Olinda Historical Center

Recife

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Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
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Popular places to visit

Olinda City Hall

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
Muro Alto Beach showing tropical scenes, a beach and swimming

Muro Alto Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Muro Alto Beach
Maracaipe Beach showing a sandy beach and surfing

Maracaipe Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.

Maracaipe Beach
Boa Viagem Beach

Boa Viagem Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?

Boa Viagem Beach
Merepe Beach

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.

Merepe Beach
Praça Rio Branco

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.

Praça Rio Branco

Things to do

Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

HK$220
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

HK$776
per traveller
Recife & Olinda City Tour
Recife & Olinda Highlights

Recife & Olinda Highlights

HK$2,433
per traveller
Recife & Olinda Highlights
City Tour Olinda

City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

HK$785
per adult
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi

HK$846
per traveller
Private Tour of Porto de Galinhas - Group 1 to 6 PAX - Leaving Maragogi
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

HK$863
per adult
Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife
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Top hotels in Olinda Historical Center

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 Nossa Senhora das Neves Church and Igreja NS do Carmo ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (108 reviews)
"People very friendly, they do what they can to help you"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023

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Hotel Pousada São Francisco
Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

2.5 out of 5
Rua Prudente de Morais, 441, Carmo, Olinda, PE
The price is HK$535 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
HK$535
HK$618 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (117 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 Jul 2024

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
Hotel 7 Colinas

Hotel 7 Colinas

3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307, Carmo, Olinda, PE
The price is HK$801 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
HK$801
HK$921 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nossa Senhora das Neves Church and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (265 reviews)
"My favorite hotel on our three-week vacation in Brazil. The facilities and setting are reminiscent of a Bali villa. Gorgeous pool area and outdoor seating / dining. Lots of little nooks and crannies where you can sit and read or talk quietly. Beautiful local art (sculptures and paintings) all around ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Hotel 7 Colinas
Pousada do Amparo

Pousada do Amparo

3 out of 5
Rua do Amparo, 199, Olinda, Pernambuco
The price is HK$432 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
HK$432
HK$500 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Olinda. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Nossa Senhora do Amparo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (181 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast, lovely property. Just our room didn’t have an external window and this property has many flies which at breakfast was not pleasant."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

Pousada do Amparo
Pousada Convento da Conceição

Pousada Convento da Conceição

3 out of 5
R. Bpo. Coutinho, Alto da Sé, Olinda, PE
The price is HK$301 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
HK$301
HK$316 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 Jan 2025

Pousada Convento da Conceição
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 HK$216 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
HK$216
HK$227 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (2,281 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
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Other neighbourhoods around Olinda Historical Center

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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 Malakoff Tower.

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.

Santo Amaro
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Graças

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Graças. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Pernambuco State or Sao Jose dos Manguinhos Church.

Graças
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Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres 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 Sao Jose Market and Cinco Pontas Fort, 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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