Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide

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A red and white colonial-style building with arched windows and a balcony.
A colonial-style building with white walls and blue shutters, featuring ornate balconies and arched windows.
A historic building with ornate architecture, including a decorative entrance and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a sign reading "FACULDADE DE OLINDA".
A colorful street with a blue building, a green building, and a white building. There is a sign that says "Sao Brasil" and another that says "Selvagem."

Stay near popular Olinda Historical Center attractions

Alto da Se Park

9.0/10 (53 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Alto da Se Park, a lovely green space in Olinda. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Things to do

Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

£23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

£25
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

£81
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
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Top hotels in Olinda Historical Center

Hotel 7 Colinas

Hotel 7 Colinas

3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307 Olinda PE
The price is £92 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£92
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Convent of San Francisco ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (299 reviews)
"Pillow covers and blanket smelled dusty."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hotel 7 Colinas
Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

2.5 out of 5
Rua Prudente de Morais, 441 Olinda PE
The price is £59 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£59
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Mauricio de Nassau House are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"The room I had, though lovely, would have been better converted to a single room with sitting furniture and a desk rather than a double room."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
Pousada do Amparo

Pousada do Amparo

3 out of 5
Rua do Amparo, 199 Olinda Pernambuco
The price is £57 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£57
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Do Carmo ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (201 reviews)
"Great location. Cool vibe. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Pousada do Amparo
Hotel Pousada São Francisco

Hotel Pousada São Francisco

3 out of 5
Rua do Sol 127 Olinda PE
The price is £36 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£36
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Convent of San Francisco are located ...
Hotel Pousada São Francisco
Baobá Pousada e SPA

Baobá Pousada e SPA

3 out of 5
R. do Sol, 147 Olinda PE
The price is £61 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£61
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Convent ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
"O café da manhã é bem simples, poderia ter mais coisas. É boa para ficar no carnaval, pois a localização é excelente, mas a pousada em si,muito neutra."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Baobá Pousada e SPA
Vila Mar Hotel

Vila Mar Hotel

3 out of 5
R. Manuel Borba, 228 Olinda PE
The price is £58 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£58
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Milagres Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"The place was clean"

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Vila Mar Hotel
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Where to stay in Olinda Historical Center

Find the best Olinda Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, palm trees, and colorful umbrellas.

Porto de Galinhas

Travellers like the seafood restaurants in Porto de Galinhas, and Porto de Galinhas Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A coastal cityscape with a wide beach, ocean, and dense urban buildings.

Boa Viagem

Visitors often come to Boa Viagem for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Praça Boa Viagem and Shopping Recife. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Airport Station.

A crowded beach with people swimming and boats with colorful sails.

Ipojuca Centro

If you're spending some time in Ipojuca Centro, Porto de Galinhas Beach and Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools are top sights worth seeing.

A yellow church with a clock tower and arched windows.

Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a large ship in the distance.

Pina

Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.

Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide

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