Barra

Salvador

Farol da Barra Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset
Farol da Barra Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town
Porto da Barra Beach which includes swimming, a coastal town and general coastal views
Porto da Barra Beach showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach
Farol da Barra Beach showing outdoor art as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach showing a lighthouse, night scenes and general coastal views

Farol da Barra Beach

4/5(1 review)

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 showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Porto da Barra Beach

4/5(1 review)

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 browsing the exhibits at Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

Barra Shopping Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Barra Shopping Mall during your visit to Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Barra Shopping Mall

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

If Portuguese Hospital of Bahia is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Salvador.

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

Bahia Iate Club

Explore the waterfront in Salvador with a trip to Bahia Iate Club. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Bahia Iate Club

Things to do

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

S$23
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historic Center of Salvador

Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking

S$166
per adult
Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

S$92
per adult
Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia
learn to make Brazil's most popular dessert

9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador

S$115
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
Bonfim's Church

City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital

S$450
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour in Salvador to meet Brazil’s first capital
Museu Náutico da Bahia Salvador Private Tour with Tickets

Museu Náutico da Bahia Salvador Private Tour with Tickets

S$259
per adult
Museu Náutico da Bahia Salvador Private Tour with Tickets
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$56 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
S$56
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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 (1,550 reviews)
Buy mattress sheets!!
"Great hotel. Right at beach front and restaurants and shops and very safe. The room was clean and house keeping was very accessible and helpful. However you should really, really, really invest on purchasing mattress sheets with the elastic bands the grab the mattress. What is up with using regular ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Vila Gale Salvador
Vila Gale Salvador
4.5 out of 5
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina, Salvador, BA
The price is S$96 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$96
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place. Great views of the ocean. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is S$199 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
S$199
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (681 reviews)
"This hotel exceeded my expectations. First thing is the staff: excellent service, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Maintenance is also impeccable. Everything works, is clean and well kept. Breakfast is amazing! Variety, quality, flavor and nutrition are very well balanced. Probably one of the ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun, 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 S$122 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
S$122
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (466 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2025

Grande Hotel da Barra
Pousada Marcos
Pousada Marcos
2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
The price is S$53 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
S$53
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (158 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 27 Feb, 2025

Pousada Marcos
Porto Salvador Hotel
Porto Salvador Hotel
2 out of 5
Rua Barão de Itapoan, 60, Salvador, BA
The price is S$74 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$74
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (230 reviews)
"Hope to have a better bed. Very important detail."

Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2024

Porto Salvador Hotel
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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

5/5(1 area review)

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.

Ondina
Salvador featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
Pelourinho which includes a square or plaza, street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pelourinho

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical 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

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Rio Vermelho include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rio Vermelho Beach or Buracao 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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