Olinda Historical Center

Recife

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Photo by Sérgio Veludo
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Photo by Sérgio Veludo
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#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)

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
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
Maracaipe Beach which includes surfing and a beach

Maracaipe Beach

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

Maracaipe 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
Paiva Beach

Paiva Beach

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

Paiva Beach

Things to do

Porto de Galinhas sign

Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas

￥4,049
per adult
Full Day Tour To Porto De Galinhas
Recife street on an overcast day

City Tour Recife And Olinda

￥3,615
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour Recife And Olinda
Recife & Olinda Highlights

Recife & Olinda Highlights

￥44,826
per traveler
Recife & Olinda Highlights
City Tour Olinda

City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

￥14,460
per adult
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
City Tour Recife with Catamaran included

City Tour Recife with Catamaran included

￥21,690
per traveler
City Tour Recife with Catamaran included
Caetano Family in City Tour Recife Olinda.

Recife & Olinda City Tour

￥14,308
per traveler
Recife & Olinda City Tour
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Olinda Historical Center Hotel Deals

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
2.5 out of 5
Rua Prudente de Morais, 441, Carmo, Olinda, PE
The price is ￥9,736 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
￥9,736
￥11,244 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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 Jul 10, 2024

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos
Pousada Convento da Conceição
Pousada Convento da Conceição
3 out of 5
R. Bpo. Coutinho, Alto da Sé, Olinda, PE
The price is ￥5,512 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
￥5,512
￥5,787 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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 Do Carmo Square and Alto da Se Park ...
"Quaint and historical!"

Reviewed on Jan 11, 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 ￥13,087 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
￥13,087
￥15,050 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of Sao Francisco and Convent ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (256 reviews)
"Terreno lindamente paisagístico, perto do bairro histórico de Olinda e também perto do Centro de Convenções de Pernambuco, com uma ótima piscina e um delicioso café da manhã!"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

Hotel 7 Colinas
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 Convent of Sao Francisco and Alto da Se Cathedral ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
"People very friendly, they do what they can to help you"

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

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Hotel Pousada São Francisco
Pousada do Amparo
Pousada do Amparo
3 out of 5
Rua do Amparo, 199, Olinda, Pernambuco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥6,213 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
￥6,213
￥7,176 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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 Do Carmo Square and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (178 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 Mar 16, 2025

Pousada do Amparo
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 ￥4,247 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
￥4,247
￥4,459 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (2,094 reviews)
"Great value. Telephone was broken, and no towels. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Rede Andrade Onda Mar
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Other neighborhoods 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 Praça Rio Branco.

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

3/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the theaters in Boa Vista, and Parque Theater 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 Recife City Museum, 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

Olinda Historical Center