What's it like in São José?

São José is a neighborhood that travelers like for its museums, monuments, and shopping. Are you looking for São José travel tips? Be sure to check out Sao Jose Market and Recife City Museum while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in São José?

Based on our traveler data, Novotel Recife Marina is one of the top choices for your stay in São José. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels will I find in the São José area?

Expedia has 6 São José hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Recife area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in São José, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in São José.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to São José?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to São José, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do around this Recife neighborhood?

Sao Jose Market, Recife City Museum, and Cinco Pontas Fort are just a few attractions to check out in São José. A visit to Dom Vital Museum is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. Museum of Popular Art, Memorial Luiz Gonzaga, and Memorial Chico Science are just a few of the places to visit in and around São José. When you're sightseeing in Recife, Aloisio Magalhaes Museum of Modern Art and Patio De Sao Pedro are also worth a stop.

How can I get around São José and the greater Recife area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Recife Station and Joana Bezerra Station.

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Our top choices for São José hotels

Novotel Recife Marina

São José

James

￥26,374 total

includes taxes & fees

May 3 - May 4

Flats no Parque do Cais Recife

São José

￥14,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

Catamaran Praia Chalés

25.6 km from São José

Jose

￥13,938 total

includes taxes & fees

May 10 - May 11

Taverna do Paraíso

17.3 km from São José

Raquel

￥6,653 total

includes taxes & fees

May 4 - May 5

Pousada Rio Doce

13 km from São José

Mario

￥4,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

Irradiante

7.2 km from São José

Gabriela

￥11,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

Motto By Hilton Recife

Recife Antigo, 1.3 km from São José

"O quarto não era confortável, muito embora seja reformado e bonito. Era uma cama sobre um sofá, o que tinha barulho. O quarto ficava entre portas dos quartos vizinhos, então era possível ouvir as pessoas até tossindo. O chuveiro é bom, mas vasa água para o quarto. A parte de chuveiro e vaso sanitário são de parede/porta de vidro fosco, então é desconfortável usar o vaso sanitário com alguém no quarto. O serviço de limpeza chegou quando estava no banho e pedi para voltar em meia hora, mas não...

Julia

￥11,420 total

includes taxes & fees

May 2 - May 3

Vila Mar Hotel

6.4 km from São José

Kristyne

￥13,372 total

includes taxes & fees

May 5 - May 6

Orange Praia Hotel

29.3 km from São José

Airon

￥11,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

Pousada do Amparo

7.1 km from São José

Luís

￥12,297 total

includes taxes & fees

May 14 - May 15

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pousada Recife

Boa Vista, 2.1 km from São José

Elton Santana dos

￥9,747 total

includes taxes & fees

May 1 - May 2

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

6.9 km from São José

Cesar

￥12,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

Baobá Pousada e SPA

7.1 km from São José

Jaíra

￥8,824 total

includes taxes & fees

May 7 - May 8

Carambola Coliving

10.1 km from São José

￥7,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

Panoramic Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Urban Home Stay

Pina, 2.7 km from São José

Erin

￥11,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

NEW CASABLANCA PRAIA HOTEL LTDA

20.3 km from São José

Adriano Leonardo

￥10,133 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

Hotel 7 Colinas

7.2 km from São José

Dafne

￥20,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

Apartment 02 | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Pousada em Casa Forte

5.3 km from São José

Jamille

￥10,368 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Studio 68

3.5 km from São José

￥6,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

Trip Inn Recife

Boa Viagem, 9.6 km from São José

"Ambiente bem localizado em partes, bem próximo a praia, porém numa rua sem saída. Com relação ao quarto, supre bem as necessidades de quem vai pra trabalhar ou até turismo ( pra dormir e descansar é bom ) , comparado a outros locais que me hospedei em Recife, mais precisamente em boa viagem, a experiência digamos que foi bem melhor. Ao mais , recomendo a quem não tem muita exigência. O preço é o ponto mais positivo ."

luiz

￥6,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 30 - May 1

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Where to stay in São José

Find the best São José areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Porto de Galinhas

Join surfers and nature lovers that flock year-round to the glorious beaches of this coastal town.

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Boa Viagem

Take time in Boa Viagem to visit attractions like Praça Boa Viagem and Shopping Recife. You might also appreciate the beaches, and you can hop on the metro at Airport Station to see more of the city.

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Ipojuca Centro

If you're spending some time in Ipojuca Centro, Porto de Galinhas Beach and Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools are top sights worth seeing.

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Boa Vista

Travelers like the theaters in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Pina

Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.

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Top São José Hotel Reviews

Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great for solo travelers! I did a solo trip for a few days and the location is the best, close to everything and in a safe area right in front of the beach. The view from the rooftop is breathtaking and the staff is super nice and welcoming! I would definitely recommend staying there :)"

Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was a nice little menu and it was a fresh and hot. There was plenty to eat a variety of cakes, bread, meats, cheeses, egg, sausage, fruit, coffee every staff member that we had interaction with was extremely professional and nice. We had our seven month old baby with us and they had no issues with heating up our water downstairs at the reception area to make his formula. The hotel was old and in need of some repairs, but the staff made things worth the stay. The location was very good and there was some very good restaurants close by and it’s within walking distance of the US consulate. "

Radisson Hotel Recife

10/10 Excellent

"Adorei a estadia. Quarto amplo e limpo, equipe muito bem preparada, com destaque às recepcionistas e à funcionária que faz as tapiocas no café da manhã, que, por sinal, é incrível em sua totalidade. A localização também é excelente. Destaco que o hotel esta em reforma, então não pudemos aproveitar a piscina, mas as obras não interferiram negativamente. "

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Our top choices for São José hotels

Novotel Recife Marina

Flats no Parque do Cais Recife

Catamaran Praia Chalés

Taverna do Paraíso

Pousada Rio Doce

Irradiante

Motto By Hilton Recife

Vila Mar Hotel

Orange Praia Hotel

Pousada do Amparo

Pousada Recife

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

Baobá Pousada e SPA

Carambola Coliving

Urban Home Stay

NEW CASABLANCA PRAIA HOTEL LTDA

Hotel 7 Colinas

Pousada em Casa Forte

Studio 68

Trip Inn Recife

Where to stay in São José

Porto de Galinhas

Boa Viagem

Ipojuca Centro

Boa Vista

Pina

Top São José Hotel Reviews

Park Hotel

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