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 Cinco Pontas Fort and Sao Jose Market 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 8 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?

Cinco Pontas Fort, Sao Jose Market, and Recife City Museum 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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1. Novotel Recife Marina

São José

Joshua

￥25,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Deluxe Apartment | 1 bedroom, WiFi (free)

2. Flats no Parque do Cais Recife

São José

￥14,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

3. Motto By Hilton Recife

Recife Antigo, 1.3 km from São José

Ângela

￥10,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

4. Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

Boa Vista, 1 km from São José

antonio jose

￥4,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

5. Hotel Central Recife

Boa Vista, 1.3 km from São José

Eunice

￥6,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 7 - Aug 8

6. Pousada sol e luar

Brasília Teimosa, 1.3 km from São José

Macdowell

￥4,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Suite (Master Flat) | Minibar, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

7. VilaHotell Recife

Boa Vista, 2.1 km from São José

Francis

￥7,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 7 - Aug 8

8. ibis Recife Boa Viagem

Pina, 2.9 km from São José

Megan

￥9,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

Double Room, Accessible | Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. Pousada Recife

Boa Vista, 2.1 km from São José

Gabriel

￥7,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

10. Hotel Luzeiros Recife

Pina, 2.2 km from São José

Matthew

￥14,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

11. Marante Executive Hotel

Pina, 3 km from São José

Laura

￥10,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 7 - Aug 8

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

12. Transamerica Prestige Recife - Boa Viagem

Pina, 2.8 km from São José

Denise

￥13,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

Apartamento Standard Com Varanda | Terrace/patio

13. Villa Park Hotel Recife

Santo Amaro, 2.8 km from São José

Maria Alejandra

￥11,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

14. Cosmopolitan Hostel

Pina, 3.4 km from São José

Apolonia

￥4,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

15. Sun Smart Hotel

Pina, 2 km from São José

fabian

￥6,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

16. HY Beach Flats

Pina, 2.7 km from São José

Christopher

￥10,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Panoramic Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), individually decorated

17. Urban Home Stay

Pina, 2.7 km from São José

Erin

￥7,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

18. Haus Smart Living Recife

Boa Vista, 2.6 km from São José

MARIA

￥5,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

19. Inter Hotel

Imbiribeira, 6.2 km from São José

Luciano

￥8,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

20. Marante Plaza Hotel

Boa Viagem, 3.4 km from São José

Ednaldo

￥12,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 7 - Aug 8

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Where to stay in São José

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

A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, palm trees, and colorful umbrellas.

Porto de Galinhas

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

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A coastal cityscape with a wide beach, ocean, and dense urban buildings.

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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A crowded beach with people swimming and boats with colorful sails.

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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A yellow church with a clock tower and arched windows.

Boa Vista

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

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A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a large ship in the distance.

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

ibis Recife Aeroporto

8/10 Good

"Manutenção deixa a desejar. Toalhas velhas e com aparência muito ruim. Quarto com um pouco de cheiro de umidade. Poderiam melhorar bastantes."

BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI

8/10 Good

"This is a no frillls almost excellent hotel. The most important thing, cleanliness was a huge plus. The breakfast was also good. Nothing spectacular, but tasty. The gym is big and they keep it clean The kitchen staff and cleaning staff were extra friendly. Be prepared to carry your own luggage, and bring your own travel steamer or iron. Not a big sacrifice for the service."

Transamerica Prestige Recife - Boa Viagem

8/10 Good

"Hotel velho, confortável e em reforma. Restaurante excelente. Café da manhã razoável pelo preço da diária. Todos os dias tive que pedir iogurte sem sabor, pq não havia disponível. Café coado, se vc quiser café expresso tem que pagar, embora de cortesia tenha máquinade caféexpresso no quarto com 2 cápsulas gratuitas."

Haus Smart Living Recife

8/10 Good

"Liked: very clean, having a kitchen, good safe location, access to bus and public bike nearby. Nice rooftop terrace and very good prices. Self check in with code via WhatsApp. Drip coffee maker. Disliked: no hair dryer, no frying pan. Pots and pans supplied are very cheap quality. Only 2 pillows on a large bed. Suitable for short stays. I was happy overall even though I really needed a hair dryer!"

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. "

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Our top choices for São José hotels

1. Novotel Recife Marina

2. Flats no Parque do Cais Recife

3. Motto By Hilton Recife

4. Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

5. Hotel Central Recife

6. Pousada sol e luar

7. VilaHotell Recife

8. ibis Recife Boa Viagem

9. Pousada Recife

10. Hotel Luzeiros Recife

11. Marante Executive Hotel

12. Transamerica Prestige Recife - Boa Viagem

13. Villa Park Hotel Recife

14. Cosmopolitan Hostel

15. Sun Smart Hotel

16. HY Beach Flats

17. Urban Home Stay

18. Haus Smart Living Recife

19. Inter Hotel

20. Marante Plaza Hotel

Where to stay in São José

Porto de Galinhas

Boa Viagem

Ipojuca Centro

Boa Vista

Pina

Top São José Hotel Reviews

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