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Vila Galé Paulista
A four-star hotel with 108 rooms a few metres from Avenida Paulista, with an outdoor pool, a gym and a pizza restaurant, close to two metro lines.
At a glance
- Type
- Mid-range hotel
- Area
- Bela Cintra, São Paulo, Brazil
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Hotel class
- 4-star
- Official site
- vilagale.com
Good to know
- Outdoor pool
- Gym
- Pizza restaurant
- Café
- Accessible rooms
Why we recommend it
Vila Galé Paulista is a four-star hotel run by the Vila Galé group, on Rua Bela Cintra a few metres from Avenida Paulista. For many visitors that location is the main attraction: the hotel has access to two metro lines, the Green and the Yellow, which makes it easy to reach the historic centre, Pinheiros and Vila Madalena without relying on taxis, and Congonhas airport is also within easy reach.
The hotel has 108 rooms, 10 of which are adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Facilities include an outdoor pool for adults and children and a gym. That makes it a sensible choice for families and for travellers who want a pool after a hot day of sightseeing without paying luxury prices.
Food is straightforward. The Massa Fina restaurant specialises in artisanal pizza, and the Vila Galé Café works as a coffee house from 10:30 until midnight, handy for a late snack or a coffee between outings.
The hotel is also a sensible base for a Sunday on Avenida Paulista: under the city's Ruas Abertas programme the avenue is closed to cars on Sundays and holidays, with published hours of 9:00 to 16:00 since 2023, and the metro Green Line runs underneath it from end to end, with connections to several other lines.
The hotel suits families, couples and business travellers who want a well-located, practical base at a moderate price. Walking to Avenida Paulista takes only a few minutes. The 2.8-kilometre avenue, inaugurated in 1891, is home to MASP and the Instituto Moreira Salles and is lined with other sights including Casa das Rosas, the Centro Cultural FIESP and the small forest of Parque Trianon, so even a short walk from the hotel offers plenty to see.
To book, contact the hotel through the Vila Galé website, by phone on +55 11 3100 0200 or by email at [email protected]; general enquiries go to [email protected]. If you need an adapted room, request it when booking, as only 10 are available. As with any hotel near a busy avenue, ask for a room on a higher floor or away from the street if you are sensitive to noise.
Vila Galé Paulista FAQs
How many stars does Vila Galé Paulista have?
Four stars.
How close is it to Avenida Paulista?
It is a few metres from Avenida Paulista, on Rua Bela Cintra.
Which metro lines are nearby?
The hotel has access to the Green and Yellow metro lines.
Is there a pool?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool for adults and children.
Are there accessible rooms?
Yes. Ten of the 108 rooms are adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
What is there to eat?
The Massa Fina restaurant serves artisanal pizzas, and the Vila Galé Café opens from 10:30 to midnight.
Is there a gym?
Yes.
How do I book?
Through the Vila Galé website, by phone on +55 11 3100 0200 or by email at [email protected].