Olinda Historical Center

Recife

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Popular places to visit

#Olinda #Unesco Olinda foi fundada em 1535 e é a mais antiga entre as cidades brasileiras declaradas Patrimônio Histórico e Cultural da Humanidade pela UNESCO. Olinda abriga dezenas de igrejas e conventos barrocos de inestimável valor histórico e mantém o seu traçado urbano colonial. Foi também eleita a primeira Capital Brasileira da Cultura. Olinda was founded in 1535 and is the oldest among Brazilian cities declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Olinda houses dozens of baroque churches and convents of inestimable historical value and maintains its colonial urban layout. It was also elected the first Brazilian Capital of Culture.

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.

Olinda City Hall
Ipojuca which includes swimming, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Muro Alto Beach

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Muro Alto Beach during your travels in Recife? Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach which includes surfing and a beach

Maracaipe Beach

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Maracaipe Beach during your travels in Recife? Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

4/5(27 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
beach time

Merepe Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Merepe Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Merepe Beach
Praça Rio Branco

Praça Rio Branco

4/5(3 reviews)

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.

Praça Rio Branco

Olinda Historical Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Pousada São Francisco

Hotel Pousada São Francisco

3 out of 5
Rua do Sol 127, Carmo, Olinda, PE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Seminario de Olinda and Convent of San Francisco ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (114 reviews)
"People very friendly, they do what they can to help you"

Reviewed on 28 August 2023

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Hotel Pousada São Francisco
Pousada Convento da Conceição

Pousada Convento da Conceição

3 out of 5
R. Bpo. Coutinho, Alto da Sé, Olinda, PE
The price is AED 143 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
AED 143
AED 150 total
25 Sep - 26 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a conference center. Popular attractions Astronomical Observatory of Nassau ...
9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"Quaint and historical!"

Reviewed on 11 January 2025

Pousada Convento da Conceição
Hotel 7 Colinas

Hotel 7 Colinas

3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307, Carmo, Olinda, PE
The price is AED 360 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
AED 360
AED 414 total
29 Sep - 30 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Seminario de Olinda and Convent of ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)
"Nice staff and pretty clean"

Reviewed on 20 September 2025

Hotel 7 Colinas
Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

2.5 out of 5
Rua Prudente de Morais, 441, Carmo, Olinda, PE
The price is AED 227 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
AED 227
AED 262 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (121 reviews)
Better than in the pictures!
"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

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
Rede Andrade Onda Mar

Rede Andrade Onda Mar

3 out of 5
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 284 Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
The price is AED 88 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
AED 88
AED 92 total
29 Sep - 30 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,363 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar, 919, Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Recife. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,224 reviews)
"It is an excellent hotel, with everything you need, always very busy, very attentive staff, excellent breakfast and an excellent restaurant"

Reviewed on 22 August 2025

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Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
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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 Centro Cultural Cais do Sertão.

Recife Antigo
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Santo Amaro

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Tacaruna or Rua da Aurora.

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Graças

Beaches and museums are just a few things travelers like about Graças. A stop by Museum of Pernambuco State is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Graças
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Boa Vista

3/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the theaters in Boa Vista, and Teatro Boa Vista is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
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São José

Get to know São José and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Cinco Pontas Fort and Sao Jose Market, and you can jump on the metro at Recife Station or Joana Bezerra Station to get around the city.

São José
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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.

Ilha do Leite

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