São José

Recife

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca which includes tropical scenes, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Muro Alto Beach

3/5(2 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 a sandy beach and surfing

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

CA $38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

CA $34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Porto de Galinhas Tour

Porto de Galinhas Tour

CA $43
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Porto de Galinhas Tour
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

CA $135
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
Tour Praia dos Carneiros with exit Porto de Galinhas

Tour Praia dos Carneiros with exit Porto de Galinhas

CA $33
per adult
Tour Praia dos Carneiros with exit Porto de Galinhas
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

CA $148
per traveller
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi
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São José Hotel Deals

Novotel Recife Marina

Novotel Recife Marina

4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46, Recife, PE
The price is CA $136 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
CA $136
CA $139 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Sao Jose Market are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (344 reviews)
"excellent experiences"

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

Novotel Recife Marina
Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial

Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Engenheiro José Estelita 1647, Recife, PE
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! (11 reviews)
"Adoramos a experiência, o prédio é novo, muito bem localizado, limpo e organizado. Todos são muito educados. O acesso ao prédio é um pouco difícil, mas nada que atrapalhe muito. Valeu super a pena nossa estadia e já queremos voltar em breve!"

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2025

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Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial
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 CA $33 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
CA $33
CA $34 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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! (2,175 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Rede Andrade Vela Branca

Rede Andrade Vela Branca

3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
The price is CA $33 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
CA $33
CA $38 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,679 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
The price is CA $72 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
CA $72
CA $75 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,129 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2025

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

Rede Andrade Plaza Recife

3 out of 5
Rua da Aurora, 225, Boa Vista, Recife, PE
The price is CA $39 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
CA $39
CA $41 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,022 reviews)
"The hotel is a good deal and the staff are very friendly. However, options around the hotel are limited, especially after dark."

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Rede Andrade Plaza Recife
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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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Derby

You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Derby. You might want to make time for a stop at Pernambuco Medicine Memorial or Cinema da Fundacao Joaquim Nabuco.

Derby
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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 Malakoff Tower.

Recife Antigo

São José

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