What is Ribeira like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Salvador's Ribeira neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Praia da Ribeira and Praia da Penha as part of your Ribeira travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ribeira, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Ribeira.

What can I see and do in this Salvador neighbourhood?

Dip your toes in the water at Praia da Ribeira or Praia da Penha while you're in Ribeira. A visit to Baía de Todos os Santos is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Igreja NS do Bonfim, Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim and Anna Nery national museum of nursing are just a few of the places to visit in and around Ribeira. While you're out sightseeing in Salvador, make sure that you visit other sights such as Sister Dulce memorial or Praia Do Alvejado.

Top 10 Ribeira Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Ribeira, Salvador

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

RM279 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Me surpreendeu a estrutura e organização do Hotel, para um executivo atende super bem outros tipos de viagem, muito confortável e o atendimento é excelente. "

RM250 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

"No water at night and no bath possible. My last day was terrible with no hot water for bath. The price is too high for those inconvenience. I had to move to Salvador and stay at Íbis. "

RM330 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

"People are warm and the food is amazing. Kid friendly, pet friendly, people friendly."

RM140 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Wonderful facilities. INCREDIBLE STAFF and wonderful breakfast. It is not conveniently located to say a business district if you are on foot. Only negative. A wonderful value, and very pleased overall. "

RM260 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

"At breakfast I found a cockroach on the bread’s tray. Dust in the room and bathroom. Terrible experience "

RM112 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

"Great price, very spacious "

RM201 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

"It was not easy to get to and the property resembled a prison. BUT, the people are very nice and the breakfast is spectacular."

"Nossa experiência foi muito boa. Passamos apenas uma noite, pois nosso voo chegou tarde e no dia seguinte fomos para a região central. A pousada fica bem próximo ao aeroporto e a um quarteirão da praia. O atendimento foi excelente e as acomodações são conforme as fotos e descrições."

RM196 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

"Basic hotel"

RM276 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

"Easy and safe access to the beach, good restaurant amenities in the hotel."

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

"Nice location and very near beach. My wife and I only stayed overnight but would stay again if traveling back through Salvador. Staff were extremely friendly and spoke English. "

RM217 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

6 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas

"Great place to stay with kids, lots of family friendly spaces and kids activities! "

"Very good hôtel "

RM316 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

"Beautiful Hotel Great amenities. Delicious breakfast. "

"Excellent hotel"

RM317 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

"It was a nice hotel in an area that is accessible to the beaches and not to far from the heart of Salvador."

RM193 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Where to stay in Ribeira

Find the best Ribeira areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Barra

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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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.

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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.

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