Where to stay in São Luis

from €26/night19 hotels sampledBR
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3★+ hotels in São Luis from €26/night (range €26–97, 19 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Rede Andrade SLZ hotel · São Luis
from €26/night★ 3
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Palma Hostel hotel · São Luis
from €41/night★ 4
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Hotel Ilha Costeira hotel · São Luis
from €43/night★ 3
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Getting there

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Weather in São Luis

Sat 🌦️ 32° 26° 💧97%
Sun 🌦️ 31° 27° 💧44%
Mon 🌦️ 32° 26° 💧10%
Tue 🌦️ 32° 27° 💧18%
Wed 🌦️ 33° 27° 💧49%
Thu 🌦️ 33° 27° 💧62%
Fri 🌦️ 32° 27° 💧20%

In Oct, São Luis typically sees ~31°C daytime highs and 16 rainy days.

Best time to visit São Luis — climate

Jan: ~29°C daytime, 29 rainy days 29° JanFeb: ~29°C daytime, 28 rainy days 29° FebMar: ~29°C daytime, 30 rainy days 29° MarApr: ~29°C daytime, 29 rainy days 29° AprMay: ~30°C daytime, 23 rainy days 30° MayJun: ~31°C daytime, 27 rainy days 31° JunJul: ~30°C daytime, 24 rainy days 30° JulAug: ~31°C daytime, 16 rainy days 31° AugSep: ~32°C daytime, 8 rainy days 32° SepOct: ~31°C daytime, 16 rainy days 31° OctNov: ~31°C daytime, 9 rainy days 31° NovDec: ~31°C daytime, 15 rainy days 31° Dec

Things to do in São Luis

Top-rated tours and tickets from €49 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €860
7 Days in Chapada das Mesas Nature and Culture★ 5.0 (4)
from €89
Experience tourism, trails, boat trips and 4x4 car.★ 5.0 (108)
from €5977
Route of Emotions - Private Multi Day Tour★ 4.9 (39)
from €60
Back to the Maranhenses Lençóis from DE São Luís★ 4.6 (5)
from €49
Half-Day Guided Tour to São Luis City★ 4.5 (2)
from €97
Alcântara: Tour Histórico com Travessia de Barco★ 4.4 (11)

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About São Luis

São Luís is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhão. It's known for its colonial Historical Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a common stopover for visiting the stunning Lençóis Maranhenses.

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Round out the trip

eSIM for São LuisData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in São LuisCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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Flight prices are real fares travellers found in the last 48 hours, refreshed daily — the booking site confirms the final price. Train, bus and ferry fares are shown on the operators' booking sites. Weather data by Open-Meteo; exchange rates: ECB reference. Data updated 2026-10-25. Some links earn Stayonomy a commission at no cost to you.