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

P1,048
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

P4,192
per adult
Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia
View from Lacerda Elevator to the All Saints Bay

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

P12,539
per adult
Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
SÃO FRANCISCO

Salvador da Bahia City Tour

P4,035
per adult
Salvador da Bahia City Tour
learn to make Brazil's most popular dessert

9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador

P5,414
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
Historic Center of Salvador

Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking

P10,259
per adult
Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
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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 P2,868 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
P2,868
P3,012 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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 (1,649 reviews)
"Overall is good, but the hotel needs some updates. They should put more elevators since is a big hotel, There is no parking available You can park at the street which during the day could be a pain in the ass. But overall breakfast was good"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Vila Gale Salvador

Vila Gale Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,915 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
P4,915
P5,161 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Beautiful place, clean friendly!!! Outstanding"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
The Hotel

The Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
The price is P2,547 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
P2,547
P2,674 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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! (652 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
Pousada Marcos

Pousada Marcos

2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
The price is P2,340 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P2,340
P2,457 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
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! (175 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
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is P8,894 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P8,894
P9,338 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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! (704 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 P6,292 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
P6,292
P6,607 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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! (486 reviews)
"Directly across the street from the most iconic, touristic, and safest beach. Staff are incredibly helpful. Price is right."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

Grande Hotel da Barra
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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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