São José

Recife

Popular places to visit

Muro Alto Beach which includes swimming, general coastal views and a beach

Muro Alto Beach

Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach featuring surfing and a beach

Maracaipe Beach

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Merepe Beach

Merepe Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Merepe Beach
Praça Rio Branco

Praça Rio Branco

Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Praça Rio Branco
Calhetas Beach

Calhetas Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?

Calhetas Beach

Things to do

Natural pools in front of the Bora Bora Reception

Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)

P1,677
per adult
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

P1,596
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

P1,425
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

P5,764
per traveler
Recife & Olinda City Tour
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

P6,269
per adult
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife
Private Guided Walking Tour in Recife

Private Guided Walking Tour in Recife

P5,340
per adult
Private Guided Walking Tour in Recife
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Top hotels in São José

Novotel Recife Marina

Novotel Recife Marina

4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46, Recife, PE
The price is P7,349 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
P7,349
per night
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (441 reviews)
Almost there
"Very nice hotel with lots of potential. I think it may be new and there are small amounts of professionalism and quality lacking. For instance I asked many times for small things in the room (more coffee pods or water) and staff forgot. The room service was slow. Only the front desk speak any language ..."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025

Novotel Recife Marina
Roomo Transamerica Recife Parque do Cais

Roomo Transamerica Recife Parque do Cais

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Engenheiro José Estelita 2443, Recife, PE
The price is P2,434 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
P2,434
per night
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Recife Harbor are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Tudo novinho e muito bem organizado. A localização é boa mas precisa de carro pra tudo. Senti falta de uma cafeteira..."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

Roomo Transamerica Recife Parque do Cais
Rede Andrade Onda Mar

Rede Andrade Onda Mar

3 out of 5
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 284 Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
The price is P2,590 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P2,590
per night
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,387 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Rede Andrade LG Inn

Rede Andrade LG Inn

3.5 out of 5
Av. Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira, 3067, Recife, PE
The price is P1,924 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P1,924
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,271 reviews)
"Good sized room and decent breakfast. But Wi-Fi in room was terrible and kept dropping out."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Rede Andrade LG Inn
Rede Andrade Vela Branca

Rede Andrade Vela Branca

3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
The price is P1,805 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P1,805
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,883 reviews)
"Double beds don’t stick together."

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,234 reviews)
"It is an excellent hotel, with everything you need, always very busy, very attentive staff, excellent breakfast and an excellent restaurant"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around São José

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Ilha do Leite

Ilha do Leite is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.

Ilha do Leite
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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.

Boa Vista
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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.

Pina
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Santo Amaro

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Tacaruna or Rua da Aurora.

Santo Amaro
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Recife Antigo

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Recife Port or Centro Cultural Cais do Sertão.

Recife Antigo
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Graças

Beaches and museums are just a few things travelers like about Graças. A stop by Museum of Pernambuco State is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Graças

São José