What's Salvador like?

People go to Salvador to soak up the sun at Porto da Barra Beach and to catch a glimpse of famous monuments like São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador. Enjoy the city's entertainment choices. Take in some culture at top places like Museum of Modern Art of Bahia and Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra. Popular sights like Fonte Nova Stadium and Hill of Christ are sure to leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Salvador?

We have 487 Salvador accommodation options with prices starting at GBP 7. Choose one of our 243 deals and get discounts of up to 75%.

Below are the number of accommodation options by star rating in Salvador and the surrounding area:

• 9 5-star accommodation from GBP 50 per night
• 60 4-star accommodation from GBP 31 per night
• 188 3-star accommodation from GBP 17 per night
• 22 2-star accommodation from GBP 7 per night

Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Salvador:

Aram Yami Hotel

Upscale hotel within easy reach of São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador

• Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 2 outdoor pools • Bar • Terrace

Hotel Deville Prime Salvador

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Itapua Beach

• Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Health club • Bar

Casa Inglesa Boutique Guest House

Mediterranean guesthouse within walking distance of Farol da Barra Beach

• Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Cafe • Terrace

Hotel Fasano Salvador

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, near São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador

• Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa • Fitness centre • Rooftop terrace

Bahia Prime Hostel

Bayfront hostel within walking distance of Porto da Barra Beach

• Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 20 beach bars • Beach sunloungers • 24-hour front desk

How to get to Salvador

What is the closest airport to Salvador?

• Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.), 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from central Salvador

Things to see and do in Salvador

What is there to see in Salvador?

• São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
• Fonte Nova Stadium
• Porto da Barra Beach
• Hill of Christ
• Farol da Barra Beach

What is there to do in Salvador?

• Museum of Modern Art of Bahia
• Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra
• Mercado Modelo
• Iguatemi Shopping Mall
• Salvador Shopping Mall

Other popular Salvador attractions

• Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
• Itapua Beach
• Flamengo Beach
• Lacerda Elevator
• All Saints Bay

When is the best time to visit Salvador?

• Hottest months: January, February, March, April (average 30°C)
• Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 21°C)
• Rainiest months: May, April, July and June (average 475.50 inches of rainfall)

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