Olinda

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Olinda
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Where to stay in Olinda

#Olinda #Unesco Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.

Olinda Historical Center

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Olinda Historical Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Do Carmo Square or Mauricio de Nassau House.

Olinda Historical Center
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Bairro Novo

While Bairro Novo isn't home to many top sights, Alto da Se Park and Do Carmo Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bairro Novo
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Amaro Branco

Amaro Branco might not have many top sights, but Do Carmo Square and Mauricio de Nassau House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Amaro Branco
Hotel Costeiro
Hotel Costeiro
3 out of 5
Avenida Ministro Marcos Freire, 681, Bairro Novo, Olinda, PE
The price is P2,154 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P2,154
P2,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bairro Novo Beach and Convent of San Francisco ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
"It’s been around since the sixties, but they’ve done a great job of keeping it up. Excellent breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024

Hotel Costeiro
Pousada do Amparo
Pousada do Amparo
3 out of 5
Rua do Amparo, 199, Olinda, Pernambuco
The price is P2,770 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P2,770
P3,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Olinda. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Olinda Regional Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
"Consider that this is a very old house as all of the houses around Olinda city center. The room I got was quite poor. Lack of ventilation, bugs everywhere, while my friends got another rooms in the same property those were way better in general terms. Just make sure you dont get the room that is ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2024

Pousada do Amparo
Hotel 7 Colinas
Hotel 7 Colinas
3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307, Carmo, Olinda, PE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,018 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
P5,018
P5,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of San Francisco and Alto ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
"We loved this hotel. It was an oasis of calm after visiting Recife. The grounds were lovely and the food was great. The staff were welcoming and helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

Hotel 7 Colinas
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A Joia de Olinda
A Joia de Olinda
3.5 out of 5
R. Roberto da Silva Pereira, 142, Olinda, PE
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Olinda. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and Netflix. Popular attractions Nossa Senhora do Amparo Church and Olinda Regional Museum ...
A Joia de Olinda
Casa em Olinda Casa Caiada
Casa em Olinda Casa Caiada
3 out of 5
Av. Dr. José Augusto Moreira, 606, Olinda, PE
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Olinda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a pillow menu. Popular attractions Casa Caiada Beach and Praia de Rio Doce are ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Gostei do espaço dos cômodos. A única ressalva é quanto ao barulho vindo da avenida em frente pois trata-se de um corredor de ônibus."

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2019

Casa em Olinda Casa Caiada
Condomínio TOLIVE One Housi by Carpediem
Condomínio TOLIVE One Housi by Carpediem
3 out of 5
R. Gen. Joaquim Inácio 170, Recife, PE
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (82 reviews)
"A unidade corresponde exatamente ao anúncio, tudo muito organizado e confortável."

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025

Condomínio TOLIVE One Housi by Carpediem
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Popular places to visit

Muro Alto Beach which includes swimming, general coastal views and a beach

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.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach featuring surfing and a beach

Maracaipe Beach

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Praça Rio Branco

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.

Praça Rio Branco
Merepe Beach

Merepe Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Merepe Beach
Calhetas Beach

Calhetas Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Calhetas Beach during your travels in Recife?

Calhetas Beach

Things to do

Natural pools in front of the Bora Bora Reception

Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)

P1,621
per adult
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

P1,633
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Recife & Olinda Highlights

Recife & Olinda Highlights

P18,085
per traveler
Recife & Olinda Highlights
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

P1,458
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
City Tour Recife with Catamaran included

City Tour Recife with Catamaran included

P8,751
per traveler
City Tour Recife with Catamaran included
City Tour Olinda

City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

P5,834
per adult
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
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