Salvador Centro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Salvador Centro
Popular places to visit
Lacerda Elevator
You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Mercado Modelo
Browse hundreds of handicraft and souvenir stalls and then have lunch with impressive views over the Port of Salvador at this century-old marketplace.
São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.
Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Our lady of the Rosary of Black People
In a city blessed with stunning churches this pretty slave-built church, in the heart of Salvador’s UNESCO-protected Historic Center, is one its most interesting.
Terreiro de Jesus
Capoeira dancers amaze passersby and artisans hawk souvenirs at this handsome central square where colonial mansions sit next to centuries-old churches.
Activities
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica
Tour to Frades Island and Itaparica - Departure from Salvador
Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Our pick of the best Salvador Centro Hotel Deals
Hotel da Bahia by Wish
Everything went great. The room was in great condition and the bathroom was always well stocked. There were plenty of options for breakfast and the food was good quality. The pool in the back was spacious and just deep enough to accommodate anyone whether you can or can’t swim.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel Fasano Salvador
location,staffs,services was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Fera Palace Hotel
Excellent stay - staff were very helpful & accommodating, beautiful building & location !
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Bahiacafe Hotel
Hotel boutique en casa antigua reciclada muy bonito y recomendable en su relación calidad/precio!!! Excelente ubicación caminando a principales atractivos de Pelourinho, cuarto pequeño pero confortable para un par de noches, desayuno artesanal destacable muy rico, y personal de recepción muy amable. ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
SSA33 Hotel
Ótima acomodação, fiquei satisfeito!
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Pousada Colonial Chile
AC was leaking all over the wall and the floor. They sent someone to fix it but it was leaking during my whole stay. They did offer to change my room but I was already settled in and said no. They did make the bed and change the towels every day. Breakfast was lackluster but included with the stay. ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Salvador Centro
Pelourinho
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.
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.
Barra
Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.
Ondina
Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.
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.
Caminho das Arvores
Caminho das Arvores is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shopping da Bahia and Salvador Shopping Mall.
