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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat - Porto Alegre
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
The staff was very courteous
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
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
Continental Porto Alegre by Samba
móveis de qualidade, principalemente no restaurante, wifi apenas no restaurante e na recepção, canais de TV poucos, café da manhã bom, mas suco de laranja continha artificialidade, as ofertas de jantar eram boas.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Intercity Porto Alegre Praia de Belas
Large room with a couch and strong hot shower, Nice view on a river. However the room needs renovations as the furniture is damaged and the shower is stained. Quiet at night and good AC. Good not great breakfast. Reasonnable rates.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São João
Higienopolis
Restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Higienopolis. A stop by CIEE Theater is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
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.
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.
