Ribeira Travel Guide

Salvador

Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, night scenes and a sunset

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
Praia do Forte Beach

Praia do Forte Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels in Mata de São João? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Praia do Forte Beach
Porto da Barra Beach featuring 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
Salvador showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Flamengo Beach

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.

Flamengo Beach
Guarajuba Beach

Guarajuba Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Camaçari.

Guarajuba Beach
Lacerda Elevator

Lacerda Elevator

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Lacerda Elevator

Things to do

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

฿592
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

฿849
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho
Panoramic Bahia

Panoramic Bahia

฿1,717
per adult
Panoramic Bahia
Cachoeira town - panoramic view

Recôncavo and Cachoeira - the African inland

฿8,159
per adult
Recôncavo and Cachoeira - the African inland
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

฿1,717
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
Aerial view of beach in Morro de São Paulo

Tour To Morro De São Paulo

฿2,285
per adult
Tour To Morro De São Paulo
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Top hotels in Ribeira

Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Barra
3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿1,190 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿1,190
฿1,250 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,556 reviews)
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"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
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
3 out of 5
Av. Amaralina, 885, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿1,020 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿1,020
฿1,071 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,101 reviews)
"Friendly staff, however the building itself felt dated and not particularly clean (we had a number of bugs in our room)."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Sotero Hotel
Sotero Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Rua Dr. José Peroba 97 - Stiep, Salvador, Bahia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,935 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿1,935
฿2,276 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"overall for a third world country it was good"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Sotero Hotel
Rede Andrade Express
Rede Andrade Express
3.5 out of 5
Rua Conde da Castanheira, 269, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿978 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿978
฿1,027 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the overall value in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2024

Rede Andrade Express
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
3.5 out of 5
1207 Rua Doutor Augusto Lopes, Stiep, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and Farol da Barra ...
7.6/10 Good! (788 reviews)
"A equipe do hotel é comprometida com o bem estar dos hóspedes e fazem o possível para a comodidade e bem estar. O café da manhã é excelente para o estilo buffet brasileiro. Por outro lado, as instalações do hotel precisam de urgente atenção. São paredes sujas, com mofo, roupa de cama e toalhas velhas ..."

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2021

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Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Avenida Luís Viana Filho 13223, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿2,041 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,041
฿2,143 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around Ribeira

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Cabula

Travellers like the parks in Cabula, and Parque da Cidade is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cabula
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
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
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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.

Caminho das Arvores
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Imbui

While there might not be top attractions in Imbui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Salvador Shopping Mall and Administrative Center of Bahia.

Imbui
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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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