Olinda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, dense residential area, and a distant urban skyline.
A coastal town with a prominent church, palm trees, and the ocean in the background.
A coastal cityscape at sunset with a prominent beach, dense residential area, and a distant city skyline.
A beach with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and buildings along the coast.
A rooftop terrace with a red floor, a wooden bench, and a view of a coastal cityscape and ocean.

Our guide on where to stay in Olinda

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A historic building with ornate architecture and a sign reading "FACULDADE DE OLINDA".
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Olinda Historical Center

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Olinda Historical Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Alto da Se Park or Do Carmo Square.

Bairro Novo

Bairro Novo might not have many top sights, but Alto da Se Park and Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fragoso

Though Fragoso may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa Caiada Beach and Alto da Se Park.

A colorful street with a blue building, a green building, and a white building. There is a sign that says "Sao Brasil" and another that says "Selvagem."
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Open Photo by Tahino2000

Carmo

While visiting Carmo, you might make a stop by sights like Alto da Se Park and Casa de Alceu Valenca Historic Place.

Bonsucesso

If you're spending some time in Bonsucesso, Do Carmo Square and Sacred Art Museum of Pernambuco are top sights worth seeing.

Hotel Costeiro

Hotel Costeiro

3 out of 5
Avenida Ministro Marcos Freire, 681 Olinda PE
The price is AU$74 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$74
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 Alto da Se Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that cleanliness was not a priority. The floor in my room was visibly dirty, and the entire bedroom had a terrible, unpleasant smell that made it uncomfortable to stay. The staff was not welcoming or helpful ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hotel Costeiro
Hotel 5 Sóis

Hotel 5 Sóis

3 out of 5
Av. Ministro Marcos Freire, 633 Olinda PE
The price is AU$66 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$66
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Alto da Se Park and Do Carmo Square are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (108 reviews)
"Café da manhã com alguns alimentos frios. Pouca opção de suco de frutas. Chuveiro saindo pouca água e com isso a água saia muito quente."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hotel 5 Sóis
Pousada Rio Doce

Pousada Rio Doce

2 out of 5
Av. Carlos de Lima Cavalcante, 4737 Olinda PE
The price is AU$40 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$40
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Casa Caiada Beach and Rua Solmar are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"Achei o custo benefício bom, mas nao ter chuveiro elétrico para mim foi terrível. Único motivo que não voltaria. O resto vale o preço cobrado"

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

Pousada Rio Doce
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Carambola Coliving

Carambola Coliving

2 out of 5
Av. Carlos de Lima Cavalcante, 1840 Olinda PE
Stay at this aparthotel in Olinda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Casa Caiada Beach and Do Carmo Square are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Ótimas e novas instalações. Otima arquitetura.. espacos. Excelente. Muito boa relação custo x benefício. Volto fácil."

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Carambola Coliving
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 Casa Caiada Beach and Do Carmo Square are ...
Beautiful 500m2 Beachfront House in Olinda with Swimming Pool and Air Conditioning in the Bedrooms
Haus Smart Living Recife

Haus Smart Living Recife

3 out of 5
Rua Monte Castelo 277 Recife PE
Stay at this apartment in Recife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Shopping RioMar and Boa Viagem Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
"Liked: very clean, having a kitchen, good safe location, access to bus and public bike nearby. Nice rooftop terrace and very good prices. Self check in with code via WhatsApp. Drip coffee maker. Disliked: no hair dryer, no frying pan. Pots and pans supplied are very cheap quality. Only 2 pillows ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Haus Smart Living Recife
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Stay near popular Olinda attractions

Classic Hall

9.6/10 (4 reviews)
Get tickets for a show at Classic Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Olinda. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Activities

Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

AU$49
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
City Tour Olinda

City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

AU$145
per adult
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
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Cities near Olinda

A beach with palm trees, clear water, and a distant forested island.

Recife

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