Title: Recife Antigo Travel Guide: Best of Recife Antigo, Recife Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Recife Antigo](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Antigo-Recife-Hotels.0-n6264475-0.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)[Recife Antigo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Recife-Antigo.d6264475.Car-Hire-Guide)[Recife Antigo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Antigo.d6264475.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Recife Antigo Travel Guide ## Recife ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#recife #brazil 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2970/38d3f0d8-dfa4-478d-803d-e34052e3ce3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Recife Antigo is at the heart of the most charming part of town: the island of Recife Antigo, which means Old Recife and, as you can tell from its name, is full of history. Although quite small, it holds many attractions for tourists and locals alike, and walking around its cobbled streets and looking up to its beautiful buildings is already worth your while.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2970/b56cf3d3-c47a-4b3a-b96c-61a275c75892.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Recife Antigo Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Recife travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife.dx6053175) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Recife Antigo is at the heart of the most charming part of town: the island of Recife Antigo, which means Old Recife and, as you can tell from its name, is full of history. Although quite small, it holds many attractions for tourists and locals alike, and walking around its cobbled streets and looking up to its beautiful buildings is already worth your while.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2970/b56cf3d3-c47a-4b3a-b96c-61a275c75892.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Praça Rio Branco Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praca-Rio-Branco-Recife-Antigo.d6098570.Attraction) ![Ipojuca which includes tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy 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 which includes a beach and surfing](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) ![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) ![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) ### 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 **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-porto-de-galinhas.a588951.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 £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-tour-of-olinda-including-instituto-ricardo-brennand.a2072378.activity-details) ![Private guided tour of the best of Recife and Olinda 6 to 8 Hs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50680536/8ed0e167-eea2-4062-bb20-19c27a379099.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Guide to the best DE Recife and Olinda - 4 to 5 hours £263 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-guide-to-the-best-de-recife-and-olinda-4-to-5-hours.a50680536.activity-details) [See all activities in Recife](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Recife.d6053175.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Recife Antigo ![BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8640000/8634500/8634490/34770dca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI Rua Maria Carolina, 661 Recife PE £37 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews) Had a great experience, with a good location near the beach, restaurants and staff who were attentive and professional. The room was comfortable, well maintained, and cool, breakfast was fresh and varied, and I would happily stay here again. Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=8634490&PinnedHotelID=8634490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264475) ![Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5100/5018/99e0ca3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919 Recife Pernambuco £48 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,410 reviews) Amazing . Good was fantastic Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=5018&PinnedHotelID=5018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264475) ![Rede Andrade Boa Viagem](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110936600/110936543/f214983d_edited_32df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rede Andrade Boa Viagem Avenida Beira Mar Recife PE £35 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Piedade Beach are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (531 reviews) Good property and very good staff Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=110936543&PinnedHotelID=110936543&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264475) ![Rede Andrade Vela Branca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4040000/4039932/9075e9ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rede Andrade Vela Branca Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395 Recife PE £29 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.4/10 Good! (2,162 reviews) Viviana foi extremamente humana e nos deixou entrar antes do horário do check in pois explicamos à ela que eu precisava de dormir por algumas horas pois estava saindo do hospital. O quarto estava bem limpo, mas o banheiro apesar de limpo, precisa de uma melhoria para ficar mais novinho, mas tudo ... Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4039932&PinnedHotelID=4039932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264475) ![Rede Andrade Onda Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3958000/3957935/d758a347_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rede Andrade Onda Mar Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos Recife PE £28 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 7.2/10 Good! (2,643 reviews) Very well located Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=3957935&PinnedHotelID=3957935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264475) ![ibis Recife Aeroporto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10620000/10613700/10613662/b5e8c9a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Recife Aeroporto Av. Marechal Mascarenhas de Moraes 5313 Recife Pernambuco £46 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) Staff Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=10613662&PinnedHotelID=10613662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6264475) [See all 517 properties in Recife Antigo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6264475) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Sao-Jose.dx553248635209676755) ![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) ### Ilha do Leite Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Ilha-Do-Leite.dx6287183) ![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) ![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) ### Madalena You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Madalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Abolition Museum or Pernambuco Military Police Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Recife-Madalena.dx553248635318334680) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Recife Antigo Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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