Salvador Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Salvador which includes a square or plaza, outdoor eating and an administrative building
Salvador which includes a square or plaza, outdoor eating and an administrative building
Pelourinho which includes street scenes and a house
Salvador which includes a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Salvador which includes a marina, a coastal town and general coastal views

Where to stay in Salvador

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

Barra

5/5(2 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.

Barra
beach Guarajuba, Bahia, Brazil

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
Salvador_RioVermelho_6185237_04

Rio Vermelho

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Rio Vermelho
EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018

Ondina

5/5(1 area review)

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

Ondina
EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018

Itapuã

5/5(1 area review)

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
0_b8e268f2-3497-48d3-b4d3-990b980d679d_raw

Arembepe

Travellers like the beaches in Arembepe, and Arembepe Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Arembepe
Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Av. Luís Viana Filho, 13145 Salvador BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.423.671 ₫ per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
1.423.671 ₫
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Flamengo Beach and Salvador Norte ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (715 reviews)
The bathroom sink was clogged.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

3 out of 5
Av. Amaralina, 885 Salvador BA
The price is 966.759 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
966.759 ₫
per night
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,276 reviews)
There was little to no cleaning of the room from staff, the power went out with no way for us to get into our room and the night staff member didnt have our keycard eventhough we left it with the day staff. Eventhough he did a good job managing things, he was on his own dealing with the majority. ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Sotero Hotel

Sotero Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rua Dr. José Peroba 97 - Stiep Salvador Bahia
The price is 1.508.789 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
1.508.789 ₫
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,029 reviews)
Air conditioner was horrible, there was an awful sewage smell in one of the rooms. I tried to notify it at the lobby but no one even intended to greet us or ask if we needed anything so we left. Very unhelpful staff. Extreme heat even in the hallways and elevator. Only one disabled parking spot in ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Sotero Hotel
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.
Salvador Business & Flat by Avectur

Salvador Business & Flat by Avectur

3.5 out of 5
Rua Alceu Amoroso Lima 440 Salvador BA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and Farol ...
8/10 Very Good! (460 reviews)
The staff was friendly, and the breakfast was great.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Salvador Business & Flat by Avectur
Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur

Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur

3.5 out of 5
Rua da Alfazema, 761 Salvador BA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (509 reviews)
Nice staff, but outdated rooms and old mattress

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur
Premium Stella Maris by VLV Stays

Premium Stella Maris by VLV Stays

3 out of 5
Alameda Praia de Camburiú, 334 Salvador BA
Stay at this apartment in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Flamengo Beach and Stella Maris Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Ótimo apartamento e bem localizado.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Premium Stella Maris by VLV Stays
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.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Salvador

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
1
5 - Excellent 14%
4 - Good
4
4 - Good 57%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 14%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Marzi

Salvador is a beautiful place to visit and I recommend this to those coming to Brazil to take a trip to this beautiful city.

4/5 - Good

Miriam

Very culturally rich with a unique history relating to Portuguese colonisation, Amero-Indians and afro brazilians. Rich architecture designed by freemasons and shipped brick by brick from portugal. Best carnival of country with cheap seafood.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A lot less urban city than say Rio, but has a lot of culture and lively architecture. Not a lot of people speak English here

Cities near Salvador