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

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

RM76
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historic Center of Salvador

Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking

RM638
per adult
Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

RM304
per adult
Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia
learn to make Brazil's most popular dessert

9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador

RM383
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
Bonfim's Church

City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital

RM1,492
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital
Historical Bahia

Historical Bahia

RM221
per adult
Historical Bahia
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Top hotels in Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is RM157 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
RM157
RM165 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 (1,573 reviews)
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"Great hotel. Right at beach front and restaurants and shops and very safe. The room was clean and house keeping was very accessible and helpful. However you should really, really, really invest on purchasing mattress sheets with the elastic bands the grab the mattress. What is up with using regular ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Vila Gale Salvador

Vila Gale Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina, Salvador, BA
The price is RM297 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM297
RM312 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice place. Great views of the ocean. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is RM675 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
RM675
RM709 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (689 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 RM336 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM336
RM353 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (471 reviews)
"My mom, sister, and I had an amazing eight-day stay at Hotel Grande de Barra. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed and cared for. Every single staff member was helpful, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made our experience even more special especially since we don’t speak the native ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Grande Hotel da Barra
Hit Hotel

Hit Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Sete de Setembro, 3691, Salvador, BA
The price is RM209 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
RM209
RM220 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol ...
8/10 Very Good! (481 reviews)
"Great place near the beach. For breakfast is the bonus"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Hit Hotel
Porto Salvador Hotel

Porto Salvador Hotel

2 out of 5
Rua Barão de Itapoan, 60, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM218 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM218
RM251 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (236 reviews)
"Good place and neighborhood that is affordable. Good breakfast and staff is super nice!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Porto Salvador Hotel
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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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