What's Centro Historico Like?

While in Centro Historico, you can spend time at the historical sites. Take in some culture at Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art and Julio de Castilhos Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Post and Telegraph Offices and Porto Alegre Public Market.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Centro Historico?

We have 64 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top lodging choices in Centro Historico:

Intercity Porto Alegre Cidade Baixa

Upscale hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Everest Porto Alegre Hotel

City-center guestrooms with comfy beds

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Ritter Hotéis

4-star hotel with 3 restaurants, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Hotel Express Mauá

City-center hotel with restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk

Hotel Express Centro Histórico

City-center hotel with restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Centro Historico

Flying to:

• • Salgado Filho Intl. Airport (POA), 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Centro Historico

Getting to Centro Historico on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Mercado Station
• • Rodoviaria de Porto Alegre Station

Things to See and Do in and around Centro Historico

What to See in Centro Historico

• • Usina do Gasometro Cultural Center
• • Rio Grande do Sul State Public Library
• • Alfandega Square
• • Marechal Deodoro Square
• • City Hall - Paco dos Acorianos

Things to Do in Centro Historico

• • Post and Telegraph Offices
• • Porto Alegre Public Market
• • Rua da Praia
• • Santander Cultural Center
• • Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art

Other Popular Centro Historico Attractions

• • Metropolitan Cathedral
• • Julio de Castilhos Museum
• • Our Lady of the Rosary Church
• • Mario Quintana Cultural House
• • Museum of Contemporary Art Rio Grande do Su

When Is the Best Time to Visit Porto Alegre?

• • Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 77°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, May (average 61°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, July, September, January (average 5 inches of rainfall)