Title: Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide: Best of Olinda Historical Center, Recife Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Olinda Historical Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Olinda-Historical-Center-Recife-Hotels.0-n6190882-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Recife](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Recife.d6053175.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Recife](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Recife.d6053175.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Olinda Historical Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Olinda-Historical-Center.d6190882.Car-Hire-Guide)[Olinda Historical Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Olinda-Historical-Center.d6190882.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide ## Recife ![Olinda Historical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190882/611059af-ccda-4752-b012-43734fc23986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Olinda Historical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190882/a0035f18-de1c-4d52-a47e-7d2112246dfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Olinda Historical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190882/3a81db94-e886-4b64-8697-a5ddfadaa5cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Olinda Historical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190882/2815b5c7-339c-465a-8988-87cdc87d1703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Olinda Historical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190882/10ea1ac8-1fb6-42f6-aba4-5830b5b741bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Olinda Historical Center Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Recife travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife.dx6053175) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Muro Alto Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191110/525948a8-5b1a-4fd3-a78b-0ef5a7a210dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muro Alto Beach Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muro-Alto-Beach-Porto-de-Galinhas.d6191110.Attraction) ![Maracaipe Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098019/a2e0e61a-d309-4b82-a967-7a71fbe5506e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maracaipe Beach Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maracaipe-Beach-Recife.d6098019.Attraction) ![Boa Viagem Beach, Recife, Northeast Brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6098567/323de42a-fa33-4145-a050-f56cce4adc42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boa Viagem Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Boa-Viagem-Beach-Boa-Viagem.d6098567.Attraction) ![Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. The natural pools, known as 'piscinas naturais,' are what make this town famous and attract visitors to swim alongside colorful fish and explore the vibrant coral reefs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340458/9fdfd25e-01af-4481-89cc-bc2210548023.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-De-Galinhas-Natural-Pools-Recife.d6340458.Attraction) ![beach itapuama, pernambuco](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191056/b6809214-d3e7-405b-9cef-8aaf60f72224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gaibu Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gaibu Beach during your travels in Recife? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaibu-Beach-Recife.d6191056.Attraction) ![Merepe Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046162/c92d52f8-0a04-4eec-a4e9-2b57965ae70e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merepe Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merepe-Beach-Porto-de-Galinhas.d6191154.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Porto de Galinhas sign](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/588951/1ed00a4f-a8a5-4a3a-aa25-69d6378796e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-porto-de-galinhas.a588951.activity-details) ![Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2686402/8151c917-0613-40c0-8471-62d9e8d5e18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Recife & Olinda City Tour £78 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/recife-olinda-city-tour.a2686402.activity-details) ![City Tour Olinda](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2072378/ee53b680-e8d7-4251-827f-64863283709a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-tour-of-olinda-including-instituto-ricardo-brennand.a2072378.activity-details) [See all activities in Recife](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Recife.d6053175.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Olinda Historical Center ![Hotel Pousada São Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10360000/10356400/10356311/cdda11ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Pousada São Francisco Rua do Sol 127 Olinda PE £34 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of Sao Francisco and Convent of San Francisco are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=10356311&PinnedHotelID=10356311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190882) ![Vila Mar Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120640400/120640343/8138490e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vila Mar Hotel R. Manuel Borba, 228 Olinda PE £60 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Milagres Beach and Sao Bento Monastery are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) The place was clean Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=120640343&PinnedHotelID=120640343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190882) ![Pousada dos Quatro Cantos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6520000/6516700/6516610/6b4f65d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pousada dos Quatro Cantos Rua Prudente de Morais, 441 Olinda PE £59 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Mauricio de Nassau House and Do Carmo Square are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews) Better than in the pictures! Beautiful old house right in the middle of the historical colonial sector of Olinda. The free breakfast was varied, abundant, and delicious, and the personnel extremely helpful. They connected us with an excellent tour guide, Heider, who led us around Olinda and Recife. Reviewed on 10 Jul 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=6516610&PinnedHotelID=6516610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190882) ![Pousada Convento da Conceição](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37710000/37700500/37700446/80607b06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pousada Convento da Conceição R. Bpo. Coutinho Olinda PE £58 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Popular attractions Do Carmo Square and Alto da Se Park are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews) Everything in the convent was very clean. The courtyards and cloisters were very pleasant, and the staff were very attentive and friendly.” Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=37700446&PinnedHotelID=37700446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190882) ![Hotel 7 Colinas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11901500/11901412/e6342bfa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel 7 Colinas Ladeira de São Francisco, 307 Olinda PE £92 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of Sao Francisco and Convent of ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (293 reviews) Pillow covers and blanket smelled dusty. Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=11901412&PinnedHotelID=11901412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6190882) ![Baobá Pousada e SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103620000/103610100/103610073/b5f6979e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Baobá Pousada e SPA R. do Sol, 147 Olinda PE £44 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly inn in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Convent of Sao Francisco and Convent ... 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You might want to make time for a stop at Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Santo-Amaro.dx6287185) ![Historical Center of Recife City - Pernambuco, Brazil; Shutterstock ID 452349505](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264475/430b4edf-c681-4664-a635-7a4641708a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Recife Antigo You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Brum Fort or Recife Port. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Recife-Antigo.dx6264475) ![street view of olinda near recife pernambuco state brazil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191214/343b5dc9-943c-4a34-9e9c-98b5e2d9728e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Graças Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Gracas.dx553248635318319903) ![Church of Our Lady of Carmo do Rio Branco is one of oldest buildings of Boa Vista in presence of Carmelite White River dates from 1725.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287184/f7098b13-da0d-4eac-8eec-035da57ed202.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Boa Vista Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Boa-Vista.dx6287184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Derby You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Derby. You might want to make time for a stop at Pernambuco Medicine Memorial or Cinema da Fundacao Joaquim Nabuco. 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