Santa Catarina · Brazil
Where to stay in Florianópolis
Florianópolis is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to about 587,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- FLN9 km · Hercílio Luz International Airport
- Currency
- BRLBrazilian real
- Time zone
- America/Sao Paulo
- Language
- Portuguese, Brazilian Sign Language
About
About Florianópolis
Florianópolis is the capital and second largest city of the state of Santa Catarina, in the South Region of Brazil. The city encompasses Santa Catarina Island and surrounding small islands, as well as part of the mainland.
Florianopolis is on an island of 424.4 km² (54 km by 18 km) (163.9 square miles) in the Atlantic Ocean, and a small peninsula of 1210 km² on the mainland of southern Brazil. Three bridges link the island to the continent, including the Hercílio Luz Bridge, a landmark of the city. Florianopolis has become a popular destination in Brazil for people who are looking for superb beaches, beautiful scenery, interesting culture and friendly people.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Florianópolis
See
- Cruz e Sousa Palace
- Catedral Metropolitana
- Municipal Market
- Hercílio Luz Bridge
- Lagoa da Conceição
- Ribeirão da Ilha
- Teatro Álvaro de Carvalho
- Teatro Ademir Rosa (Teatro do CIC)
- Velha Figueira
- Santo Antônio de Lisboa
- Projeto Tamar
- Dunes
Do
- Trilha da Boa Vista
- Trilha da Costa da Lagoa
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Where to stay
Hotels in Florianópolis
63 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Al Mare Hotel | 21.0 km | |
| Belluno Apart Hotel | 22.5 km | |
| Blue Tree Premium Florianópolis | 1.1 km | |
| Cabanas dos Ingleses | 23.3 km | |
| Costa Norte Ingleses Hotel | 23.8 km | |
| Das Nações Hotel | 20.2 km | |
| Dom Fish Hotel | 20.1 km | |
| Flat Bellmare | 23.8 km | |
| Flor Inn Praia Hotel | 23.5 km | |
| Girassóis da Lagoa | 8.8 km | |
| Guest House Isadora Duncan | 11.6 km | |
| Hotel & Pousada Favareto | 23.5 km | |
| Hotel Boulevard Beach Canasvieiras | 20.6 km | |
| Hotel Boutique Quinta das Videiras | 8.6 km | |
| Hotel Canasvieiras Internacional | 20.8 km | |
| Hotel Canto da Ilha | 24.3 km | |
| Hotel Don Zepe | 8.5 km | |
| Hotel Fênix | 20.1 km | |
| Hotel Hola | 8.2 km | |
| Hotel Porto Madero | 20.5 km | |
| Hotel Porto Sol Beach | 21.3 km | |
| Hotel Quinta da Bica da Agua | 2.6 km | |
| Hotel São Sebastião da Praia | 11.4 km | |
| Hotel Torres da Cachoeira | 23.5 km | |
| Iate Hotel Florianópolis | 1.7 km | |
| Ibis Florianopolis | 0.5 km | |
| Ingleses Paradise | 23.8 km | |
| Ingleses Park Hotel | 23.5 km | |
| Ingleses Praia Hotel | 23.6 km | |
| Intercity Florianopolis | 0.6 km | |
| Intercity Portofino Florianópolis | 7.1 km | |
| Interclass Florianópolis | 2.9 km | |
| Majestic Palace Hotel | 1.4 km | |
| Mar de Canasvieiras Hotel e Eventos | 21.0 km | |
| Mercure Florianópolis | 4.8 km | |
| Morro das Pedras Clube Hotel | 14.2 km | |
| Novotel Florianopolis | 0.8 km | |
| Oceania Park Hotel Spa & Convention Center | 23.6 km | |
| Petit Praia Hotel | 20.2 km | |
| Pietra Flat | 23.8 km |
All 63 hotels in Florianópolis, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Florianópolis
Florianópolis has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C; January is the wettest, with about 217 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Florianópolis: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), about 8.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT, 80 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
From the city center, dozens of buses go to all the beaches on the island. The bus system has drawbacks since transfers are necessary at regional terminals to get around. The cost for riding the buses is R$6 (June 2023), and it takes about 35-60 minutes to get from the city center to the beaches. Additionally, there is an air-conditioned yellow bus (Linhas Executivas) that goes direct to downtown from the main beaches for R$15 (June 2023). A car is recommended to explore all the beaches and places of interest. There are car rentals on the island and at the airport.
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FLN · Hercílio Luz International Airport
NVT · Ministro Victor Konder International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Florianópolis
Drink
Most of the nightlife is concentrated around the beaches in the summer. During the winter, the night life is concentrated in Lagoa da Conceição, where most of the bars and clubs are located.
Stay safe
As a coastal tourist town and a summer tourist destination, Florianópolis is safer than most large Brazilian cities. Many tourist areas are well policed and safe, and you'll see people walking around and using their phones outside, even at night.
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Questions
Florianópolis: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Florianópolis?
Florianópolis has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C; January is the wettest, with about 217 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Florianópolis?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), about 8.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT, 80 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Florianópolis?
Brazilian real (BRL).
Nearby
Destinations near Florianópolis
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.