Bonfim Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim which includes a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim featuring interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim featuring religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral
Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and interior views
Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim featuring religious elements

Popular places to visit

Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim which includes a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim

Discover curious Brazilian traditions and experience colorful religious celebrations at this famous church set on a hilltop in the Bonfim neighborhood.

Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
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
Praia do Forte Beach

Praia do Forte Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels in Mata de São João? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Praia do Forte Beach
Salvador featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes

Flamengo Beach

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.

Flamengo 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
Guarajuba Beach

Guarajuba Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Camaçari.

Guarajuba Beach

Activities

Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

AU$37
per adult
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica
Crystal clear water

Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

AU$54
per adult
Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Beach of Guarajuba North Coast. 2nd stop

Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba

AU$47
per adult
Tour to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba
Salvador Cultural Treasure Samba de Roda

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba

AU$59
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira

AU$59
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

AU$79
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
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Our pick of the best Bonfim 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$60 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$60
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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 (1,585 reviews)
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"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 Jul. 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

3 out of 5
Av. Amaralina, 885, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$52 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$52
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 (1,127 reviews)
"Friendly staff, however the building itself felt dated and not particularly clean (we had a number of bugs in our room)."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Sotero Hotel

Sotero Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rua Dr. José Peroba 97 - Stiep, Salvador, Bahia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$99 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$99
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"overall for a third world country it was good"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Sotero Hotel
Rede Andrade Express

Rede Andrade Express

3.5 out of 5
Rua Conde da Castanheira, 269, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$49 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$49
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the overall value in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"An average place to stay for a night or two"

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Rede Andrade Express
Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Av. Luís Viana Filho, 13145, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$70 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$70
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Flamengo Beach and Salvador ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (488 reviews)
"It was a nice hotel in an area that is accessible to the beaches and not to far from the heart of Salvador."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur

Iguatemi Business & Flat by Avectur

3.5 out of 5
Rua da Alfazema, 761, Caminho das Árvores, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Salvador Shopping ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (444 reviews)
"great location"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2023

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Other neighbourhoods around Bonfim

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
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
Fonte Nova Stadium showing a statue or sculpture, a lake or waterhole and a park

Nazaré

You'll enjoy the beaches and churches in Nazaré. You might want to make time for a stop at Arena Fonte Nova or Dique do Tororo.

Nazaré
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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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Caminho das Arvores

Caminho das Arvores is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shopping da Bahia and Salvador Shopping Mall.

Caminho das Arvores
Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town

Barra

Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.

Barra

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