Hotel Villa Bahia

Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

9.6

Outstanding(170 Reviews)

Hotel in Salvador

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Salvador hotel in Pelourinho with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Hotel Villa Bahia offers 17 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Salvador

Nearby attractions

Bahia Naútico Museum

4.8 mi

Itaipava Fonte Nova Arena

Available Rooms

Deluxe Room

1 Queen • 355 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Hotel Villa Bahia

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9.6

Outstanding(170 Reviews)

Hotel in Salvador

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Salvador

Nearby attractions

Bahia Naútico Museum

4.8 mi

Itaipava Fonte Nova Arena

Available Rooms

Deluxe Room

1 Queen • 355 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.6

Outstanding(170 Reviews)

4.0

Nov 2024

Great historic property updated for a cozy stay. It was beautiful, comfortable and staff was great. The pool, though beautiful, was quite small and seemed unusable -- it looked like a mosquito haven of still water!

5.0

Nov 2024

Amazing hotel in the heart of the historic district.

5.0

Oct 2024

Very beautiful hotel in the best location in Salvador historic center. Room was very spacious and beautifully decorated. Great beds and really nice bathroom. Breakfast was amazing and all the staff was so helpful and service minded. 10/10

8.0

Jun 2024

10.0

Jun 2024

We highly recommend this hotel. We received such a warm welcome on arrival; the staff even helped us take our luggage up to our room. The breakfast area downstairs was beautiful and scenic, partially indoors and outside and the lady and guy that served us each day were so very friendly and helpful. When we saw our room for the first time we were in awe; there was a small entry hall (lounge/ tv room) which led into the large bedroom with plenty of storage, with a large bathroom and shower and there was even access to our own private verandah on the roof with a view of rooftops and churches (the famous church of gold, a stones throw away). The room was cleaned each day with beautiful precision and care, and even if we're still in the room they would call us to ask if we wanted our room cleaned. Last but by no means least, we must pay tribute to the front of house team, each and every one of them was so warm and polite and helpful, wishing us good morning or good night each time, giving us directions with such patience and always with a smile on their face. In particular we want to give huge praise to the lady in the white dress with curly hair who worked the day shift and Jeff who worked nights. We will definitely be back.

10.0

May 2024

Excellent location in the historic center of Salvador. Lots of shops, restaurants and historic sites nearby. Staff very friendly and helpful

5.0

Apr 2024

Beautiful apartment in incredible location. Cuisine presented with elegance and charm. Lovely scenery and accommodations. Stay was very pleasant.

5.0

Apr 2024

My stay at Hotel Villa Bahia was wonderful. It is very convenient within the Historic City Center. Breakfast was wonderful and the staff was very helpful to me as a first time traveler to Salvador.

5.0

Mar 2024

This is a lovely small hotel in a restored old building. The rooms are beautifully decorated and furnished with a mixture of antiques and are very spacious . The staff are friendly and very helpful.

10.0

Feb 2024

Classic old pension with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and lovely furniture. Staff was outstanding! Highly recommend

10.0

Feb 2024

Pelourinho is the central area of Salvador, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hotel is in the centre of Pelourinho, what can be better. Everything is within 3-10 min walk. Sometimes outside sounds come through but those are church bells or local talented musicians, pleasant to hear that authenticity. The hotel is in a historic building, once in you feel centuries old cultural spirit, truly inspiring. The era of Portuguese geographical discoveries. Beautifully decorated hotel, with meticulous attention to every historic detail. At the same time modern amenities are there as well so the rooms are very comfortable, nice and clean. Small swimming pool is a relief after hot walk. Rooftop area gives good views of central part of the city. Staff members take care of every visitor. Really enjoyed my stay in this historic hotel. Thanks a lot.

10.0

Feb 2024

Beautiful historical building, carefully restored, to a high standard, very helpful staff

5.0

Oct 2023

Lovely place, in the heart of Pelourinho. A safe street patrolled by police. Lovely room with lots of character and great service. Breakfast was very nice too, with a different regional dish every day.

5.0

Oct 2023

Villa Bahia a truly amazing hotel in theheart of Salvador's historic center. Beautiful hotel, spacious rooms, friendly staff, delicious breakfast.

10.0

Jul 2023

The hotel is a gem. The location is excellent and the decor and service at the Hotel makes it a special experience. Restoration was done well and staff was friendly. It made our Salvador trip unforgettable.

8.0

Jul 2023

This is a unique place to stay that fits in with the old world charm of the surrounding pelhourino area. The building is super old but has been well-kept and has modern amenities like air conditioning and an awesome shower. Comfortable bed. At the same time there are oddities like the old school window shutters and gigantic skeleton key to the room that makes you feel like you are back in time. There is some noise from the surrounding bars but it’s part of the charm of this part of the city and did not go on too late or disturb my sleep at all (you can always close windows and turn on air con). Staff was really lovely, helpful, and spoke good English. You hear some scare stories about pelhourino being unsafe. This is directly in the middle of the safest square in that neighborhood next to the main attraction, the church. If you stick to the main tourist areas/ paths (they are obvious) you’ll feel safe and have lots of options for shopping food and nightlife. Compared to other parts of Salvador I think this area is a must-see. Don’t miss it. And this is maybe the best place to stay in that area which already feels somehow back in time.

