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Stretching nearly 3 kilometers through São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, Paulista Avenue (Avenida Paulista) is considered one of the most important streets for finance, education, politics, and business in the city. The avenue is also a popular spot for tourism as it connects “old” São Paulo with its historical landmarks and architecture to the modern skyscrapers of “new” São Paulo.

Where is Paulista Avenue?

Paulista Avenue runs through the center of São Paulo and crosses through the Paraíso, Bela Vista, Jardim Paulista, Cerqueria César, and Jardim América neighborhoods. It ends in Higienópolis.

São Paulo itself is the capital of São Paulo State and sits along the eastern coast facing the Atlantic Ocean.

Where to Stay in Paulista Avenue

Since Paulista Avenue is less than 3km long, it should be fairly easy to walk to any destination nearby no matter which area you stay in. If you want to be near old São Paulo, stay towards the southern side of the avenue, in Paraíso, Jardim Paulista, or Bela Vista. If you are traveling for work, you may want to check out the business hotels on the northern side of the avenue in areas such as Cerqueira César or Consolacao.

How many hotels are in Paulista Avenue?

There are 693 hotels in and near Paulista Avenue. Of those hotels, 337 have a star rating of 3, 4, or 5. Top hotels include amenities such as free WiFi, spa services, a pool, free toiletries, and more.

Things to Do in Paulista Avenue

As the main avenue in one of the most important cities in Brazil, there is more than plenty to do. Here are some of them:

• Museum of Art Sao Paulo – Not only is its actual building a great example of modern architecture, the museum features plenty of exhibits celebrating Brazilian art as well as collections from around the world.
• House of Coronel Joaquim Franco de Mello – Dating back to 1905, head here to see the oldest standing residence on the avenue.
• Renaissance Theater – If you are hoping to catch a performance, check out this theater among many others along the avenue. Most will be in Portuguese.
• Trianon Park – To get in some greenery while you are visiting, visit this beautiful park. Dating back to 1892, it features a mix of garden styles.
• Federation of Industries of São Paulo – For some intriguing architecture, head over to see this pyramid-shaped building.
• Casa das Rosas – Once a home, this beautiful building is now a poetry center.
• Rua Augusta – If you really want to see just how Paulista Avenue blends old and new, walk along this street and see how each area changes from more bohemian to more luxurious.

Hotels Near Paulista Avenue Airports

There are three airports near Paulista Avenue.

• Congonhas – Sao Paulo – Congonhas is about 15-minutes away from the avenue and has flights to other Brazilian cities. If you need to stay overnight, there 703 hotels nearby.
• Viracopos – Campinas International Airport – Over an hour away, Viracopos is near Campinas and also mostly serves other Brazilian cities. There are 110 hotels around.
• Guarulhos – Governor Andre Franco – In case you are flying internationally, you will most likely use this airport as it has destinations all over the world. It is around 30 minutes away and has 705 hotels nearby.