Sarah Brown

Though the city is known as Brazil’s financial hub and a serious "concrete jungle," these labels don’t capture just how cosmopolitan and fascinating São Paulo can be. Its enormous size means that this isn't a city where you can show up and hope for the best: to make the most of it, you need to arrive with a plan. Sure, the city's glamorous restaurants and bars are renowned—but you can dig deeper to find underground parties in abandoned factories, alleyways inked with Brazil's best street art and lofty views over Ibirapuera park. Here are the best things to do in São Paulo. RECOMMENDED:🏡 The best Airbnbs in Rio de Janeiro📍 The best things to do in Rio de Janeiro🧳 The best cities in the world for 2024 At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

When it comes to creating a properly outstanding bar, good vibes and even better drinks are a necessity, but a stonking good view? That’s a real gamechanger. After all, if the sun is shining, there are few things better than sitting up high, cocktail-in-hand admiring some glorious scenery.  And while there are plenty of bougie spots on this roundup, there’s a tonne of variety as well – rooftop bars can be anything from a glamorous, nineteenth-floor ‘trade’-themed bar to the top floor of a London car park – and our favourite ones range from chilled to cha-ching. One thing is guaranteed, though: views for days. Read on for our favourites from across the planet. RECOMMENDED:🥪The best sandwiches in the world🥩The best steaks in the world🍕The best pizzas in the world🍝The best cities in the world for food

São Paulo, the commercial center and nightlife capital of Brazil that's home to plenty of fun things to do, attracts a wide range of visitors all looking for something different, from sophisticated business accommodation to budget-friendly mixed dorms. The city doesn’t disappoint: there is a hotel out there that fits every need and every budget (unless you're more of an Airbnb traveler).  As usual, competition breeds excellence and the best hotels in São Paulo are proof of that. Expect creative accommodation options ranging from luxurious hotels with helipads and in-room swimming pools to artistic guesthouses set in colonial mansions. Rooftop camping options abound as well. Which one to choose? RECOMMENDED:🏡 The best Airbnbs in Rio de Janeiro