Olinda

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Olinda
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo

Where to stay in Olinda

#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 Historical Center

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Olinda Historical Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Casa de Alceu Valenca Historic Place or Alto da Se Park.

Olinda Historical Center
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Bairro Novo

While Bairro Novo isn't home to many top sights, Convent of San Francisco and Convent of Sao Francisco are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bairro Novo
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Amaro Branco

Amaro Branco might not have many top sights, but Casa de Alceu Valenca Historic Place and Convent of San Francisco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Amaro Branco
Hotel Costeiro
Hotel Costeiro
3 out of 5
Avenida Ministro Marcos Freire, 681, Bairro Novo, Olinda, PE
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bairro Novo Beach and Convent of San Francisco ...
Hotel Costeiro
Hotel 7 Colinas
Hotel 7 Colinas
3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307, Carmo, Olinda, PE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of San Francisco and Alto ...
Hotel 7 Colinas
Hotel Samburá
Hotel Samburá
2.5 out of 5
Av. Min. Marcos Freire,1551, Bairro Novo, Olinda, PE
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bairro Novo Beach and Casa Caiada Beach are ...
Hotel Samburá
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A Joia de Olinda
A Joia de Olinda
3.5 out of 5
R. Roberto da Silva Pereira, 142, Olinda, PE
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Olinda. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and Netflix. Popular attractions Contemporary Art Museum and Casa de Alceu Valenca Historic ...
A Joia de Olinda
Casa em Olinda Casa Caiada
Casa em Olinda Casa Caiada
3 out of 5
Av. Dr. José Augusto Moreira, 606, Olinda, PE
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Olinda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a pillow menu. Popular attractions Casa Caiada Beach and Praia de Rio Doce are ...
Casa em Olinda Casa Caiada
HY Beach Flats
HY Beach Flats
3.5 out of 5
344 Avenida Boa Viagem, Recife, PE
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Recife. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boa Viagem Beach and Pina Beach ...
HY Beach Flats
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Olinda

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5/5 - Excellent

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Of the historic cities in Brazil, Olinda is surely one of the best maintained and welcoming to visitors.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We highly recommend a place Sebastian and Yolanda recommended to us to see live music: Naylê. Go to the ateliers to see wonderful local art! A wonderful little artsy shop with a café that is lovely and centrally located is Estacão do Cuatro Cantos.

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