Must-see hotels in Bahia

  • Ilhéus Praia Hotel

    Bahia

    This high-rise hotel is fraying around the edges, but many rooms have fine views of the cathedral across the plaza. The prices don't seem in line with…

  • 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 Maresia

    Bahia

    Simple rooms and a leafy garden courtyard – a memorable setting for breakfast – are part of the charm of this budget-friendly guesthouse that’s focused on…

  • Pousada Natal

    Morro de São Paulo

    This laid-back, main-street budget spot has basic rooms and friendly staff; it's well positioned between the harbor and the beaches. To get here, just…

  • Che Lagarto

    Bahia

    Centrally positioned on the main street, this multistory hostel has its own pub, plenty of hammock space, and a communal kitchen and outdoor grill space…

  • Lagoa Encantada II

    Bahia

    Located south of the center, near the airport and the beach, this quiet guesthouse is ideal for budget travelers, if a bit hard to find. It's about 5km…

  • Pousada Brisa do Mar

    Porto Seguro

    This basic guesthouse, in a long, narrow house near the waterfront, is nothing fancy. But as Porto Seguro accommodations go, the location is good: it's…

  • Pousada Treze de Março

    Bahia

    There's a vaguely institutional feel to this tidy guesthouse and its boxy tiled rooms, the cheapest of which are interior and lack ample natural light…

  • Albergue O Pharol

    Bahia

    A favorite among backpackers, this centrally located and low-key hostel has tidy rooms, some with private balconies. There’s a shared kitchen and a guest…

  • 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…

  • Casarão Verde Hostel

    Bahia

    Budget travelers rave about the friendly reception and pristine, spacious rooms at this lovely colonial house – painted pale green, as the name suggests –…

  • Atmosphera Pousada

    Bahia

    This smart and sustainably built guesthouse is set in a pretty tropical garden just steps from Praia Mucugê. Each guest room features a private balcony…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Acalanto

    Bahia

    This comfortable business-style hotel, a stone's throw from the bus station, is a solid bet if you have a layover in Feira.

  • Pousada & Camping Lumiar

    Lençóis

    Grassy campsites shaded by flowering trees in a gorgeous garden beside a church. Bar, restaurant and guest-use kitchen.