São José

Recife

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca which includes swimming, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Muro Alto Beach

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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 which includes surfing and a beach

Maracaipe Beach

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

4/5(27 reviews)

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

Boa Viagem Beach
beach time

Merepe Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(3 reviews)

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
To spend a half day...

Calhetas Beach

3.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Calhetas Beach

São José Hotel Deals

Novotel Recife Marina

Novotel Recife Marina

4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46, Recife, PE
The price is NT$3,844 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
NT$3,844
NT$3,921 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
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! (436 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 2025/8/31

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 NT$1,273 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
NT$1,273
NT$1,965 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
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! (15 reviews)
"Tudo novinho e muito bem organizado. A localização é boa mas precisa de carro pra tudo. Senti falta de uma cafeteira..."

Reviewed on 2025/9/7

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 NT$1,021 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
NT$1,021
NT$1,072 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,377 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 2025/3/24

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 NT$1,006 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
NT$1,006
NT$1,056 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,267 reviews)
Pleasant stay
"Pleasant stay at this very affordable Inn / Hotel. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Room was small but comfortable, I would recommend for budget conscious folks."

Reviewed on 2025/5/23

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 NT$944 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
NT$944
NT$1,085 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,877 reviews)
"Double beds don’t stick together."

Reviewed on 2025/2/11

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! (1,232 reviews)
"It is an excellent hotel, with everything you need, always very busy, very attentive staff, excellent breakfast and an excellent restaurant"

Reviewed on 2025/8/22

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Other neighborhoods 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

3/5(1 area review)

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

Boa Vista
Mangue Town, Pina, Recife, PE, Brazil.

Pina

4/5(11 area reviews)

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

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