Olinda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, dense residential area, and a distant urban skyline.
A coastal town with a prominent church, palm trees, and the ocean in the background.
A coastal cityscape at sunset with a prominent beach, dense residential area, and a distant city skyline.
A beach with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and buildings along the coast.
A rooftop terrace with a red floor, a wooden bench, and a view of a coastal cityscape and ocean.

Where to stay in Olinda

Find the best Olinda areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Olinda
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A historic building with ornate architecture and a sign reading "FACULDADE DE OLINDA".
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Open Photo by Sérgio Veludo

Olinda Historical Center

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Olinda Historical Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Alto da Se Park or Do Carmo Square.

Bairro Novo

Bairro Novo might not have many top sights, but Alto da Se Park and Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fragoso

Though Fragoso may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa Caiada Beach and Alto da Se Park.

A colorful street with a blue building, a green building, and a white building. There is a sign that says "Sao Brasil" and another that says "Selvagem."
Photo by Tahino2000
Open Photo by Tahino2000

Carmo

While visiting Carmo, you might make a stop by sights like Alto da Se Park and Mauricio de Nassau House.

Bonsucesso

If you're spending some time in Bonsucesso, Do Carmo Square and Sacred Art Museum of Pernambuco are top sights worth seeing.

Hotel Costeiro

Hotel Costeiro

3 out of 5
Avenida Ministro Marcos Freire, 681 Olinda PE
The price is 1.250.865 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
1.250.865 ₫
1.313.408 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco and Convent of San ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (530 reviews)
"I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that cleanliness was not a priority. The floor in my room was visibly dirty, and the entire bedroom had a terrible, unpleasant smell that made it uncomfortable to stay. The staff was not welcoming or helpful ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hotel Costeiro
Hotel 5 Sóis

Hotel 5 Sóis

3 out of 5
Av. Ministro Marcos Freire, 633 Olinda PE
The price is 1.198.506 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
1.198.506 ₫
1.258.432 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco and Alto da Se Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (110 reviews)
"Clean robô and very attentive staff"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hotel 5 Sóis
Pousada Rio Doce

Pousada Rio Doce

2 out of 5
Av. Carlos de Lima Cavalcante, 4737 Olinda PE
The price is 787.684 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
787.684 ₫
827.068 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Casa Caiada Beach and Bairro Novo Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"Achei o custo benefício bom, mas nao ter chuveiro elétrico para mim foi terrível. Único motivo que não voltaria. O resto vale o preço cobrado"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Pousada Rio Doce
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Carambola Coliving

Carambola Coliving

2 out of 5
Av. Carlos de Lima Cavalcante, 1840 Olinda PE
Stay at this aparthotel in Olinda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Casa Caiada Beach and Bairro Novo Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Ótimas e novas instalações. Otima arquitetura.. espacos. Excelente. Muito boa relação custo x benefício. Volto fácil."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Carambola Coliving
Haus Smart Living Recife

Haus Smart Living Recife

3 out of 5
Rua Monte Castelo 277 Recife PE
Stay at this apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Boa Viagem Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
"Liked: very clean, having a kitchen, good safe location, access to bus and public bike nearby. Nice rooftop terrace and very good prices. Self check in with code via WhatsApp. Drip coffee maker. Disliked: no hair dryer, no frying pan. Pots and pans supplied are very cheap quality. Only 2 pillows ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Haus Smart Living Recife
HY Beach Flats

HY Beach Flats

3.5 out of 5
344 Avenida Boa Viagem Recife PE
Stay at this beach apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Shopping RioMar ...
8.2/10 Very good! (823 reviews)
"Boa localização, próximo a restaurantes"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

HY Beach Flats
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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.

Stay near popular Olinda attractions

Classic Hall

9.6/10 (4 reviews)
Get tickets for a show at Classic Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Olinda. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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A densely packed urban cityscape with a variety of high-rise buildings, including a distinctive curved glass structure.

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