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

P925
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

P3,938
per adult
Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia
learn to make Brazil's most popular dessert

9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador

P5,162
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
View from Lacerda Elevator to the All Saints Bay

Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City

P10,721
per adult
Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
SÃO FRANCISCO

Salvador da Bahia City Tour

P3,842
per adult
Salvador da Bahia City Tour
Pelourinho Square with Jorge Amado museum

Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic Salvador!

P10,721
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic Salvador!
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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 P1,309 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P1,309
P1,374 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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 (1,440 reviews)
Very basic, lacking items like cups
"The hotel is dated, in poor repair. Only one of the two elevators was working. The room had nothing in it, no cups, soap, etc. completely bare except bedding and towels. The safe was missing its door. View was of construction."

Reviewed on Jan 5, 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 P4,989 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P4,989
P5,239 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Food was great"

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is P7,231 per night from 12 May to 13 May
P7,231
P7,593 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
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. ...
Muy bueno
"Increible experiencia, nos encanto ir a la playa con las sombrillas del hotel y la maravillosa atencion de Yair. Extraordinaria colaboracion del personal de recepcion incluso a la hora de conseguir taxi"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Hit Hotel
Hit Hotel
3 out of 5
Av. Sete de Setembro, 3691, Salvador, BA
The price is P2,899 per night from 26 May to 27 May
P2,899
P3,044 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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! (462 reviews)
"Great place near the beach. For breakfast is the bonus"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Hit Hotel
Pousada Marcos
Pousada Marcos
2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
The price is P2,138 per night from 1 May to 2 May
P2,138
P2,245 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Book a stay at this beach pousada in Salvador. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.4/10 Good! (146 reviews)
"If you have lived in Brazil this place will be great. If you haven't you might want to stay away. This place has the best location right on the beach. Just beware that the street lights don't turn off at night and people are up late and then others are up really early and aren't quiet. The AC worked ..."

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025

Pousada Marcos
Porto Privilege Housi by Carpediem
Porto Privilege Housi by Carpediem
3 out of 5
Alameda Antunes, 56, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
"Missed the personal touch."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Barra

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

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 showing night scenes, street scenes and heritage architecture

Salvador Centro

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

Salvador Centro
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Brotas

Travelers like the parks in Brotas, and Dique do Tororo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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

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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