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo

Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo

4 out of 5
R Martins Fontes 71 Centro São Paulo SP
The price is ฿2,046 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,046
฿2,183 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Nice room, great location and nice amenities with a great breakfast

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua São Paulo
Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi

Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi

4.5 out of 5
Rua Tenente Negrao 200 São Paulo SP
The price is ฿4,682 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿4,682
฿4,916 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (941 reviews)
Nice renovated rooms and fantastic location. Had a problem with the room (water leaking from upstairs!) and was resolved promptly.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Grand Mercure SP Itaim Bibi
Rosewood Sao Paulo

Rosewood Sao Paulo

5 out of 5
Rua Itapeva, 435 São Paulo SP
The price is ฿17,983 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿17,983
฿20,770 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
5 star hotel. Amazing breakfast, two beautiful pools, great spa, comfy bed, very clean. Food service is slow, but that's tru of everywhere in São Paulo. Would stay here again!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Rosewood Sao Paulo
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Other neighbourhoods around Sé

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Liberdade

2/5(1 area review)

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.

Liberdade
Italia Building showing interior views

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.

República
Sunday afternoon in São Paulo

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.

Bela Vista
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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.

Bras
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Consolação

4/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Consolação
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Paraiso

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Paraiso. You might want to make time for a stop at Paulista Avenue or Sesc Paulista Viewpoint.

Paraiso


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