Olinda

Travel Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, dense residential area, and a distant urban skyline.
A coastal town with a prominent church, palm trees, and the ocean in the background.
A coastal cityscape at sunset with a prominent beach, dense residential area, and a distant city skyline.
A beach with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and buildings along the coast.
A rooftop terrace with a red floor, a wooden bench, and a view of a coastal cityscape and ocean.

Where to stay in Olinda

Find the best Olinda areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a sign reading "FACULDADE DE OLINDA".
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Open Photo by Sérgio Veludo

Olinda Historical Center

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Olinda Historical Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Alto da Se Park or Mauricio de Nassau House.

Bairro Novo

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

A colorful street with a blue building, a green building, and a white building. There is a sign that says "Sao Brasil" and another that says "Selvagem."
Photo by Tahino2000
Open Photo by Tahino2000

Carmo

If you're spending some time in Carmo, Alto da Se Park and Mauricio de Nassau House are top sights worth seeing.

Fragoso

Though Fragoso might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa Caiada Beach and Do Carmo Square.

Bonsucesso

If you're spending some time in Bonsucesso, Do Carmo Square and Sacred Art Museum of Pernambuco are top sights worth seeing.

Hotel Costeiro

Hotel Costeiro

3 out of 5
Avenida Ministro Marcos Freire, 681 Olinda PE
The price is P3,224 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
P3,224
P3,386 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of San Francisco and Alto da Se Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (526 reviews)
"I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that cleanliness was not a priority. The floor in my room was visibly dirty, and the entire bedroom had a terrible, unpleasant smell that made it uncomfortable to stay. The staff was not welcoming or helpful ..."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Hotel Costeiro
Hotel 5 Sóis

Hotel 5 Sóis

3 out of 5
Av. Ministro Marcos Freire, 633 Olinda PE
The price is P2,739 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P2,739
P2,876 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of San Francisco and Alto da Se Park are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (108 reviews)
"Café da manhã com alguns alimentos frios. Pouca opção de suco de frutas. Chuveiro saindo pouca água e com isso a água saia muito quente."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Hotel 5 Sóis
Hotel 7 Colinas

Hotel 7 Colinas

3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307 Olinda PE
The price is P6,551 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P6,551
P7,534 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Convent of San ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (299 reviews)
"Pillow covers and blanket smelled dusty."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hotel 7 Colinas
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Carambola Coliving

Carambola Coliving

2 out of 5
Av. Carlos de Lima Cavalcante, 1840 Olinda PE
Stay at this aparthotel in Olinda. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Casa Caiada Beach and Convent of San Francisco are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Ótimas e novas instalações. Otima arquitetura.. espacos. Excelente. Muito boa relação custo x benefício. Volto fácil."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Carambola Coliving
Haus Smart Living Recife

Haus Smart Living Recife

3 out of 5
Rua Monte Castelo 277 Recife PE
Stay at this apartment in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Boa Viagem Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Liked: very clean, having a kitchen, good safe location, access to bus and public bike nearby. Nice rooftop terrace and very good prices. Self check in with code via WhatsApp. Drip coffee maker. Disliked: no hair dryer, no frying pan. Pots and pans supplied are very cheap quality. Only 2 pillows ..."

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Haus Smart Living Recife
HY Beach Flats

HY Beach Flats

3.5 out of 5
344 Avenida Boa Viagem Recife PE
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Shopping ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (811 reviews)
"Boa localização, próximo a restaurantes"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

HY Beach Flats
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Olinda attractions

Classic Hall

9.6/10 (4 reviews)
Enjoy a performance at Classic Hall, a theater with a story to tell in Olinda. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Things to do

Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

P1,885
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran

Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)

P1,923
per adult
Praia dos Carneiros Tour with Catamaran (Bora Bora)
Casa da Cultura

Shopping Tour in Recife

P3,118
per adult
Shopping Tour in Recife
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