Find Historic Hotels in Salvador

A visit to the sights with historical relevance in Salvador is likely first on your sightseeing list. During your visit, why not check out the entertainment venues and beaches?

Based on our travel expertise, Pousada Colonial is a top historic pousada bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Santo Antonio Alem do Carmo church is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include A Casa Das Portas Velhas Hotel and Suite Enorme em Hospedagem prx a Praia de Vilas.

Salvador has 2103 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 3 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Salvador is notable for landmarks like Mercado Modelo, São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador, and Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim. Cultural venues include Museum of Modern Art of Bahia, Hippie Village, and Solar do Unhão. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Lacerda Elevator and All Saints Bay.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Salvador, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Salvador, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.