Politeama Travel Guide

Salvador

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, night scenes and a sunset

Farol da Barra Beach

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Farol da Barra Beach
Praia do Forte Beach

Praia do Forte Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels in Mata de São João? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Praia do Forte Beach
Salvador showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Flamengo Beach

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.

Flamengo Beach
Porto da Barra Beach featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Porto da Barra Beach

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

Porto da Barra Beach
Guarajuba Beach

Guarajuba Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Camaçari.

Guarajuba Beach
Lacerda Elevator

Lacerda Elevator

You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Lacerda Elevator

Things to do

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

£40
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

£14
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

£19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho
Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador"

Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

£151
per adult
Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador
Salvador de Bahia African Culture Tour

Salvador de Bahia African Culture Tour

£62
per adult
Salvador de Bahia African Culture Tour
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

£55
per adult
Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia
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Top hotels in Politeama

Rede Andrade Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is £24 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£24
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,591 reviews)
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"Great hotel. Right at beach front and restaurants and shops and very safe. The room was clean and house keeping was very accessible and helpful. However you should really, really, really invest on purchasing mattress sheets with the elastic bands the grab the mattress. What is up with using regular ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

3 out of 5
Av. Amaralina, 885, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is £16 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£16
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
7/10 Good! (1,143 reviews)
"Friendly staff, however the building itself felt dated and not particularly clean (we had a number of bugs in our room)."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Sotero Hotel

Sotero Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rua Dr. José Peroba 97 - Stiep, Salvador, Bahia
The price is £59 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£59
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Sotero Hotel
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador

Rede Concept Hotel Salvador

3.5 out of 5
1207 Rua Doutor Augusto Lopes, Stiep, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and Farol da Barra ...
7.6/10 Good! (827 reviews)
"A equipe do hotel é comprometida com o bem estar dos hóspedes e fazem o possível para a comodidade e bem estar. O café da manhã é excelente para o estilo buffet brasileiro. Por outro lado, as instalações do hotel precisam de urgente atenção. São paredes sujas, com mofo, roupa de cama e toalhas velhas ..."

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2021

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Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Rede Andrade Express

Rede Andrade Express

3.5 out of 5
Rua Conde da Castanheira, 269, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is £16 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£16
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"An average place to stay for a night or two"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Rede Andrade Express
Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Av. Luís Viana Filho, 13145, Salvador, BA
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The price is £34 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£34
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Flamengo Beach and Salvador ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (508 reviews)
"It was a nice hotel in an area that is accessible to the beaches and not to far from the heart of Salvador."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around Politeama

Fonte Nova Stadium featuring a lake or waterhole, a statue or sculpture and a garden

Nazaré

You'll enjoy the beaches and churches in Nazaré. You might want to make time for a stop at Arena Fonte Nova or Dique do Tororo.

Nazaré
Salvador featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
Pelourinho which includes a square or plaza, street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pelourinho

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador or Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado while you're exploring the area.

Pelourinho
Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Barra

5/5(2 area reviews)

Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.

Barra
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Ondina

5/5(1 area review)

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.

Ondina
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Rio Vermelho

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Rio Vermelho

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