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Best Hotels in São Paulo (2026)

Choosing the right area makes a big difference in a city as large as São Paulo. Jardins is the classic choice for luxury and shopping: the Hotel Fasano, designed by Isay Weinfeld and Márcio Kogan, has 60 rooms and the Baretto bar, Hotel Emiliano sits on Rua Oscar Freire, and Hotel Unique, Ruy Ohtake's arc-shaped design hotel, has a rooftop bar overlooking Parque Ibirapuera. Close to Avenida Paulista, Rosewood São Paulo occupies a restored maternity hospital in the Cidade Matarazzo complex, with around 450 commissioned artworks.

For a resort feel, Palácio Tangará, opened in 2017 beside Parque Burle Marx, offers 141 rooms, heated pools and a Michelin-starred restaurant, though it is away from the central sights. Travellers on a moderate budget will find good options around Avenida Paulista, such as the four-star Vila Galé Paulista, with a pool and access to two metro lines, and Blue Tree Premium Paulista, one block from the avenue. Nikkey Palace Hotel in Liberdade adds Japanese touches such as ofurô tubs.

Staying near a metro line saves a lot of time, as traffic can be heavy. Paulista suits first-time visitors, Jardins suits shoppers and diners, and Liberdade is convenient for the historic centre.

8 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in São Paulo

  1. Rosewood São Paulo Luxury hotel, Bela Vista / Cidade MatarazzoA luxury hotel in the restored Matarazzo maternity hospital and a new vertical-garden tower near Avenida Paulista, with 160 rooms and suites and around 450 commissioned artworks.
  2. Palácio Tangará Luxury resort-style hotel, Panamby / MorumbiA five-star Oetker hotel opened in 2017 beside Parque Burle Marx, on the former estate of Baby Pignatari, with 141 rooms and a Michelin-starred Jean-Georges restaurant.
  3. Hotel Fasano São Paulo Luxury hotel, JardinsThe Fasano family's flagship hotel in Jardins, designed by Isay Weinfeld and Márcio Kogan, with 60 rooms, a 21st-floor pool and the Fasano restaurant and Baretto bar.

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1. Rosewood São Paulo

Luxury hotel$$$$Bela Vista / Cidade Matarazzo

A luxury hotel in the restored Matarazzo maternity hospital and a new vertical-garden tower near Avenida Paulista, with 160 rooms and suites and around 450 commissioned artworks.

View details — Rosewood São Paulo

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2. Palácio Tangará

Luxury resort-style hotel$$$$Panamby / Morumbi

A five-star Oetker hotel opened in 2017 beside Parque Burle Marx, on the former estate of Baby Pignatari, with 141 rooms and a Michelin-starred Jean-Georges restaurant.

View details — Palácio Tangará

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4. Hotel Unique

Design boutique hotel$$$$Jardins

Ruy Ohtake's arc-shaped design hotel in Jardins, opened in 2002, with round windows, 95 apartments and the Skye rooftop restaurant and bar beside a red pool.

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5. Hotel Emiliano

Luxury boutique hotel$$$$Jardim Paulista

A luxury boutique hotel on Rua Oscar Freire in Jardins, with suites including a rooftop Suíte Cubo, the award-winning Cena restaurant and the Santapele spa.

View details — Hotel Emiliano