Santo Antonio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santo Antonio
Photo by Jack Roberties
Photo by Jack Roberties
Photo by Jack Roberties
Photo by Jack Roberties
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Photo by Paul Burley
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Photo by Juan Pablo Pantoja

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
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
Lacerda Elevator

Lacerda Elevator

You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Lacerda Elevator

Activities

Tropical Night Samba Drinks Pub crawl in Salvador

Curated Nightlife Experience in the Heart of the City

AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Curated Nightlife Experience in the Heart of the City
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

AU$80
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

AU$27
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho
Cachoeira town - panoramic view

Recôncavo and Cachoeira - the African inland

AU$382
per adult
Recôncavo and Cachoeira - the African inland
Panoramic Bahia

Panoramic Bahia

AU$79
per adult
Panoramic Bahia
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Our pick of the best Santo Antonio Hotel Deals

Bahia Pelô Hostel

Bahia Pelô Hostel

1 out of 5
Ladeira do Carmo, 21, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$116 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$116
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"The room was infested with ants which I reported to the hotel and nothing was done to get rid of them."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Bahia Pelô Hostel
Aram Yami Hotel

Aram Yami Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Direita de Santo Antônio, 132, Santo Antonio Alem do Carmo, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$307 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$307
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Outstanding pousada. Wonderful staff, beautifully decorated and located near lots of excellent restaurants and cafés."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Aram Yami Hotel
Pelourinho Boutique Hotel - OH HOTÉIS

Pelourinho Boutique Hotel - OH HOTÉIS

3 out of 5
Ladeira do Carmo, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$95 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$95
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Porto da Barra Beach and Farol da Barra ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"The service was excellent."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Pelourinho Boutique Hotel - OH HOTÉIS
Rede Andrade Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$59 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$59
28 July - 29 July
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 (1,574 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 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$44 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$44
22 July - 23 July
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 (1,117 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
The price is AU$107 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$107
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Santo Antonio

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
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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
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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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