São José

Recife

Popular places to visit

Ipojuca showing swimming, a beach and general coastal views

Muro Alto Beach

5/5(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 surfing and a sandy beach

Maracaipe Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

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(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Merepe Beach

Merepe Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Merepe Beach
Paiva Beach

Paiva Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paiva Beach during your travels in Recife?

Paiva Beach
Calhetas Beach

Calhetas Beach

5/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free 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

€26
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

€23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
City Tour Olinda

City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

€93
per adult
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Recife & Olinda Highlights

Recife & Olinda Highlights

€287
per traveller
Recife & Olinda Highlights
Trilha dos escravos

Trilha dos Escravos em Porto de Galinhas com saída de Recife

€71
per adult
Trilha dos Escravos em Porto de Galinhas com saída de Recife
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

€102
per adult
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife
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Top hotels in São José

Novotel Recife Marina
Novotel Recife Marina
4 out of 5
Cais Santa Rita 46, Recife, PE
The price is €99 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
€99
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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! (252 reviews)
Convenient & good
"Close to old town which is where the action Is around Carnival. Nothing much around it but better that further south. It’s right at Marina if you are a boater."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Novotel Recife Marina
Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial
Roomo Parque do Cais Recife Residencial
3 out of 5
Avenida Engenheiro José Estelita 1647, Recife, PE
The price is €47 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
€47
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 3-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! (6 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 18 Feb 2025

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 €29 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
€29
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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. ...
7/10 Good! (1,958 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
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 €50 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
€50
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (1,017 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395, Recife, PE
The price is €30 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
€30
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
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! (1,442 reviews)
"Double beds don’t stick together."

Reviewed on 11 Feb 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
The price is €30 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
€30
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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! (1,004 reviews)
"They charge 100$ for the dog while it’s says pet friendly and it never said that they charge, parking was not available and they ask to pay 25$ for private parking, the room was not clean at all the sheets were so tinny and over used"

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

Rede Andrade LG Inn
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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

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
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Pina

5/5(1 area review)

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 Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna.

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
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Madalena

You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Madalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Abolition Museum or Joaquim Cardozo Theater.

Madalena

São José

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