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.
A cityscape with high-rise buildings and a rainbow in the sky.
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Kobrasol

When in Kobrasol, you can plan a visit to Sao Jose City Hall and Shopping Itaguaçu, 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.

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.

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 ViaCatarina and Shopping Itaguaçu.

Praia Comprida

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Praia Comprida and surrounding area, you can visit Sao Jose City Hall and Shopping Itaguaçu.

Aera São José Floripa

Aera São José Floripa

3 out of 5
Rua Domingos Andre Zanini 333 Sao Jose Santa Catarina
The price is 1.758.872 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
1.758.872 ₫
1.802.844 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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
K-Platz Hotel

K-Platz Hotel

3.5 out of 5
R. Cruz e Souza, 25 Sao Jose SC
The price is 2.216.334 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
2.216.334 ₫
2.271.723 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sao Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Public Market and Praia do Bom Abrigo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (626 reviews)
"Great staff and breakfast was really good!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

K-Platz Hotel
Hotel Kennedy Executive

Hotel Kennedy Executive

3 out of 5
Rua Maria Bernardina Vaz Borges, s/n Sao Jose SC
The price is 2.191.524 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
2.191.524 ₫
2.246.331 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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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AZZA Smart Stay

AZZA Smart Stay

4 out of 5
Rua Irmão Calixto, 31 Florianópolis Santa Catarina
Stay at this aparthotel in Florianópolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Joaquina Beach and UFSC Planetarium are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)
"The place was very beautiful and clean, and the service was excellent. The only detail is that the location isn’t well signposted, so it was a bit difficult to find the name of the place. Other than that, it’s a very pleasant place to stay."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

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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 Fort Santana are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Ótima localização. Tudo limpo e novo! Recomendo e voltaria."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Muito bom. Gostei muito. Quartos limpos, estacionamento, aceita pet, ótima localização perto de supermercado, academia e outros estabelecimentos. O recepcionista foi muito educado e cordial conosco. Única observação a ser feita, foi o café da manhã que faltava comida. Ex, pão de queijo, crepe, acabava ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

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