Barra
Salvador
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hill of Christ
Explore the great outdoors at Hill of Christ, a lovely green space in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Things to do
Praia Do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Day Trip
From Salvador: Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba
Praia Do Forte and Guarajuba Beach Tour
Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming
Top hotels in Barra
Vila Gale Salvador
Beautiful place, clean friendly!!! Outstanding
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
Rede Andrade Barra
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
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Clean, modern and well managed hotel. Excellent value for money with half board.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Grande Hotel da Barra
Hotel is just what we needed. Staff are very nice, near a lot of shops. Beach view from our hotel room is a bonus.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
The Hotel
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
Hit Hotel
Great place near the beach. For breakfast is the bonus
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barra
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.
Ondina
Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.
Salvador Centro
While visiting Salvador Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator.
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.
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.
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.
