Centro Sul Hotel

Centro & the Mainland


CSH, as it's called, is a comfortable, kitschy budget-friendly option. Everything is a bit worn with age, but the rooms are clean and well priced, even in high season. It's the best option for a cheap overnight, but check ahead – ownership was set to change on our last visit.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Centro & the Mainland attractions

1. Catedral Metropolitana

0.13 MILES

You’ll hear the hourly ringing of bells in the Catedral Metropolitana, which sits grandly at the high end of the square and is the only church we've ever…

2. Praça XV de Novembro

0.14 MILES

The center of town is the inviting Praça XV de Novembro, with its shady walks and 100-year-old fig tree.

3. Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina

0.19 MILES

Formerly the colonial governor’s palace, this gorgeous must-see building has ornate parquet floors and extravagant 19th-century ceilings.

4. Igreja de NS do Rosário

0.2 MILES

The best-preserved colonial church, Igreja de NS do Rosário, sits picturesquely atop the steps at Rua Trajano.

5. Mercado Público

0.32 MILES

Floripa's historic public market bolted out of a huge refurbishment in 2015 with an improved look. It houses numerous bars and restaurants in addition to…

6. Mirante da Lagoa da Conceição

4.08 MILES

The postcard view of Lagoa da Conceição awaits at this must-stop lookout, which frames both sides of the lagoon, the dunes of Joaquina and beyond.

7. Praia do Campeche

6.36 MILES

The 3.5km Praia do Campeche is one of Floripa's five-star beaches, an absolute stunner of sun-kissed perfection with wind conditions lending themselves to…

8. Praia da Joaquina

6.4 MILES

Joaquina Beach, backed by massive dunes, has 3km of sun-toasted sand and several restaurants serving food on the beach. On the beach's northeast end is a…