São João
Porto Alegre
Popular places to visit
Beira-Rio Stadium
Catch an event at Beira-Rio Stadium during your trip to Porto Alegre. Take in the museums and sunsets in the area.
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.
Orla do Guaíba
Explore the great outdoors at Orla do Guaíba, a lovely green space in Porto Alegre. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.
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.
Moinhos de Vento Park
Take a break from Porto Alegre’s bustling streets with a visit to a small, attractive park where you can play sports, see a reminder of the city’s past and go wildlife spotting.
Bourbon Shopping
During your visit to Porto Alegre, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bourbon Shopping. Take in the theatre scene and sunsets in the area.
Top hotels in São João
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Courteous and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 21 Feb, 2026
Master Express Dom Pedro II
Continental Porto Alegre by Samba
Parking was easy although charged seperately.
Reviewed on 17 Mar, 2026
Hotel Continental Business
A hospedagem no geral foi bem tranquila. Não tivemos barulho nos quartos e visivelmente o quarto estava limpo. No banheiro, a equipe de limpeza precisa caprichar na limpeza da saída de ar logo acima do vaso sanitário(estava cheio de sujeira). Em relação ao café da manhã, achamos bem mediano(basicamente ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026
Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre
This is just a great spot in there many times and it’s great value and great location
Reviewed on 11 Mar, 2026
ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
ac did not keep the room cold
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São João
Auxiliadora
Though Auxiliadora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk of Fame and CIEE Theater.
Boa Vista
You'll enjoy the shopping and golf courses in Boa Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Floresta
Shopping and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Floresta. Make a stop by Sports Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rodoviaria de Porto Alegre Station to get around town.
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.
Tres Figueiras
While Tres Figueiras may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre and Porto Alegre Country Club.
Rio Branco
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Rio Branco. You might want to make time for a stop at Colegio Americano Museum of Science or Metodista de Educacao Bispo Isac Aco Museum.
