Salvador Centro
Salvador





Visit Salvador Centro
Popular places to visit

Mercado Modelo
Browse hundreds of handicraft and souvenir stalls and then have lunch with impressive views over the Port of Salvador at this century-old marketplace.

São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

Cathedral of Salvador
Admire the mannerist façade and sacred art that decorates this Jesuit-built church, which dominates the lively Terreiro de Jesus square.

Our lady of the Rosary of Black People
In a city blessed with stunning churches this pretty slave-built church, in the heart of Salvador’s UNESCO-protected Historic Center, is one its most interesting.

Terreiro de Jesus
Capoeira dancers amaze passersby and artisans hawk souvenirs at this handsome central square where colonial mansions sit next to centuries-old churches.

Nossa Senhora de Conceicao da Praia Church
This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.
Things to do

Praia Do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Day Trip

Praia Do Forte and Guarajuba Beach Tour

Schooner Island Tour - Dos Frades & Itaparica
Top hotels in Salvador Centro

Hotel da Bahia by Wish
It was a very pleasant experience from start to finish. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Fasano Salvador
The staff were amazingly helpful and friendly, the amenities were well designed and well maintained, and the food was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again and we highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Fera Palace Hotel
The room was clean, the staff very friendly and helpful. Specially Luciana,Victor and Luiz. The restaurant personnel also friendly.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Bahiacafe Hotel
Good location, and hotel with character
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

SSA33 Hotel
If you are considering booking this hotel, I need you to remember that it’s okay to stay at home. I stayed here two nights and it was awful. The rooms lacked windows and had terrible air circulation. There was a fan that was very dusty and loud and so you could not leave it on. The sheets and towels ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Pousada Axé
A dona é extremamente gentil!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Salvador Centro

Nazaré
You'll enjoy the beaches and churches in Nazaré. You might want to make time for a stop at Arena Fonte Nova or Dique do Tororo.

Pelourinho
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.

Brotas
Travellers like the parks in Brotas, and Dique do Tororo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Graça
If you're spending some time in Graça, Museu de Arte da Bahia and Circuito de Cinema - Sala de Arte are top sights worth seeing.

Barra
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.

Ondina
Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.



