Top 10 hotels in São Paulo for under £100 a head
Where to stay without breaking the bank in Brazil's boomtown – lively, noisy, exciting, but pricey, São Paulo
By Dom Phillips
Flying into São Paulo can be daunting. From above, the New York of South America resembles an endless asphalt forest of apartment buildings and freeways, with precious little green. But down there lies one of the most exciting cities on earth, the beating heart of Brazil's booming economy – up more than 7% last year. Sociable, gossipy São Paulo crackles with life and noise and is much friendlier than might be expected: this is a city of immigrants, and foreigners are welcome. But be warned: like all the world's major cities, it is expensive, and its designer-palace hotels, such as the Unique, the Emiliano and the Fasano don't come cheap. Downscale your accommodation and spend the cash elsewhere: you'll need it for all the good food, fashion, culture, art and nightlife São Paulo has to offer...[continued]
