São José

Recife

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca which includes swimming, tropical scenes and a sandy 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 which includes 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
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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
To spend a half day...

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

$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Porto de Galinhas Tour

Porto de Galinhas Tour

$24
per adult
Porto de Galinhas Tour
Catamaran tour in Praia dos Carneiros

Catamaran tour in Praia dos Carneiros

$50
per adult
Catamaran tour in Praia dos Carneiros
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São José Hotel Deals

Novotel Recife Marina

Novotel Recife Marina

4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46, Recife, PE
$126 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$129 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and 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 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
$63 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$65 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and 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 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
$26 nightly
The price is $28 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$28 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and 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! (2,392 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
$27 nightly
The price is $28 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$28 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and 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! (1,885 reviews)
"Double beds don’t stick together."

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Rede Andrade LG Inn

Rede Andrade LG Inn

3.5 out of 5
Av. Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira, 3067, Recife, PE
$28 nightly
The price is $30 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$30 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and 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! (1,274 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
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$68 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$72 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and 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! (1,241 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

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
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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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