Barra Travel Guide

Salvador

A sunset over a rocky beach with a white railing and trees.
A beach with rocks and a cityscape in the background.
A crowded beach with umbrellas, people swimming, and buildings in the background.
A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a large number of beach umbrellas, and a historic building in the background.
A colorful mural with a blue Salvador sign, a white shopping sign, and a beach in the background.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da Salvador BA
The price is £27 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£27
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (1,798 reviews)
"Massive construction site next door, right in front of your window, that starts work at 7 AM and goes until sundown with an additional 2 hours on some days. They say they change the towels every 2 days but in 7 days not once did they change. Your food wait can be over an hour. Breakfast was mid. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Rede Andrade Barra
Vila Gale Salvador

Vila Gale Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina Salvador BA
The price is £69 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£69
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Vila Gale Salvador
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591 Salvador BA
The price is £122 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£122
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy a beach locale, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (829 reviews)
"The location of the hotel couldn't be better, about 8-10min walk toward the Light Tower and museum - a major attraction of Barra - and 5-7 min walk to the Morro do Cristo monument for fantastic coastline views. One can easily rent a beach umbrella with chairs just across the street to enjoy the ocean, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Porto Salvador Hotel

Porto Salvador Hotel

2 out of 5
Rua Barão de Itapoan, 60 Salvador BA
The price is £33 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£33
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra Beach ...
8.4/10 Very good! (297 reviews)
"Amazing cost-benefit, you're in the heart of Salvador Carnival for the Barra-Ondina circuit. There are also good options to eat, very close to Shopping Barra, supermarkets, and drugstores. The hotel's structure is not the most modern or well maintained, but it is not an issue if you don't care about ..."

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Porto Salvador Hotel
Grande Hotel da Barra

Grande Hotel da Barra

3.5 out of 5
Rua Forte Sao Diogo, n2 Salvador BA
The price is £78 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£78
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da ...
8.4/10 Very good! (578 reviews)
"We were sad to find that the hotel "já era." It seems to be relying on large groups that come and stay, and with the exception of someone at the front desk who I believed was named Renato, you could come and go through reception and not be greeted. The staff seemed slightly demoralized. The lighting ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Grande Hotel da Barra
Hit Hotel

Hit Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Sete de Setembro, 3691 Salvador BA
The price is £39 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£39
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra ...
8/10 Very good! (562 reviews)
"Restaurants and bars are a walking distance. Awesome view of the beach. Breakfast was ok. It is dangerous at night in the area after all restaurants and bars are closed. Something to be mindful. But overall everything was great."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hit Hotel
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Where to stay in Barra

Find the best Barra areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Barra
Learn more about Barra

Rio Vermelho

Unique features of Rio Vermelho include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Paciencia Beach or Rio Vermelho Beach while you're exploring the area.

Guarajuba

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Guarajuba. You might want to make time for a stop at Guarajuba Beach or Genipabu Beach.

Ondina

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Praia da Sereia.

Stella Maris

Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Stella Maris. You might consider stopping by Stella Maris Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Pelourinho

Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Largo do Pelourinho or Cathedral of Salvador while you're exploring the area.



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