São João
Porto Alegre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Museum of VARIG
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of VARIG in Porto Alegre. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre
During your visit to Porto Alegre, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.
Top hotels in São João
Hotel Moov Porto Alegre
Nice,hotel.thanks.
Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025
Master Express Dom Pedro II
Internet doesn'r work, people from the hotel don't give any help with they problems, Bad cleaned.
Reviewed on 1 May, 2025
Hotel Continental Business
Segunda vez no ano em que fiquei nesse estabelecimento, e notei uma leve queda na qualidade do serviço. No quesito humano, manteve-se a enorme simpatia e educação de toda a equipe: toda interação que tive com os profissionais do hotel foram positivas, todos sempre muito solícitos e gentis. Também ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre
This is a well staffed and professionally operated property. Buffet breakfast with many options. Restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Food is excellent and reasonably priced. Service and Wait staff also excellent. My only complaint is that building is old and in need of some maintenance and upgrades. ...
Reviewed on 8 Aug, 2025
ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
Room was clean and comfortable, only issue was that the a/c was not controllable and left the room on the cold side
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025
Novotel Porto Alegre Airport
Easy check in, gracious staff. Comfortable bed. It's my 2nd time staying here and would be back.
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 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 Moinhos Shopping Center.
Passo da Areia
Passo da Areia is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre or Porto Alegre Country Club.
Mont'Serrat
Mont'Serrat is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Porto Alegre area, you might plan a trip to Walk of Fame or Moinhos Shopping Center.
Boa Vista
You'll enjoy the shopping and golf courses in Boa Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at Porto Alegre Country Club or Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre.
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 Porto Alegre Country Club and Iguatemi Shopping Porto Alegre.
