Olinda Travel Guide

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Olinda Beach on the coast of Pernambuco State, Brazil.
Olinda Beach on the coast of Pernambuco State, Brazil.
aerial photo with drone of the city of Olinda and Recife in Pernambuco Brazil
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Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. 

Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.
Hotel Costeiro

Hotel Costeiro

3 out of 5
Avenida Ministro Marcos Freire, 681 Olinda PE
The price is AU$97 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$97
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of San Francisco and Seminario de Olinda are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (456 reviews)
Ótima estadia, o quarto estava bem limpo, a climatização muito boa, e o atendimento foi sem igual, muito bom. Recomendo a estadia!

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Hotel Costeiro
Hotel Pousada São Francisco

Hotel Pousada São Francisco

3 out of 5
Rua do Sol 127 Olinda PE
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Seminario de Olinda and Convent of San Francisco are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
People very friendly, they do what they can to help you

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023

Hotel Pousada São Francisco
Hotel 7 Colinas

Hotel 7 Colinas

3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307 Olinda PE
The price is AU$195 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$195
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Seminario de Olinda and Convent of San Francisco ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (289 reviews)
Facilities were spectacular! Food was amazing, breakfast buffet was delicious. Special thanks to staff at reception: Alina, Robinson and Custodio at the restaurant.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel 7 Colinas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A Joia de Olinda

A Joia de Olinda

3.5 out of 5
R. Roberto da Silva Pereira, 142 Olinda PE
Stay at this apartment in Olinda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and Netflix. Popular attractions Astronomical Observatory of Nassau and Casa de Alceu Valenca Historic ...
A Joia de Olinda
Beautiful 500m2 Beachfront House in Olinda with Swimming Pool and Air Conditioning in the Bedrooms

Beautiful 500m2 Beachfront House in Olinda with Swimming Pool and Air Conditioning in the Bedrooms

Casa Caiada Olinda PE
Stay at this beach holiday home in Olinda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Praia de Rio Doce and Casa Caiada Beach are ...
Beautiful 500m2 Beachfront House in Olinda with Swimming Pool and Air Conditioning in the Bedrooms
 Costa Mar Recife by ACM

Costa Mar Recife by ACM

4 out of 5
Av. Bernardo Vieira de Melo, 1701 Jaboatão dos Guararapes PE
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Jaboatão dos Guararapes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Guararapes ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
Por el precio que pagué está bien, debió haber sido un lindo hotel, hoy está venido a menos. El desayuno pago es recomendable

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Costa Mar Recife by ACM
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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