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 Do Carmo Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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Carmo

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

Fragoso

Though Fragoso may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Casa Caiada Beach and Do Carmo Square.

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$66 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$66
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bairro Novo Beach and Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco ...
Hotel Costeiro
Hotel 5 Sóis

Hotel 5 Sóis

3 out of 5
Av. Ministro Marcos Freire, 633 Olinda PE
The price is AU$63 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$63
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco and Alto da Se Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)
"Clean robô and very attentive staff"

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Hotel 5 Sóis
Hotel 7 Colinas

Hotel 7 Colinas

3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307 Olinda PE
The price is AU$156 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$156
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Alto da Se Park and Museu de Arte Sacra ...
Hotel 7 Colinas
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Apartment in Olinda, Casa Caiada

Apartment in Olinda, Casa Caiada

Casa Caiada PE
Stay at this apartment in Olinda. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Casa Caiada Beach and Ilha da Amizade ...
Apartment in Olinda, Casa Caiada
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 Boa Viagem Beach and Valdemar de Oliveira Theater ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (108 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
Costa Mar Recife by ACM

Costa Mar Recife by ACM

3.5 out of 5
Av. Bernardo Vieira de Melo, 1701 Jaboatão dos Guararapes PE
Stay at this aparthotel in Jaboatão dos Guararapes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach ...
8.4/10 Very good! (126 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
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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$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

AU$47
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

AU$149
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
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Cities near Olinda

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

Recife

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