Sao Jose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm beach with a wooden walkway, clear blue sky, and distant mountains.
A panoramic view of a city with a river curving through it, surrounded by high-rise buildings and greenery.
A river meandering through a city with high-rise buildings and a mix of residential and commercial areas.
A historic fort with white towers, a brick wall, and a grassy pathway leading to a white building.
A blue church with a red and white bell tower against a clear sky.

Where to stay in Sao Jose

Find the best Sao Jose areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Kobrasol

When in Kobrasol, you can plan a visit to Shopping Itaguaçu and Avenida Atlantica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Campinas

Though Campinas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shopping Itaguaçu and Avenida Atlantica.

Sertão do Maruim

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sertão do Maruim and surrounding area, you can visit Shopping Itaguaçu and Shopping ViaCatarina.

Barreiros

While Barreiros may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Avenida Atlantica and Shopping Itaguaçu.

Forquilhinhas

Though Forquilhinhas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shopping Itaguaçu and Avenida Atlantica.

K-Platz Hotel Florianópolis São José

K-Platz Hotel Florianópolis São José

3.5 out of 5
R. Cruz e Souza, 25 Sao Jose SC
The price is 2.095.172 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
2.095.172 ₫
2.147.558 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sao Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Praia do Bom Abrigo and Shopping ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (665 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very comfortable rooms, quiet and well located. Ideal for business trips"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

K-Platz Hotel Florianópolis São José
Aera São José Floripa

Aera São José Floripa

3 out of 5
Rua Domingos Andre Zanini 333 Sao Jose Santa Catarina
The price is 1.639.898 ₫ per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
1.639.898 ₫
1.680.896 ₫ total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sao Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shopping Itaguaçu and Avenida Atlantica ...
Aera São José Floripa
Hotel Kennedy Executive

Hotel Kennedy Executive

3 out of 5
Rua Maria Bernardina Vaz Borges, s/n Sao Jose SC
The price is 2.036.156 ₫ per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
2.036.156 ₫
2.087.074 ₫ total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sao Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Popular attractions Shopping Itaguaçu and Teatro Adolfho Mello are ...
Hotel Kennedy Executive
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Bossa Jurerê Hotel

Bossa Jurerê Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Jorge Cherem, 184, Jurere Florianópolis SC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jurere Beach and Canasvieiras Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice with good facilities, and people were friendly. The only problem we had was that there were cockroaches in the room. I stayed there for 5 nights and found 6 in total. Their excuse was that since it was low season they fumigate the rooms and that's why there were so many coming ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Bossa Jurerê Hotel
The Bridge by Viva - Prédio com piscina no terraço e academia em Floripa

The Bridge by Viva - Prédio com piscina no terraço e academia em Floripa

3 out of 5
Rua Felipe Schmidt, 1320 Florianópolis SC
Stay at this apartment in Florianópolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Luz Square and Top Market Floripa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"Very upset , tried communicating about access, no floor number , no apartment number , after checking in , ending up diverting to another venue , money, time & stress , for nothing , thanks a lot ."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

The Bridge by Viva - Prédio com piscina no terraço e academia em Floripa
Flat Pedra Branca Hotel

Flat Pedra Branca Hotel

3 out of 5
R. dos Cardeais, 222 Palhoça SC
Stay at this aparthotel in Palhoça. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping ViaCatarina and Estadio Renato Silveira are ...
Flat Pedra Branca Hotel
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Stay near popular Sao Jose attractions

Shopping Itaguaçu

8.8/10 (5 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shopping Itaguaçu during your visit to Sao Jose.
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Santo Amaro da Imperatriz

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Palhoça