Recife Antigo
Recife
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Popular places to visit
Praça Rio Branco
Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Maracaipe Beach
Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.
Muro Alto Beach
Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.
Boa Viagem Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?
Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Gaibu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gaibu Beach during your travels in Recife?
Things to do
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Recife: Private custom walking tour with a local guide
Top hotels in Recife Antigo
Motto By Hilton Recife
"Tudo perfeito. Falta apenas melhorar a qualidade dos pães no café da manhã. Precisa melhorar a patisserie em geral. Só isso."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
"Great value"
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Rede Andrade LG Inn
"The staff were friendly and excellent. In the first room the AC stopped working and we had to switch rooms the second night. The card keys stopped working multiple times and we had to go to the front desk to get new ones. I found a giant cockroach in the drawer with my clothes the second day when ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Rede Andrade Onda Mar
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
"Very clean and comfortable rooms, great shower, fridge in rooms. Superb breakfast buffet including hot breakfast and lunch items (the beef stew was the best) and very good coffee. I used the wet sauna which was perfectly hot but I did not like that towels are not provided at the pool/sauna. The dry ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
"The breakfast was excellent, with a great variety of food, including fresh fruits and different types of bread—it felt authentic and well-prepared. I loved the kitchen; it has everything you need, which made the stay very convenient. The location is amazing, close to everything—just 3 minutes from ..."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Recife Antigo
Santo Amaro
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna.
São José
Get to know São José and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Sao Jose Market and Recife City Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Recife Station or Joana Bezerra Station to get around the city.
Boa Vista
Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Parque Theater is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ilha do Leite
Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.
Graças
Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.
Madalena
You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Madalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Abolition Museum or Pernambuco Military Police Museum.
