Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide
Recife
Visit Olinda Historical Center
Popular places to visit
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.
Boa Viagem Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?
Maracaipe Beach
Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.
Gaibu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gaibu Beach during your travels in Recife?
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.
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.
Things to do
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Top hotels in Olinda Historical Center
Hotel Pousada São Francisco
Vila Mar Hotel
The place was clean
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel 7 Colinas
Pillow covers and blanket smelled dusty.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Pousada do Amparo
The room was always clean and tidy and the cleaning ladies were consistently kind. The rustic decoration provides a cozy atmosphere. The setup is friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back when we have a chance to travel through the Northeast of Brazil.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Baobá Pousada e SPA
Excelente, pessoas maravilhosas no atendimento, incluíndo os proprietários e ainda um diferencial um serviço extra, mas muito bem executado. Sessão de massoterapia.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Olinda Historical Center
Santo Amaro
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna.
Recife Antigo
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro Cultural Cais do Sertão or Praça Rio Branco.
Graças
Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.
Boa Vista
Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.
São José
Get to know São José and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Sao Jose Market and Recife City Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Recife Station or Joana Bezerra Station to get around the city.
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.