Salvador Centro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Salvador Centro
Popular places to visit
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.
Cathedral of Salvador
Admire the mannerist façade and sacred art that decorates this Jesuit-built church, which dominates the lively Terreiro de Jesus square.
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.
Nossa Senhora de Conceicao da Praia Church
This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.
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.
Activities
Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming
Schooner Island Tour - Dos Frades & Itaparica
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho
Our pick of the best Salvador Centro Hotel Deals
Hotel da Bahia by Wish
O Hotel é perfeito! O atendente do Rafael da recepção foi maravilhoso!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Fasano Salvador
The staff were amazingly helpful and friendly, the amenities were well designed and well maintained, and the food was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again and we highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Fera Palace Hotel
The room was clean, the staff very friendly and helpful. Specially Luciana,Victor and Luiz. The restaurant personnel also friendly.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Bahiacafe Hotel
Great location.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
SSA33 Hotel
If you are considering booking this hotel, I need you to remember that it’s okay to stay at home. I stayed here two nights and it was awful. The rooms lacked windows and had terrible air circulation. There was a fan that was very dusty and loud and so you could not leave it on. The sheets and towels ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Pousada da Mangueira
Other neighbourhoods around Salvador Centro
Pelourinho
Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by Cathedral of Salvador or São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador while you're exploring the area.
Graça
If you're spending some time in Graça, Carlos Costa Pinto Museum and Museu de Arte da Bahia 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.
