Salvador

Travel Guide

Salvador featuring an administrative buidling, a sunset and outdoor eating
Pelourinho which includes street scenes and a house
Salvador which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Salvador which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a marina
Pelourinho featuring a church or cathedral and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Salvador

Farol da Barra Beach which includes a sunset, general coastal views and a coastal town

Barra

4/5(21 area reviews)

Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.

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Guarajuba

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Guarajuba. You might want to make time for a stop at Guarajuba Beach or Genipabu Beach.

Guarajuba
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Rio Vermelho

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Unique features of Rio Vermelho include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Paciencia Beach or Rio Vermelho Beach while you're exploring the area.

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Ondina

3/5(1 area review)

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.

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Stella Maris

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Stella Maris. You might consider a stop by Stella Maris Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Stella Maris
A man fishing in Itapuã,

#waterlust.

Itapuã

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Unique features of Itapuã include the beaches and gardens. Make a stop by Itapuã Beach or Stella Maris Beach while you're exploring the area.

Itapuã
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Avenida Luís Viana Filho 13223, Salvador, BA
The price is SAR 206 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
SAR 206
SAR 216 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (458 reviews)
Nice
"Definitely needs more people doing cleaning the details are missing and one can see they need hire more cleaning people to give more attention to bathrooms and all surfaces we only came across one maid not enough for the entire floor"

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Barra
3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is SAR 150 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
SAR 150
SAR 157 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,242 reviews)
Very basic, lacking items like cups
"The hotel is dated, in poor repair. Only one of the two elevators was working. The room had nothing in it, no cups, soap, etc. completely bare except bedding and towels. The safe was missing its door. View was of construction."

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Gran Hotel Stella Maris Urban Resort & Conventions
Gran Hotel Stella Maris Urban Resort & Conventions
3.5 out of 5
Praça De Stella Maris No. 200, Stella Maris, Salvador, BA
The price is SAR 356 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
SAR 356
SAR 374 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"This property is located in a secluded area of the Stella Maris beach where walking is not really ideal especially if you are alone. The hotel staff was very friendly and attentive. Although I chose the “luxury” room, the bedroom was very modest but offered a very comfortable bed. The bathroom could ..."

Reviewed on 4 December 2024

Gran Hotel Stella Maris Urban Resort & Conventions
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.
Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur
Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur
3.5 out of 5
Rua da Alfazema, 761, Caminho das Árvores, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Farol da Barra ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (355 reviews)
"great location"

Reviewed on 30 March 2023

Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur
Salvador Business & Flat by Avectur
Salvador Business & Flat by Avectur
3.5 out of 5
Rua Alceu Amoroso Lima 440, Caminho das Árvores, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (322 reviews)
Boa opção
"Sou da cidade. Meu ap estava em obras e fiquei dois dias no hotel. Gostei. Quarto espaçoso, limpo, andar alto, muito silencioso, hotel bem localizado. Recomendaria apenas a troca dos colchões pois já estão afundados. Senti dor nas costas. Virei ao contrário e amenizou, mas já está na hora de ..."

Reviewed on 27 July 2024

Salvador Business & Flat by Avectur
Porto Privilege Housi by Carpediem
Porto Privilege Housi by Carpediem
3 out of 5
Alameda Antunes, 56, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"I loved everything about this place. It’s a little room next to the beach and everything else you’ll need. The staff are all very nice."

Reviewed on 10 January 2025

Porto Privilege Housi by Carpediem
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 Salvador

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
51
5 - Excellent 48%
4 - Good
42
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One of the most excitong destinations in Brazil

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

GREAT DENTAL OFFICES GREAT WEATHER FRIENDLY PEOPLE

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Although we were warned that Salvador was a dangerous place, we did not experience anything that made us uneasy. There was a visible police presence that made us feel safe.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you are from the northern hemisphere, consider bringing a small sun parasol for extended touring on foot; also sunscreen.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

You have to be careful as a tourist in Brazil in general. You have to be aware of your surroundings and to not make yourself a target for thieves. Traffic in Salvador is crazy, motor bikes and people are crazy drivers.

5/5 - Excellent

Ken

Salvador has so much energy and the people were friendly, but be cautious

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