Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A red and white colonial-style building with arched windows and a balcony.
A colonial-style building with white walls and blue shutters, featuring ornate balconies and arched windows.
A historic building with ornate architecture, including a decorative entrance and a staircase leading to the main entrance.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a sign reading "FACULDADE DE OLINDA".
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."

Stay near popular Olinda Historical Center attractions

Alto da Se Park

9.0/10 (53 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Alto da Se Park, a lovely green space 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$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

AU$48
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

AU$150
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
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Our pick of the best Olinda Historical Center Hotel Deals

Hotel 7 Colinas

Hotel 7 Colinas

3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307 Olinda PE
The price is AU$158 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$158
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of Sao Francisco and Convent of ...
Hotel 7 Colinas
Hotel Pousada São Francisco

Hotel Pousada São Francisco

3 out of 5
Rua do Sol 127 Olinda PE
The price is AU$69 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$69
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of Sao Francisco and Convent of San Francisco are ...
Hotel Pousada São Francisco
Vila Mar Hotel

Vila Mar Hotel

3 out of 5
R. Manuel Borba, 228 Olinda PE
The price is AU$110 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$110
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Milagres Beach and Casa de Alceu Valenca Historic ...
8.2/10 Very good! (14 reviews)
"The place was clean"

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Vila Mar Hotel
Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

2.5 out of 5
Rua Prudente de Morais, 441 Olinda PE
The price is AU$124 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$124
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Mauricio de Nassau House and Do Carmo Square are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
"The room I had, though lovely, would have been better converted to a single room with sitting furniture and a desk rather than a double room."

Reviewed on 14 June 2026

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
Baobá Pousada e SPA

Baobá Pousada e SPA

3 out of 5
R. do Sol, 147 Olinda PE
The price is AU$132 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$132
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Convent of Sao Francisco and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Atendimento excelente, quarto muito bom, chuveiro excelente"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Baobá Pousada e SPA
Rede Andrade Vela Branca

Rede Andrade Vela Branca

3 out of 5
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 4395 Recife PE
The price is AU$43 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$43
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,673 reviews)
"The room was very dirty. The first room smelled terrible because of the bathroom. There was a bad smell coming from the bathroom drain There was mold on the wall. The toilet and shower did not look clean. The key to open the room was broken. I asked to move to another room, and they changed it for ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Rede Andrade Vela Branca
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Our guide on where to stay in Olinda Historical Center

Find the best Olinda Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shoreline, and a resort area with umbrellas and palm trees.

Porto de Galinhas

Travellers like the seafood restaurants in Porto de Galinhas, and Muro Alto Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A coastal cityscape with a wide beach, ocean, and dense urban buildings.

Boa Viagem

Visitors often come to Boa Viagem for its beaches, but many stay to explore sights like Praça Boa Viagem and Shopping Recife. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Airport Station.

A crowded beach with people swimming and boats with colorful sails.

Ipojuca Centro

If you're spending some time in Ipojuca Centro, Porto de Galinhas Beach and Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools are top sights worth seeing.

A yellow church with a clock tower and arched windows.

Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a large ship in the distance.

Pina

Pina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pina Beach and Shopping RioMar.

Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide

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