Barra

Salvador

Farol da Barra Beach which includes a coastal town, a sunset and general coastal views
Farol da Barra Beach showing a sandy beach, a coastal town and general coastal views
Porto da Barra Beach showing general coastal views, a coastal town and swimming
Porto da Barra Beach which includes a coastal town, a beach and general coastal views
Farol da Barra Beach which includes outdoor art as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach showing a lighthouse, a sunset and general coastal views

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

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
Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia during your trip to Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

Barra Shopping Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Barra Shopping Mall during your stay in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Barra Shopping Mall

Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

Though Portuguese Hospital of Bahia might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Salvador while you are here.

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

Things to do

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

P1,020
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historic Center of Salvador

Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking

P8,505
per adult
Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

P4,081
per adult
Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia
learn to make Brazil's most popular dessert

9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador

P5,103
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
Bonfim's Church

City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital

P19,998
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital
Salvador Showcase: A Complete City Adventure

Salvador Showcase: A Complete City Adventure

P15,066
per adult
Salvador Showcase: A Complete City Adventure
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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 P2,099 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P2,099
P2,204 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,583 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 Jul 2, 2025

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 P4,012 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,012
P4,213 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place. Great views of the ocean. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is P8,731 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P8,731
P9,168 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy a beach locale, 24-hour room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (687 reviews)
"Great location, great staff, great pool."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Grande Hotel da Barra

Grande Hotel da Barra

3.5 out of 5
Rua Forte Sao Diogo, n2, Porto da Barra, Salvador, BA
The price is P4,800 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P4,800
P5,040 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (471 reviews)
"My mom, sister, and I had an amazing eight-day stay at Hotel Grande de Barra. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed and cared for. Every single staff member was helpful, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made our experience even more special especially since we don’t speak the native ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Grande Hotel da Barra
The Hotel

The Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
The price is P2,510 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P2,510
P2,636 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)
"Everything is good the staff are excellent but all the morning there is noisy sound coming from the next building that only problem can effect and prevent to sleep well the hotel super close to all the market bar and beach the breakfast morning very good and delicious 👌"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

The Hotel
Hit Hotel

Hit Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Sete de Setembro, 3691, Salvador, BA
The price is P3,935 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P3,935
P4,132 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol ...
8/10 Very Good! (481 reviews)
"Great place near the beach. For breakfast is the bonus"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Hit Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Barra

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Graça

If you're spending some time in Graça, Circuito de Cinema - Sala de Arte and Carlos Costa Pinto Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Graça
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Ondina

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

Ondina
Salvador featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and street scenes

Salvador Centro

While visiting Salvador Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator.

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

Pelourinho

Unique features of Pelourinho include the historic 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
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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.

Rio Vermelho
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Amaralina

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

Amaralina

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