Scharlau Travel Guide
Sao Leopoldo
Popular places to visit
Escolar Arnildo Hoppen Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Escolar Arnildo Hoppen Museum during your trip to Sao Leopoldo. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.
Train Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Train Museum during your trip to Sao Leopoldo. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Visconde de Sao Leopoldo History Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Visconde de Sao Leopoldo History Museum during your travels in Sao Leopoldo. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Scharlau
Novotel Porto Alegre Airport
Great stsy
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto
ac did not keep the room cold
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Master Express Dom Pedro II
Intercity Porto Alegre Aeroporto
Very good hotel. The area is not great but you can easily move through Uber or if you have a car.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Deville Prime Porto Alegre
Intercity São Leopoldo
Great location. Tasty breakfast. Comfortable, recently renovated and clean room.
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Scharlau
Santos Dumont
Even though there aren't top sights in Santos Dumont, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Escolar Arnildo Hoppen Museum. Jump on the metro at Rio Sinos Station to see more of the city.
Campina
While Campina isn't home to many top sights, Escolar Arnildo Hoppen Museum and Bourbon Shopping are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rio dos Sinos
Rio dos Sinos might not have many top sights, but Escolar Arnildo Hoppen Museum and Bourbon Shopping are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Arroio da Manteiga
While Arroio da Manteiga may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bourbon Shopping and Immigrant Square.
São Miguel
While São Miguel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Escolar Arnildo Hoppen Museum and Visconde de Sao Leopoldo History Museum.
Sao Leopoldo Centro
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Sao Leopoldo Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Train Museum or Visconde de Sao Leopoldo History Museum.
