3 Best Hotels in Salvador, Salvador and the Bahia Coast

Name: Casa da Vitoria
Address: Aloísio De Carvalho 95, Salvador, Bahia, 40081–300, Brazil
Telephone: 071-3013–2016
Price range: $$
Location: Vitória

The Centro Histórico and the nearby neighborhood of Santo Antonio offer a good selection of places to stay, many of which combine a unique atmosphere with immediate access to the colonial charms of the Pelourinho. Heading south into the Vitória neighborhood along Avenida 7 de Setembro are a number of inexpensive establishments convenient to beaches and sights. In the fashionable Barra neighborhood, many hotels are within walking distance of the beach, while Rio Vermelho is the favored choice of most Brazilians and where the city’s best bars, restaurants, and nightclubs can be found, although it is a 20-minute taxi ride from downtown. High seasons are from December to March and the month of July. For Carnival, reservations must be made months in advance, and prices are substantially higher.

Casa da Vitoria

$$ | Aloísio De Carvalho 95, Salvador, 40081–300, Brazil

This excellent value option on a tranquil side street of residential Campo Grande offers an intimate B&B experience, with owner Augusta going out of her way to ensure guests feel right at home. Eight immaculate rooms combine sleek wooden floorboards with high ceilings and comfy beds, while the master suite comes with private balconies and can fit an extra bed. The open-plan public areas include a library, fresh flowers, and a long communal table, where a daily changing breakfast is served, with specialities such as banana tapioca pancakes and passion-fruit mousse.

Catussaba Resort Hotel

$$ | Alameda da Praia, Salvador, 41600–460, Brazil

A longtime favorite among business travelers and families due to its close proximity to the airport and extensive facilities—including direct access onto the beautiful Itapuã Beach—this resort hotel could do with an overhaul. Lackluster decor aside, the hotel's tropical gardens remain well kept, the rooms are spacious and come with their own private terraces, and there is a large pool area for children. Make sure you opt for Catussaba Resort rather than its sister hotel, Catussaba Business, which is set a few blocks back from the beach.

Sheraton da Bahia

$$ | Av. Sete de Setembro 1537, Salvador, 40080–001, Brazil

One of the most sophisticated choices for business travelers and families alike, this modern hotel in well-heeled Campo Grande offers sleek, spacious rooms, a large swimming pool, and internationally recognized bilingual service. It's a short taxi ride from the principal sights and Salvador's business hub. The hotel's design recaptures the glamour of the 1950s, with leather armchairs in the style of Sergio Rodrigues and a grand piano in the cocktail bar. The extensive list of amenities includes a spa, travel agency for organizing transfers and trips through Bahia, money-exchange service, numerous events rooms, and an international buffet for lunch and dinner.

Salvador and the Bahia Coast

Salvador and the Bahia Coast

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