Fortaleza

Travel Guide

Fortaleza showing a beach, outdoor art and central business district
Fortaleza featuring a beach, a high rise building and cbd
Fortaleza featuring cbd, tropical scenes and a beach
Fortaleza featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people
Fortaleza which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Where to stay in Fortaleza

Fortaleza featuring a beach

Meireles

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

Meireles is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Iracema Beach or Meireles Beach.

Meireles
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Cumbuco

3/5(2 area reviews)

Cumbuco is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cumbuco Beach and Cauipe Lake.

Cumbuco
Ponte dos Ingleses featuring rugged coastline

Praia de Iracema

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

Praia de Iracema is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Monsignor Tabosa Avenue and Iracema Beach.

Praia de Iracema
Beach Park Water Park featuring a waterpark

Porto das Dunas

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Porto das Dunas. You might want to make time for a stop at Beach Park Water Park or Porto das Dunas Beach.

Porto das Dunas
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Praia do Futuro

4/5(5 area reviews)

Travelers like the beaches in Praia do Futuro, and Praia do Futuro is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Praia do Futuro
Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza featuring a church or cathedral and street scenes

Fortaleza Centro

3/5(1 area review)

Get to know Fortaleza Centro and its many features like its beaches and museums. You might want to explore sights like Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza and Passeio Publico, and you can jump on the metro at Jose de Alencar Station or Sao Benedito Station to get around the city.

Fortaleza Centro
Praiano Hotel
Praiano Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, 2800, Meireles, Fortaleza, CE
The price is SAR 316 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
SAR 316
SAR 332 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Praiano Hotel
Blue Tree Towers Fortaleza Beira Mar
Blue Tree Towers Fortaleza Beira Mar
4 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, 3470, Meirelles, Fortaleza, CE
The price is SAR 269 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
SAR 269
SAR 283 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 25 February 2025

Blue Tree Towers Fortaleza Beira Mar
ibis Budget Fortaleza Praia De Iracema
ibis Budget Fortaleza Praia De Iracema
3 out of 5
Rua Historiador Guarino Alves, 190, Praia de Fortaleza, Fortaleza, CE
The price is SAR 111 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
SAR 111
SAR 116 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Perfect place"

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

ibis Budget Fortaleza Praia De Iracema
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beach Class Residence by SOLEMAR
Beach Class Residence by SOLEMAR
3 out of 5
Rua Barão de Aracati, 145, Meireles, Fortaleza, Ceara
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Fortaleza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (761 reviews)
Excelente
"Lugar excelente para familia que deseja espaço e conforto, proximo as praias de Iracema e Meireles, facil acesso pra tudo, tem padarias, mercado grande, tudo proximo."

Reviewed on 6 December 2024

Beach Class Residence by SOLEMAR
S Flats Mota Beira Mar
S Flats Mota Beira Mar
3 out of 5
R. Tibúrcio Cavalcante 170, Fortaleza, CE
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Fortaleza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 20 beach bars. Popular attractions Meireles Beach and Iracema Beach are ...
S Flats Mota Beira Mar
Vip Beira Mar Residence
Vip Beira Mar Residence
3.5 out of 5
Rua Barão de Aracati, 145, Fortaleza, CE
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Iracema Beach and Meireles Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (269 reviews)
Electricty charges ????
"Apartment was ok a few things did not work but they got fixed. all was ok until the day before check out when I got a message about electricity payment. even though everything had been paid in advance which seemed a bit strange. also Gold benefits where not given. Hotels.com shows incorrect information ..."

Reviewed on 11 June 2024

Vip Beira Mar Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Fortaleza

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
27
5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
16
4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 21%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

If I weren't with family, I would not travel out by myself. Very unsafe for a tourist.

5/5 - Excellent

Jeff

Nice city. Enjoyed our stay. Many restaurants along the beach. If you eat alongside the ocean, just know that people constantly walk but trying to sell you stuff and ask for money.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Some beautiful areas (especially beaches), including some that are definitely up and coming. Others were rough and scary. Hopefully crime continues to drop and Fortaleza enjoys a wonderful future moving forward!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I absolutely love this place -- a home away from home for me! The climate, the food, and especially the people are top-notch -- friendly, down-to-earth. Learn a little Portuguese before you visit and you'll make all kinds of new friends!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fortaleza is beautiful .. just be careful with the hotel you might stay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fortaleza is an amazing city. The people are warm and friendly and the culture offers something for everyone. If vacation or pleasure is your motive, you can't go wrong!