Rio Vermelho Travel Guide

Salvador

Rio Vermelho
Photo by ANA LUCIA BERTOLANI
Photo by ANA LUCIA BERTOLANI
Photo by Simon Thorp
Photo by Simon Thorp
Photo by Fernando Ramos
Photo by Fernando Ramos
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley

Popular places to visit

Rio Vermelho Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rio Vermelho Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Salvador. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Rio Vermelho Beach

Buracao Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Buracao Beach during your travels in Salvador? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Buracao Beach

Paciencia Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paciencia Beach during your travels in Salvador? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Paciencia Beach

House of Rio Vermelho

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in House of Rio Vermelho during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

House of Rio Vermelho

Praia da Mariquita

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Mariquita during your trip to Salvador? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Praia da Mariquita

Prainha da Fonte do Boi

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Prainha da Fonte do Boi during your trip to Salvador? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Prainha da Fonte do Boi

Things to do

Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

฿808
per adult
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica
Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming

Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming

฿898
per adult
Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming
Salvador Cultural Treasure Samba de Roda

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba

฿1,287
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming

฿1,287
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming
From Salvador: Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba

From Salvador: Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba

฿1,059
per adult
From Salvador: Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

฿598
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
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Top hotels in Rio Vermelho

Rede Andrade Ondina Hotel

Rede Andrade Ondina Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Oceanica, 3033, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿821 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿821
฿862 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (673 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Ondina Hotel
Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho

Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho

4 out of 5
Rua Monte Conselho, 505, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿2,241 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,241
฿2,353 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (439 reviews)
"clean room, helpful staff. it was not very walkable but overall, a great hotel. food was excellent."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho
Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho

Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho

3 out of 5
Rua Fonte Do Boi 215, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,644 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿1,644
฿1,726 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Salvador ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"This property is gorgeous and is steps away from a beautiful beach with stunning waves. I would watch the waves every day and can see it from my room. The staff is friendly, very helpful, and restaurant on site has delicious options. The area was also in an amazing area, very walkable to anything ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho
Rede Andrade Mar Hotel

Rede Andrade Mar Hotel

3 out of 5
Praia da Paciencia, 419, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿1,087 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿1,087
฿1,141 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (942 reviews)
"Close to beach, convenient and close to lots of bars and restaurants, staff was very helpful. Could be cleaner but you get what you pay for here, not unhappy with the stay at all"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Rede Andrade Mar Hotel
Zank by Toque Hotel

Zank by Toque Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Rua Almirante Barroso, 161, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿4,741 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿4,741
฿4,978 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (465 reviews)
"Boa atenção, lugar limpo e boa comida"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Zank by Toque Hotel
Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu

Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu

3 out of 5
Rua Joao Gomes 128, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿2,521 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,521
฿2,647 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (325 reviews)
"Beautiful colonial hotel. Excellent breakbast and rooms (with patios and garden). The staff was was always nice, and helping us. The neighbourhood is safe, with a lot of options. Paciencia beach very near. Excellent!"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu
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Other neighbourhoods around Rio Vermelho

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

Barra

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Barra
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Pituba

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Pituba. You might want to make time for a stop at Pituba Beach or Vila Jardim dos Namorados.

Pituba
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

Rio Vermelho Travel Guide