Centro Historico

Porto Alegre

Metropolitan Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements
Public Market which includes markets
Santander Cultural Center showing interior views and modern architecture
Santander Cultural Center showing street scenes, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art showing signage and interior views

Popular places to visit

Gasometer which includes outdoor art and street scenes

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.

Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center
Public Market showing food, street scenes and markets

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.

Porto Alegre Public Market
Porto Alegre featuring heritage architecture and street scenes

Sao Pedro Theater

Enjoy a performance at Sao Pedro Theater, a storied theater in Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Sao Pedro Theater
Military Museum showing military items and interior views

Military Museum of the Southern Military Command

Once an important part of southern Brazil’s security, this historic building is now home to an extensive display of military memorabilia.

Military Museum of the Southern Military Command
Porto Alegre showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows

After visiting Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
Rua da Praia

Rua da Praia

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rua da Praia during your trip to Porto Alegre. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.

Rua da Praia

Things to do

White Swan moored at Porto Pier!

Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre

P681
per adult
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre Full-Day Private Tour with Expert Guide

Porto Alegre Full-Day Private Tour with Expert Guide

P6,675
per adult
Porto Alegre Full-Day Private Tour with Expert Guide
Private Gramado & Canela Full-Day Tour

Private Gramado & Canela Full-Day Tour

P21,441
per traveler
Private Gramado & Canela Full-Day Tour
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Top hotels in Centro Historico

Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa

Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa

4 out of 5
Av. Loureiro da Silva, 1960, Centro Historico, Porto Alegre, RS
The price is P3,814 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
P3,814
per night
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto Alegre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Salao de Atos ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Hotel restaurant was excellent"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa
Hotel Continental Business

Hotel Continental Business

3 out of 5
Praça Otavio Rocha, 49, Porto Alegre, RS
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Porto Alegre. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"o banheiro tinha alguns pontos de mofo e sujeiras nos cantos, o hotel não tinha mais cobertor extra disponível tivemos que passar a noite de 7 graus apenas com 1 manta, elevador muito demorado e estava funcionando apenas 1. no restante tudo ok, café da manha excelente. localização boa."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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Hotel Continental Business
ibis budget Porto Alegre - Supereconômico

ibis budget Porto Alegre - Supereconômico

3 out of 5
Avenida Julio de Castilhos 516, Porto Alegre
The price is P1,954 per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
P1,954
per night
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Porto Alegre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Noise
"good, but walls with little sound insulation."

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

ibis budget Porto Alegre - Supereconômico
Master Express Alberto Bins

Master Express Alberto Bins

3 out of 5
Av. Alberto Bins, 618, Centro Historico, Porto Alegre, RS
The price is P1,871 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P1,871
per night
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Porto Alegre. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Casa Historic Cultural Center ...
7.8/10 Good! (450 reviews)
it is convenient and is cleaned daily
"its a comfortable hotel when you are in transit"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2017

Master Express Alberto Bins
Hotel Lancaster Poa

Hotel Lancaster Poa

3 out of 5
Travessa Eng. Acelino de Carvalho, 67, Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre, RS
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Porto Alegre. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions CEEE Erico Verissimo ...
7.4/10 Good! (335 reviews)
"The hotel is due for a major refurbishment. But, considering the price it is as expected"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024

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Hotel Lancaster Poa
Ritter Hotéis

Ritter Hotéis

4 out of 5
Largo Vespasiano J. Veppo, 55, Porto Alegre, RS
The price is P3,455 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
P3,455
per night
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto Alegre. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (684 reviews)
Friendly and practical
"It is always a pleasure to stay at Ritter. The hotel is practical and friendly."

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Historico

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Cidade Baixa

You'll enjoy the museums and theaters in Cidade Baixa. You might want to make time for a stop at Camara Tulio Piva Theater or Joaquim Jose Felizardo Museum.

Cidade Baixa
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Bom Fim

Travelers like the museums in Bom Fim, and Jewish National Migration Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bom Fim
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Praia de Belas

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Praia de Belas. You might want to make time for a stop at Praia de Belas Shopping or Beira-Rio Stadium.

Praia de Belas
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Farroupilha

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Farroupilha. You might want to make time for a stop at Araujo Vianna Auditorium or Salao de Atos Theater.

Farroupilha
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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.

Floresta
Moinhos de Vento Park showing a garden and hiking or walking as well as a small group of people

Moinhos de Vento

Moinhos de Vento is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Walk of Fame and Moinhos Shopping Center.

Moinhos de Vento

Centro Historico