Salvador Centro Travel Guide
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Visit Salvador Centro
Popular places to visit

Mercado Modelo
During your trip to Salvador, you can do some window-shopping at Mercado Modelo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Lacerda Elevator
You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
Find out about the history of Salvador with a stop at São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Nossa Senhora de Conceicao da Praia Church
After visiting Nossa Senhora de Conceicao da Praia Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Cathedral of Salvador
Find out about the history of Salvador when you spend time at Cathedral of Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Top hotels in Salvador Centro

Hotel da Bahia by Wish
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Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

SSA33 Hotel
Equipe
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Fera Palace Hotel
Excellent stay - staff were very helpful & accommodating, beautiful building & location !
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Bahiacafe Hotel
The staff was very courteous and always ready to help us with anything we needed. Danilo and Gabriele were very nice and helped us to locate our flight reservation, including sending us the boarding passes in PDF format and hard copy. We were extremely happy for choosing the Bahiacafe Hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hotel Fasano Salvador
This property is top of the line in every way, facilities, staffing, service is the best! I would rate it ahead of Four Seasons properties! It is expensive but worth every penny!!!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Pousada da Mangueira
The staff were highly attentive and knowledgeable with some great recommendations. It was very close to the historic centre (though down and up a steep hill). We really enjoyed our stay here.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Salvador Centro

Pelourinho
Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador or Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado while you're exploring the area.

Graça
If you're spending some time in Graça, Circuito de Cinema - Sala de Arte and Carlos Costa Pinto Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Barra
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.

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

Rio Vermelho
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.

Itaigara
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Itaigara. You might want to make time for a stop at Itaigara Shopping Mall or Pituba Center Park.
Salvador Centro Travel Guide
- Mercado Modelo
- Lacerda Elevator
- Bahia Marina
- Castro Alves Square
- São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
- Nossa Senhora de Conceicao da Praia Church
- Largo do Pelourinho
- Our lady of the Rosary of Black People
- Se Square
- Sao Bento Church and Monastery
- Ladeira do Carmo
- Nigeria House
- Santa Casa da Misericordia museum
- Afro Brazilian Museum
- Visconde de Maua artisan institute
- Ruy Barbosa House
- Rio Branco Palace
- Praça Municipal
- Jorge Amado Museum
- Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo
- Udo Knoff ceramic and tile work museum
- Sao Pedro dos Clerigos church
- Museum of Sacred Art
