Centro Historico
Porto Alegre





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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul Ado Malagoli
A free museum inside a striking-looking neoclassical building is dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary South American art.

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.

Metropolitan Cathedral
Admire Renaissance-style architecture, stained-glass windows and intricate mosaic work at one of Porto Alegre’s most important religious sites.
Things to do

Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre Full-Day Private Tour with Expert Guide

Historical Walk and Downtown Museums - 3 hours 30 minutes - Porto Alegre
Top hotels in Centro Historico

Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa

Hotel Continental Business
"Muito boa a limpeza do hotel."
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

ibis budget Porto Alegre - Supereconômico
"O quarto não foi conforme eu escolhi"
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Master Grande Hotel
"The facilities are really old, bathroom is old and moldy. Takes 10 minutes to get hot water, but when it comes it has good pressure and is fine. Breakfast is ok despite not having great variety, what is there is fresh."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Master Express Alberto Bins

Ritter Hotéis
"I booked a superior room, but when I got to the hotel they gave me a small twin room. Nothing else available. Very uncomfortable mattress. Never going back."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
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Where to stay in Centro Historico

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.

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.

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 Centro Cultural Chinês.
Algarve
Algarve might not have many top sights, but Sesi Theater and Morro Santana are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Mauricio Sirotsky Sobrinho Park.





