Useful Tips For Finding Hotels in São Paulo

São Paulo is undoubtedly one of Brazil's major tourist attractions and if you are planning a visit to Brazil, then a visit to São Paulo must form a considerable part of your itinerary. São Paulo is not only the wealthiest city in the southern hemisphere, it is also the largest city in Brazil with a population that surpasses that of New York City. What this means in terms of accommodation is that you will be able to find a place to stay in at prices that range from the extremely cheap to the exorbitantly costly.

Finding hotels in São Paulo is never difficult, since the city is so large. No matter what time of the year you choose to visit Brazil, finding a good hotel in São Paulo will never be a problem. However, if you actually want to get the best possible deal on São Paulo hotels, a few tips that you should follow are:

• Like almost everywhere else in the world, hotels in São Paulo cost more during the tourist season than what they do in the off season. So try to avoid the tourist season between December to February, since this will not only get you cheap accommodation in São Paulo hotels, it will also mean that you get everything ranging from food to taxis cheaper.
• However, if you actually want to visit São Paulo in the middle of the tourist season, then it would be prudent to book your hotel in São Paulo in advance. Most São Paulo hotels book online and this will not only be very convenient, but it would also end up saving you a lot of money when you visit in the peak season.
• Many people might not feel comfortable with the idea of booking a hotel in São Paulo without first visiting the city. This is because most people first want to check out the city and locate an area which is easily accessible for their stay. The best place to stay in São Paulo is the 'Jardim Paulista' district. A large majority of São Paulo hotels is concentrated in this district. So apart from finding a São Paulo hotel that fits both your budgets and your needs, you will be able to travel to any part of the city easily when you chose to stay here.
• You can also consider staying in the São Paulo hotels located near the airport if you want good quality accommodation at affordable prices. Hotel rooms with all amenities provided costing $30 and above are available in this area. On the other hand, if you want to stay in the middle of the town in Jardins or Paulista, then you can land a room for anywhere ranging $80 and above. Some of the best hotels in São Paulo, Unique and Fasano, which are also located in Paulista will provide you with cushy accommodation and facilities at prices starting from $440 for a night.
• A great alternative to São Paulo hotels are the large number of hostels and guest houses in the city. These are situated in good if not prime locations and cost much less than São Paulo hotels. A great advantage associated with staying in guest houses (or "Pousadas") is that you actually get to experience São Paulo with its traditions and customs up close and personal. One located in the center of the city can cost you anywhere between $40 and $100 for a room.
• Students, backpackers and those on a tight budget who find São Paulo hotels out of their range should consider staying in hostels which provide you with beds in a dormitory for $10 or more.