Must-see hotels in Salvador

  • Open House Barra

    Salvador

    This fantastically colorful and homey place is run by professional artists with deep connections to the local music, dance and film community. Musicians…

  • Casa do Amarelindo

    Salvador

    Inside a 19th-century colonial mansion on a historic block, this charming boutique hotel is truly a gem. Ten impeccably outfitted guest rooms have first…

  • Hostel Galeria 13

    Salvador

    Located in an old colonial house complete with a swimming pool and a Moroccan-style lounge (rarities at any hostel), but especially in one at such a great…

  • Hotel Villa Bahia

    Salvador

    Occupying a pair of restored Portuguese-style colonial houses, this sustainably run boutique hotel (practices include recycling and employment of local…

  • Aram Yami Hotel

    Salvador

    How about taking in the sunset from an infinity pool overlooking the bay? The dream is a reality at the exclusive Aram Yami Hotel, a chic urban getaway…

  • Fera Palace Hotel

    Salvador

    Sleep inside a living piece of Salvador's history at this newly restored boutique hotel. The facade of the building still retains its 1930s art deco charm…

  • Studio do Carmo

    Salvador

    The location of this historic boutique hotel is iconic: directly across from the Escadas do Carmo. Try to snag the triple room which has a balcony…

  • Pousada Baluarte

    Salvador

    Run by a friendly French-Brazilian couple, Baluarte feels like a B&B, with a welcoming, homelike ambience and just five rooms with hardwood floors and…

  • Pousada Solar dos Deuses

    Salvador

    Design-minded guests rave about the charming details of this petite pousada (guesthouse): think exposed stone and brick walls, decorative wrought-iron…

  • Pousada Bamboo da Barra

    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…

  • Laranjeiras Hostel

    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…

  • Bahiacafé Hotel

    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…

  • Pousada Estrela do Mar

    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…

  • Pestana Convento do Carmo

    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…

  • Pousada do Boqueirão

    Salvador

    Two early-20th-century houses have been joined together to form this elegant guesthouse, tastefully decorated with antiques and artwork. Spacious common…

  • Che Lagarto

    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…

  • Pousada Noa Noa

    Salvador

    The buzzy oceanfront terrace and bar – an ideal spot from which to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand – is the key selling point of this welcoming…

  • Pousada Solar dos Romanos

    Salvador

    This clean and affordable guesthouse boasts an unusual combination: both a location in the heart of the Pelourinho and a terrace with bay views. Rooms are…

  • Hit Hotel

    Salvador

    This modern, low-key hotel on Barra's waterfront is lacking in the charm department but offers comfortable rooms for a good price. Many have bay views, as…

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