Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Olinda Historical Center
Popular places to visit
Olinda City Hall
Olinda City Hall is just one of the places to see in Olinda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Muro Alto Beach
Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.
Maracaipe Beach
Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.
Boa Viagem Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?
Praça Rio Branco
Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Merepe Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Activities
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Porto de Galinhas Tour from Maragogi by Top Tours
Our pick of the best Olinda Historical Center Hotel Deals
Hotel 7 Colinas
Nice staff and pretty clean
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Hotel Pousada São Francisco
People very friendly, they do what they can to help you
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023
Pousada Convento da Conceição
Quaint and historical!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2025
Vila Mar Hotel
The place was clean
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
Beautiful old house right in the middle of the historical colonial sector of Olinda. The free breakfast was varied, abundant, and delicious, and the personnel extremely helpful. They connected us with an excellent tour guide, Heider, who led us around Olinda and Recife.
Reviewed on 10 July 2024
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
Everything waa excellente...especially breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Olinda Historical Center
Santo Amaro
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna.
Recife Antigo
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Recife Port or Praça Rio Branco.
Graças
Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.
Boa Vista
Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ilha do Leite
Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.
Madalena
You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Madalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Abolition Museum or Benfica Cultural Center.
