Hotel 5 Sois offers accommodations in front of Casa Caiada Beach and its boardwalk, only 1.2 mi from Olinda’s historic center. It features children and adult pools, private parking and free Wi-Fi.
Set in a beautiful park next to Olinda´s São Francisco Convent, this hotel features a colonial museum and modern rooms. Free Wi-Fi, free parking and a large pool are available.
Ideally located in the heart of Olinda's historic center and set in a 19th century mansion, Pousada dos Quatro Cantos offers an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace.
Tastefully decorated rooms with air conditioning await you at Hotel Pousada São Francisco, a welcoming hotel that lies only 110 yards from the beach in Olinda.
Costeiro is just a 15-minute walk from Olinda historical town, which was named a world heritage by UNESCO. The hotel offers a swimming pool in its courtyard with ocean views.
Located in Olinda, a 14-minute walk from Bairro Novo Beach, Pousada Convento da Conceição has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Baobá is located in Olinda’s historic center, famous for its local carnival and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers modern accommodations with balconies and a pool outdoors.
Olinda is odd in that it is lightly populated.
For instance, there are a phenomenal number of churches in a very small area but (I imagine) way less people than there were historically,
The beach is close by and nice.
It is a stark contrast to Recife so close by.
The minor basilica is worth a visit with it’s gold or nation.
Patrick
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I didn't realize that my dates coincided with what is called...
I didn't realize that my dates coincided with what is called the "previa", or preview to Carnaval. So this was an unexpected treat in a way! I don't have the tolerance or stamina for actual Carnaval, but being able to partake in and witness the preliminary street festivals was quite fun. Olinda is lovely and so walkable. I do wish that the signage for the historical markers was restored and improved. For example, the Ribeira Market is a local spot for purchasing souvenirs. It also is significant for being the market where enslaved Black people were sold alongside other "commodities". Given that Brazil has the largest percentage of people of African descent in the Americas whose ancestors were enslaved by the Portuguese, this history should NOT be overlooked, "whitewashed" or hidden. One can enjoy the beauty of a place AND acknowledge the painful legacy of enslavement throughout the Americas. Lastly, don't swim in the beaches here. Raw sewage ends up here and you can see this in the brown water. If you want a beach to swim in, head south to Porto de Galinhas.
Dawn
United States of America
10
Scored 10
Charming historic town.
Charming historic town. By total coincidence I was there on a Sunday night in the lead-up to Carnaval, and a local Carnaval team was practicing. Fun to watch. This evidently happens on Sunday nights for at least several weeks (longer?) leading up to Carnaval.
Leonard
United States of America
10
Scored 10
An incredible little haven of peace and beauty next to a...
An incredible little haven of peace and beauty next to a buzzling city of Recife. The beaches right in front of the town are not extraordinary but within 10-15 min drive there are large beaches with little bars etc. Like anywhere in Brazil, litter and especially plastic is a problem.
Seijaliisa
Belgium
4.0
Scored 4.0
I was disappointed with Olinda for being a well known...
I was disappointed with Olinda for being a well known tourist city in Brazil. Dirty where the beach is distant and without conditions for swimming and with little tourist attraction. Generally speaking I would not go to Recife / Olinda on vacation. The city is also very dangerous, according to residents.
Adriane
Brazil
8.0
Scored 8.0
We were there only one night but we enjoyed the Historic...
We were there only one night but we enjoyed the Historic Centre and walking up to the lighthouse. The best part was taking a funicular to the treehouse restaurant! A three minute walk from the Convent.
The pousada is extraordinary decorated with art. The staff is very nice and always helpful. The breakfast offers a rich variety of mouthwatering brazilian foods. Our kids enjoyed the relaxed atmoshphere and to play in the swimming pool. Our room was nice and offered plenty of space for 4 persons, the air conditioning worked very well. Within 2 minutes walking distance you can find a nice cafe / restaurant, a super market, a bakery and several providers of local food and even a hairdresser.
We loved staying with Gigi! What a delightful, hardworking lady. We can't speak Portuguese, but chatted about family like old friends.
The room downstairs was a little cramped and perhaps the ones upstairs are lighter too. However, breakfast was superb and with all guests sitting around one large table, it was good to catch up on everyone's travels and experiences.
It's a noisy neighbourhood.... But the whole of Olinda is noisy because practice for Carnival is in full swing!
This hostel is incredibly nice. I almost didn't leave to go explore the city. The common areas have a gorgeous view and the place is very clean. I slept so well because they have air conditioning in the bedrooms and the bed itself I found very comfortable. The staff was so patient and kind to me with my inability to speak Portuguese and the location is so close to the water and restaurants/bars and stores, I really have no complaints about it.
The design of the hotel is stunning. We love the way the ‘outside’ and ‘inside’ are integrated. The original art work is superb and a real feature of the hotel. Your establishment offers a taste of Paradise at a very reasonable price. The entire staff team couldn’t do enjoy to make us feel comfortable. The quality of service is very high. Paulo is AMAZING!! He went above and beyond to ensure that our staff was magical. We WILL return!
Me and my wife LOVED our stay! Graça and Rita were warm and helpful, the place is exactly as the photos, the breakfast delicious and the house really well located. Extra points for the high speed internet connection that allowed me to do a couple of video calls without any interruptions. I highly recommend this place for both business (aka digital nomads looking for a nice scape) or leisure.
I really enjoyed my stay at L'auberge, I even extended it with 2 days. You can easily access gorgeous Olinda by foot and Recife by bus, the staff is available and flexible, the accommodation is comfortable, clean and spacious. I definitely recommend a stay at L'auberge
Spacious apartment with relaxing terrace and beautiful views over Olinda and the coast to Recife. Great location right next to Alto da Sé square/lookout and Cathedral. Raimundo is a wonderful host with a biography worthy of a Netflix series!
The staff is very nice and do not hesitate to help you or offer to keep the bags, use the tables and the condiments. The breakfast was very good and diversified ! The location to visit Olinda is great.
1. Upgrade to a Deluxe room. You'll thank me later.
2. Check out the local restaurants (a little north of this area...walking time around 10 minutes. Lots of great options!
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