Salvador
The rooms at this guesthouse (formerly a popular hostel) are small and simple, but the location is fantastic and the price is right. Travelers appreciate…
Must-see hotels in Bahia
Salvador
Design-minded guests rave about the charming details of this petite pousada (guesthouse): think exposed stone and brick walls, decorative wrought-iron…
Morro de São Paulo
Tucked into the trees on the far end of Segunda Praia, Le Terrace has, well, plenty of terraces: one for breakfast with an ocean view, another off your…
Salvador
This cheerful, yellow colonial mansion-turned-hostel is one of the best budget options in the Pelô. High-ceilinged rooms range from dorms to comfortable…
Salvador
This chic but low-key boutique hotel has fashionably outfitted rooms and an excellent location close to the center of the action in the Pelourinho. The…
Bahia
A 10-minute walk from the town center, this restful guesthouse truly feels like a getaway. Santa Clara has lush foliage and large, cheerful rooms; the…
Lençóis
Villa Justen features a handful of smartly outfitted chalets, each with a patio and hammock, plus a kitchen that's better equipped than the usual: a full…
Bahia
A swimming pool with a spectacular view is the crowning glory of this peaceful guesthouse, set on a quiet bluff overlooking the ocean, not far from the…
Bahia
Ideal for self-caterers, these modern apartments are equipped with kitchens, flat-screen televisions and private balconies with ocean views. The hosts are…
Bahia
Paradise for the backpacker set. Abaquar has four- and six-bed dorms, each with its own bathroom and balcony, plus tidy doubles with views of the gardens…
Salvador
This white stucco house with dark-blue shutters – very Portugal-meets-the-tropics – is surrounded by greenery, while inside plain white walls set off…
Bahia
This popular hostel has a convenient location, clean rooms facing onto a grassy courtyard, and a good breakfast spread. Rental bikes and surfboards are…
Bahia
Located just outside the village center on the riverfront, on the way to the beach, this ecofriendly French–Brazilian–owned guesthouse occupies an…
Morro de São Paulo
Bahia Bacana is located on the main road in town and features a small but extremely memorable swimming pool perched high over the beach. Guest rooms are…
Bahia
This pretty guesthouse, decorated with furnishings made by local craftspeople, offers tranquil rooms with sea or bay views and private balconies, an…
Bahia
This welcoming guesthouse's primary selling point is its location right on the beach, near the boat dock, and its grassy lawn dotted with chaise lounges…
Bahia
The home-away-from-home vibe is what makes this small guesthouse special: there are only four rooms, leisurely breakfasts happen around a communal table,…
Bahia
Space and tranquility are major selling points at this lovely guesthouse, consisting of 10 pretty chalets with kitchens, patios and hammocks. The central…
Lençóis
In a lush setting, the classy and environmentally conscious Vila Serrano comprises spacious apartments, designed according to the principles of feng shui…
Salvador
Set in a restored 17th-century convent, this magnificent hotel has elegantly furnished rooms with old-world details and modern comforts, and even more…
Bahia
Imbassaí Eco Hostel Lujimba offers good value for its pleasant wood-floor rooms in a rustic, thatched-roof guesthouse amid greenery. Hammocks, fruit trees…
Bahia
Too Cool Na Bahia has colorfully designed chalets with verandas overlooking the lush surroundings. The friendly owner can arrange kitesurfing, kayaking,…
Bahia
Located on the riverfront in São Félix, Paraguassú has basic, cozy rooms surrounding a small garden. The riverside terrace is a breezy place to enjoy the…
Bahia
Don't let the word 'resort' fool you: travelers from far and wide sing the praises of the laid-back atmosphere at Resort Recanto da Natureza. It's more…
Salvador
Two early-20th-century houses have been joined together to form this elegant guesthouse, tastefully decorated with antiques and artwork. Spacious common…
Bahia
On the beach, this welcoming guesthouse has lush gardens with winding pathways leading through the tranquil setting. Rooms offer private patios with…
Bahia
This friendly guesthouse – run by a dancer and a painter-sculptor, as the name suggests – offers lovely colonial-style rooms (each with a private balcony…
Bahia
Despite needing some upgrades to the decor, this pleasant guesthouse is on the waterfront and has a swimming pool. From here you can head north to check…
Bahia
Near the dock, Porto da Barra offers standard rooms with tile floors and hammocks strung outside the doors. The sea breezes and leafy, palm-tree-dotted…
Morro de São Paulo
Convenient to the ferry dock and local nightlife, yet with a middle-of-the-jungle feel thanks to its forest-shrouded wooden sundeck, this chain hostel is…
Lençóis
Cozy guesthouse renowned for its delicious breakfast and friendly owners who speak English. It also has guides who run a river inner-tubing operation just…
Lençóis
The eco-minded Pousada Pé no Mato offers peaceful and affordable dorms, private rooms and freestanding cabins, plus an on-site tour agency that can help…
Bahia
The nicest hotel in town is located 7km from Caravelas, and has round, thatched-roof, beachfront chalets surrounding a gigantic pool. There are also…
Bahia
This large, attractive hotel has Valença’s finest restaurant and rooms, each with verandas overlooking the river. It’s 1km from the river, on the opposite…
Bahia
This charming family-run hotel offers treehouse-like guest rooms with private hardwood balconies that overlook a central swimming pool, plus one of the…
Bahia
One block from the beach, Ogum Marinho has attractive rooms with stone-slab floors, comfortable furnishings and private decks strung with hammocks.
Bahia
A pleasant beach hotel with a swimming pool and thatched-roof, '60s-style bungalows. On the road between Ilhéus and Olivença.
Salvador
Occupying a coveted piece of real estate just across the street from the beach, this spacious branch of the Che Logarto hostel chain offers cheap rooms…
Bahia
This conveniently located guesthouse offers accommodations in small cottages with a few creature comforts like televisions and minibars; there's also a…
Bahia
This tranquil property spreads toward the edge of the bluff – white buildings are sprinkled through lush grounds, ending at a pool with jaw-dropping ocean…
