Barra

Salvador

Farol da Barra Beach showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset
Farol da Barra Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach
Porto da Barra Beach which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and swimming
Porto da Barra Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach
Farol da Barra Beach which includes outdoor art as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a lighthouse and night scenes

Farol da Barra Beach

4/5(1 review)

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Farol da Barra Beach
Porto da Barra Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Porto da Barra Beach

4/5(1 review)

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

Porto da Barra Beach
Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

Barra Shopping Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Barra Shopping Mall during your visit to Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Barra Shopping Mall

Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

If Portuguese Hospital of Bahia is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Salvador.

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

Things to do

Schooner Island Tour

Schooner Island Tour - Dos Frades & Itaparica

RM223
per adult
Schooner Island Tour - Dos Frades & Itaparica
Salvador Cultural Treasure Samba de Roda

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba

RM169
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming

RM169
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming
Guarajuba Beach on a sunny day

Praia Do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Day Trip

RM130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Praia Do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Day Trip
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

RM106
per adult
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira

RM169
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira
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Top hotels in Barra

Vila Gale Salvador

Vila Gale Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina, Salvador, BA
The price is RM349 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM349
RM367 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Beautiful place, clean friendly!!! Outstanding"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
Rede Andrade Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is RM158 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
RM158
RM166 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,642 reviews)
"Overall is good, but the hotel needs some updates. They should put more elevators since is a big hotel, There is no parking available You can park at the street which during the day could be a pain in the ass. But overall breakfast was good"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
The Hotel

The Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
The price is RM203 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
RM203
RM213 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (656 reviews)
"Everything is good the staff are excellent but all the morning there is noisy sound coming from the next building that only problem can effect and prevent to sleep well the hotel super close to all the market bar and beach the breakfast morning very good and delicious 👌"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

The Hotel
Pousada Marcos

Pousada Marcos

2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
Fully refundable
The price is RM165 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM165
RM174 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach pousada in Salvador. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.4/10 Good! (175 reviews)
"If you have lived in Brazil this place will be great. If you haven't you might want to stay away. This place has the best location right on the beach. Just beware that the street lights don't turn off at night and people are up late and then others are up really early and aren't quiet. The AC worked ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

Pousada Marcos
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is RM641 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
RM641
RM673 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy a beach locale, 24-hour room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (709 reviews)
"Great location, great staff, great pool."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Grande Hotel da Barra

Grande Hotel da Barra

3.5 out of 5
Rua Forte Sao Diogo, n2, Porto da Barra, Salvador, BA
The price is RM492 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM492
RM517 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (491 reviews)
"Hotel is just what we needed. Staff are very nice, near a lot of shops. Beach view from our hotel room is a bonus."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Grande Hotel da Barra
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Other neighbourhoods around Barra

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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.

Graça
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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
Salvador showing heritage architecture, night scenes and street scenes

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
Pelourinho showing a square or plaza, street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pelourinho

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Pelourinho
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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
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Amaralina

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Amaralina. You might want to make time for a stop at Amaralina Beach or Pituba Beach.

Amaralina

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