Praia do Rio Vermelho

Unassuming budget hotel offering functional rooms, a dining area & a bright terrace.

Polished hotel in a colorful 1868 building offering upmarket dining, plus a pool & views of the bay. A 14-minute walk from Mercado Modelo, this upmarket hotel in a colorful 1868 building is set on a cobblestone street. It's 1 km from Baia de Todos os Santos and 5 km from Porto da Barra Beach. The warm rooms with a refined vibe have free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, as well as DVD players, minifridges and rainfall showers. Upgraded rooms add terraces or balconies with city or bay views. Some offer whirlpool tubs. Room service is offered. Hot breakfast is included. Amenities consist of a bar and an upscale restaurant with patio dining. There’s a fitness room, along with an outdoor pool and a terrace, both offering bay views.

Laid-back rooms, some with ocean views, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & a dining area. Opposite Porto da Barra Beach on the Atlantic Ocean, this unpretentious hotel is also 9 minutes' walk from the Museu Náutico da Bahia and 1 km from the Barra Lighthouse. Offering free Wi-Fi, the relaxed rooms with colorful accents also include flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms add ocean views. Room service is available. There's an informal dining area. A breakfast buffet is available for a surcharge.

Simple quarters in a laid-back hostel offering a shared kitchen, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast.

Low-key quarters, some with bay views, as well as a bar, free Wi-Fi & breakfast.

Vibrant dorms & private rooms in a laid-back hostel with a kitchen, a bar & free breakfast. A 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, this laid-back hostel is also 3 minutes on foot from Porto da Barra Beach and 5 km from the Historic Center of Salvador. Featuring vibrant decor, the colorful single-sex dorms come with wooden bunk beds, lockers and fans. Upgraded dorms offer air-conditioning, and private rooms are also available. Bed linens are included. Breakfast is complimentary. There's a communal kitchen, a TV lounge and a guest laundry, as well as guest computers and a bar.

Nestled in the heart of Salvador's historic Pelourinho district, Galeria 13 offers relaxed accommodations with a Moroccan vibe, a refreshing pool, and an unbeatable breakfast scene.

A vibrant, no-frills marketplace brimming with local produce and goods, perfect for soaking up Salvador's culture and flavors without the fuss.

Understated rooms with cable TV in a contemporary, glass-fronted building, plus sea views. Across the street from Armação beach, this casual hotel in a modern, glass-fronted building is a 15-minute walk from Centro de Convenções da Bahia and 7 km from Museu de Ciência e Tecnologia. Understated rooms offer cable TV and minifridges. Some rooms add sea views. Breakfast is available (surcharge). Other amenities include a lobby lounge and an Internet room. Guests have access to a pool, a game room and a restaurant at a nearby venue.

Humble guesthouse offering simply furnished rooms, plus ocean views & breakfast. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this modest guesthouse is 1 km from both Paciência Beach and a museum at the Casa do Rio Vermelho. The BR-324 national highway is 6 km away. Streamlined, simply furnished rooms offer TVs and minifridges. Upgraded rooms add air conditioning and/or balconies with partial ocean views. A breakfast buffet and parking are available. There's also an informal lobby lounge and a dining area.