Olinda Historical Center
Recife





Visit Olinda Historical Center
Popular places to visit
Convent of San Francisco
You can find out about the history of Olinda with a stop at Convent of San Francisco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Casa de Alceu Valenca Historic Place
You can learn about the history of Olinda with a trip to Casa de Alceu Valenca Historic Place. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Mauricio de Nassau House
Learn about the local history of Olinda when you take a trip to Mauricio de Nassau House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Do Carmo Square
You can find out about the history of Olinda with a trip to Do Carmo Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Alto da Se Park
Explore the great outdoors at Alto da Se Park, a lovely green space in Olinda. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Sao Bento Monastery
Sao Bento Monastery is just one of the places to see in Olinda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do

Recife And Brennand Institute From Porto de Galinhas
Top hotels in Olinda Historical Center

Hotel Pousada São Francisco

Pousada Convento da Conceição
Everything in the convent was very clean. The courtyards and cloisters were very pleasant, and the staff were very attentive and friendly.”
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hotel 7 Colinas
Pillow covers and blanket smelled dusty.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Vila Mar Hotel
The place was clean
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Pousada do Amparo
The room was always clean and tidy and the cleaning ladies were consistently kind. The rustic decoration provides a cozy atmosphere. The setup is friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back when we have a chance to travel through the Northeast of Brazil.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Olinda Historical Center

Santo Amaro
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Tacaruna or Rua da Aurora.

Recife Antigo
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Recife Port or Centro Cultural Cais do Sertão.

Graças
Beaches and museums are just a few things travelers like about Graças. A stop by Museum of Pernambuco State is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Boa Vista
Travelers like the theaters in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Derby
You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Derby. You might want to make time for a stop at Pernambuco Medicine Memorial or Cinema da Fundacao Joaquim Nabuco.

Ilha do Leite
Ilha do Leite is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.





