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Bahiacafe Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Salvador with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Located in Pelourinho's heart, Bahiacafe Hotel offers a vibrant retreat. Guests can enjoy massages at the spa, unwind in the sauna, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff and on-site car rentals ensure an authentic Salvador experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Praca da Se, 22, Centro, Salvador, BA, 40021-020

What's nearby

  • São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mercado Modelo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lacerda Elevator - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • All Saints Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Castro Alves Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Campo da Pólvora Station - 11 min walk
  • Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl. Airport (SSA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Cravinho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Odoyá - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cuco Bistrô - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Da Lua - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ramma Restaurante Natural - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bahiacafe Hotel

Hotel near Salvador Shopping Mall
A free breakfast buffet, car rentals on site, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Bahiacafe Hotel. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub, and Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a sauna.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Bahiacafe Hotel have perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bahiacafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 120 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bahiacafe
Bahiacafe Hotel
Bahiacafe Hotel Salvador
Bahiacafe Salvador
Bahiacafe Hotel Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Bahiacafe Hotel Hotel
Bahiacafe Hotel Salvador
Bahiacafe Hotel Hotel Salvador

Frequently asked questions

Is Bahiacafe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bahiacafe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bahiacafe Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Bahiacafe Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BRL 120 per room applies.

Where is Bahiacafe Hotel located?

Located in Pelourinho, this spa hotel is steps from Se Square, Santa Casa da Misericordia museum, and Cathedral of Salvador. Afro Brazilian Museum (MAFRO) and Terreiro de Jesus are just steps away. Campo da Pólvora Station is 11 minutes by foot and Lapa Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Bahiacafe Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 525 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 525 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 525 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 525 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 525 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay here in the future, great find. Across from a square, museum, around the corner from vendors, restaurants and cultural nightlife. Helpful staff and a in hotel spa.
Near by museum
Nearby outlook
Nearby outlook
Square around the corner from hotel, has vendors and cultural sites
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BETTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bahiacafe hotel a beautiful boutique hotel is a hidden gem in pelourinho center and is safe place due to alot of police presence,is close to everything restaurants, shopping, entertainment and night life. I will recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Maria Nicomedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bahiacafe is a top hotel in Salvador, ideally located in the historic center, with local flavor to its design, an attentive, caring staff and terrific breakfast. Take care, however, to stay elsewhere during big music festivals, such as Sao Joao, in late June, as the hotel faces directly onto the Praca Da Se, where extremely loud music is played until 1 or 2 in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Happy they spoke English.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a perfect place to enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Pelourinho neighborhood. It is a historical house nicely converted to hotel. The room was small but adequate for two persons. There was always hot water and good pressure. Everything worked fairly well considering it is an old building. There is a loud nightclub on one side but it didn’t stay open very late. It seemed like the whole area pretty much shuts down completely by about 11 pm even on weekends. I would stay there again if I ever return to Salvador da Bahia. Breakfast was adequate. People working there were particularly pleasant. There is a lot of police presence in the area so you feel pretty secure outside at least until about 11 pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet, clean, unique. Superb client service. Exceptional and helpful multilingual front desk personnel. Great breakfast and super comfy pillows. Will stay there again. Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was highly attentive and helpful. The property is excellent, with good rooms and a perfect café da manha. It’s a fun location perfect to walk to places of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, nicely designed spot with a lot of character, great staff, excellent breakfast. But don't ever stay here during Sao Joao festival in June. Thunderous music till 1am every night right out your window.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very efficient and friendly, delicious breakfast made to the order, front desk friendly and knowledgeable, cleaning staff was perfect. Beautiful cozy historic building close to all touristic spots.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente pousada para quem quer ficar na região do Pelourinho. Apesar de as instalações serem antigas, a cama está super confortável, o chuveiro funciona bem
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel aconchegante, em um prédio antigo mas reformado
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruppert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zentral gelegenes Stadthotel. Freundliche Mitarbeiter und sehr gutes Frühstück. Gerne wieder um die schöne Stadt zu bewundern.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruppert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles kleines Stadthotel, optimal gelegen. Das Frühstück ist klasse. Viele dekorative Elemente, Zimmer geschmackvoll und sauber. Jederzeit gerne wieder
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

maria isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Para poucos dias foi suficiente

Passei uma noite somente ele nos atendeu muito bem!!! Café da manhã simples, poderia ser melhor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charmant et près des sites touristiques
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast perfekt in der Mitte von Pelorinhou gelegen, umgeben von allen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Sehr sauber, sehr hilfsbereites Personal, Zimmer sind gut.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia R F R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conforto e o tom do Pelourinho!

Hotel sempre bom! Desta vez houve problema inicial, o quarto era pequeno, mas a questão foi prontamente resolvida. Indico muito para quem valoriza o Centro Histórico.Excelente café da manhã!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Denysenko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

True Excellence

Excellent -5 stars. The staff were amazing especially Kercia. Her demeanor, professionalism and helpfulness made this stay amazing. If you are staying in Salvador, you must stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a perfect boutique hotel at the edge of Peroulinho. The staff was very friendly and ready to help. A nice breakfast with lots of choices in the morning and a cute bar in the lobby. It’s a bit uncomfortable walking late at night but totally walkable throughout the day. There is a noise from bars and other businesses around. Close to restaurants, museums, and attractions and easy to get around in Uber.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Passeio

A estadia foi maravilhosa, pousada limpa, super bem cuidada, café da manhã maravilhoso c a Josi fazendo uma ciabatta maravilhosa. A Patrícia é um amor de pessoa e super cuidadosa, e atenciosa. A recepção é 10 no atendimento. Super recomendo,, voltarei
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

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Boa localização, mas tenha cautela

Quarto bom. Já esperava um prédio antigo por estar no centro histórico. O café da manhã é muito fraco e sem opções. Precisa tomar cuidado com a segurança na região. Só andar onde tem policiamento. A localização é boa para quem vai pegar o barco para Morro de São Paulo, mas cuidado com os golpes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really nice and is central to the location. During the day it’s ok to walk around but one needs to be careful of the surroundings but the old town is a fun place to go around. At night it’s not a good idea to walk just take Uber. The staff was super friendly and it’s a great place to stay to explore Salvador
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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