Barra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town
Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach
Porto da Barra Beach featuring a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Porto da Barra Beach which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Farol da Barra Beach which includes outdoor art as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach showing a lighthouse, a sunset and night scenes

Farol da Barra Beach

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Farol da Barra Beach
Porto da Barra Beach showing a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Porto da Barra Beach

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

Porto da Barra Beach
Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

Barra Shopping Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Barra Shopping Mall during your visit to Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Barra Shopping Mall

Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

If Portuguese Hospital of Bahia is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Salvador.

Portuguese Hospital of Bahia

Activities

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

AU$28
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
"Girl watching" - Praça Cayru - Sign "Salvador"

Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia

AU$114
per adult
Private Photographic Tour in Salvador da Bahia
View from Lacerda Elevator to the All Saints Bay

Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City

AU$333
per adult
Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
SÃO FRANCISCO

Salvador da Bahia City Tour

AU$110
per adult
Salvador da Bahia City Tour
learn to make Brazil's most popular dessert

9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador

AU$144
per adult
9-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador
Historic Center of Salvador

Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking

AU$229
per adult
Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
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Our pick of the best Barra Hotel Deals

Rede Andrade Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$39 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$39
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,642 reviews)
Buy mattress sheets!!
"Great hotel. Right at beach front and restaurants and shops and very safe. The room was clean and house keeping was very accessible and helpful. However you should really, really, really invest on purchasing mattress sheets with the elastic bands the grab the mattress. What is up with using regular ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Vila Gale Salvador

Vila Gale Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$126 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$126
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Beautiful place, clean friendly!!! Outstanding"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Vila Gale Salvador
The Hotel

The Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Belo Horizonte, 138, Barra - Jardim Brasil, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$79 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$79
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (650 reviews)
"Everything is good the staff are excellent but all the morning there is noisy sound coming from the next building that only problem can effect and prevent to sleep well the hotel super close to all the market bar and beach the breakfast morning very good and delicious 👌"

Reviewed on 13 June 2025

The Hotel
Pousada Marcos

Pousada Marcos

2.5 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 281, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$64 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$64
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach pousada in Salvador. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.4/10 Good! (175 reviews)
"If you have lived in Brazil this place will be great. If you haven't you might want to stay away. This place has the best location right on the beach. Just beware that the street lights don't turn off at night and people are up late and then others are up really early and aren't quiet. The AC worked ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

Pousada Marcos
Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Oceânica, 591, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$248 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$248
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy a beach locale, 24-hour room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)
"Great location, great staff, great pool."

Reviewed on 10 July 2025

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel
Grande Hotel da Barra

Grande Hotel da Barra

3.5 out of 5
Rua Forte Sao Diogo, n2, Porto da Barra, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$149 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$149
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (486 reviews)
"Directly across the street from the most iconic, touristic, and safest beach. Staff are incredibly helpful. Price is right."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Grande Hotel da Barra
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Other neighbourhoods around Barra

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Graça

If you're spending some time in Graça, Circuito de Cinema - Sala de Arte and Carlos Costa Pinto Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Graça
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Ondina

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.

Ondina
Salvador which includes street scenes, night scenes and heritage architecture

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
Pelourinho which includes a church or cathedral, a square or plaza and street scenes

Pelourinho

Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador or Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado while you're exploring the area.

Pelourinho
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Rio Vermelho

Unique features of Rio Vermelho include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Paciencia Beach or Rio Vermelho Beach while you're exploring the area.

Rio Vermelho
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Amaralina

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Amaralina. You might want to make time for a stop at Amaralina Beach or Pituba Beach.

Amaralina

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