Best Neighborhoods in São Paulo for Millennials

The ease of transportation and presence of brand-name clothing stores attracts millennials to the Jardim Paulista neighborhood. Many of this generation have chosen to not own cars, and instead move around by public transportation or bicycles, so being near work and services is crucial. The major international clothing labels also have stores in this neighborhood, which is just a few blocks away from Avenida Paulista. The neighborhood also hosts a number of cafés and restaurants, and although the area usually registers heavy traffic day and night, millennials like the energy of the area.

One of the more upscale neighborhoods of the city, Itaim Bibi, caters to those young professionals who are single or recently married. And if the price of living in the neighborhood may deter some, others choose Itaim Bibi because of its location, nearby parks, as well as the financial district. Its late night food options are also a plus, because after a night out there’s nothing better than grabbing a bite at one of the all-night diners found in the neighborhood.

Vila Madalena’s attraction is definitely its nightlife. Many relish the idea of walking only a short distance to get home after a night of fun, and don’t mind the hilly terrain of the neighborhood. During the daytime, the neighborhood also hosts a wide variety of art galleries, trendy shops and small cafés, which are usually packed with millennials for weekend breakfasts and brunches.

After years of neglect, the center of São Paulo has become one of the favorite residential areas for those just starting out their professional lives. Apartments are usually smaller, cheaper, and the majority with no garages, which is fine with millennials who tend to favor public transportation and bicycles. In addition, the downtown area where the República neighborhood is located also has some of the best alternative nightclubs in the city, trendy thrift stores and open-air malls.

With their busy lifestyle, many millennials do not want to waste time in the kitchen, so restaurants of all prices are essential. Pinheiros not only has a variety of restaurants that cater to every budget and taste, but also neighborhood supermarkets and gourmet shops to buy essentials for the home. Near the commercial area around Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, residents here often walk to work.