10.0

Jun 2023

Beautiful building conveniently located.

10.0

Apr 2023

Amazing historical location and home. Wonderful staff!

10.0

Mar 2023

Gorgeous hotel centrally located in the Pelourinho.

10.0

Feb 2023

Fantastic location in centre of historic town, and very safe to walk about in the evening, which is an issue as a few blocks away from the centre it can be sketchy. The hotel itself was a sight of its own, as it is the former home of a sugar trade businessman, and it has beautiful pieces of that era while being beautifully restored. The breakfast in the terrace were delicious. The staff were very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The only place we would stay in Salvador.

10.0

Dec 2022

Great place

10.0

Nov 2022

Beautiful hotel! Very well decorated and located.

5.0

Nov 2022

Wonderful staff and a very beautiful unique and cozy interior.

10.0

Oct 2022

Wonderful kind service, everyone on the property from Marilene in the dining room to everyone at the front desk made me feel cared for and like I was staying at someone’s beautiful home because they treated me like a friend they cared about. When I was sick the hotel staff checked in on me and made sure I had tea. I am so grateful I was near such wonderful people while I recovered from my travel bug I got along the way. I think the colonialism theme of the hotel is the only downside, gives a dark vibe and feels pretty unoriginal. The hotel could easily be maintained as is but drop the intense colonialism elements and that would be refreshing. Good breakfast and pool looked super cute even though I didn’t swim.

10.0

Oct 2022

Excellent location. It is a well preserved old building. You hear the church bells toll and the beautiful music from the local artists who play on the street. It gets quiet at 9:30 or 10:00.

5.0

Feb 2022

A dream of a place that helped me fall in love with the city. If you like breakfasts, music and architecture, this is the hotel for you. I cannot wait to go back.

3.0

Jan 2022

5.0

Jan 2022

We had a wonderful experience at this hotel. They preserve the original building, letting you have an idea how people lived at that time. We would stay there again anytime.

5.0

Jun 2021

Wonderful and would recommend to anyone, loved the quaint and classic features, it was a real treat.

5.0

May 2021

Very unique hotel, nice design and atmosphere, very good staff, recommended

5.0

Feb 2021

Amazing location, amazing staff and amazing Building.

5.0

Jan 2021

Beautiful, charming and historic house converted into a delightful boutique hotel. With a super friendly and charming team to match. Highly recommend. Much better all round than at least one very nearby fancy 5* hotel where we also stayed. And that deserves a mention

5.0

Jan 2020

Very central, helpful staff and pretty room. The only negative was that the bed was very hard.

5.0

Nov 2019

Our suite had a private terrace with a table and chairs as well as a hammock. VERY quiet. The restaurant is excellent and the free breakfast is five stars! Very friendly, helpful staff. We would recommend the hotel to the most discerning clientele. The location is on a pedestrian-only street with gorgeous colonial era buildings. Spectacular!

5.0

Oct 2019

Extremely helpful and pleasant staff; lovely rooms; terrific restaurant; great location and reasonable prices. What else could one want?

5.0

Apr 2019

I stayed in two boutique properties on my recent trip to Salvador. The other (Casa do Amarelindo) was a tad friendlier, more professional, and had a few more creature comforts. BUT for history, tradition, elegance, and style, nothing can touch Hotel Villa Bahia. The rooms don't have numbers; they have names (and years) associated with Portuguese voyages of discovery. I stayed in Gana (i.e. "Ghana"). Room was large and comfortable, filled with beautiful antique (or faux antique) furnishings. High ceilings. Appreciated the small bath. The only real flaw was that the shower had substandard water pressure. Breakfast was good. Was happy to have dinner one night in the high-end restaurant. Very good, though portions were small. The building is awesome and fun to explore. The small back pool patio; the quaint roofdeck. Location couldn't be better. On one of the main pedestrian streets, just steps away from the Church of San Francisco -- Salvador's greatest site. It was raining when I visited the Church. I barely got wet, the entrance was so close to the hotel. Overall, not only nice but memorable.

3.0

Apr 2019

This is a hotel with great service, location and staff

3.0

Mar 2019

It was a great location with lots of local amenities Would highly recommend this hotel when staying in Salvador

5.0

Dec 2018

The location in the heart of the historic district combined with the colonial decor made for a memorable experience. We stayed in Goa which was spacious and comfortable and comes highly recommended. Initially we were a little worried that it would be noisy give the location facing the street/square; however, by night it was surprisingly quiet. Probably the best thing about this was the hotel staff. Leo and Santiago went out of their way to assist us in every way possible. Leo even participated in a capoeira class with us which was definitely a highlight of the 4 days we spent in Salvador!

3.0

Sep 2018

Hotel Villa Bahia is beautiful! It is an old mansion that's been renovated and turned into a hotel. We stayed in the "Cochin" room (all the rooms have names instead of numbers and come with old fashioned keys/locks that are most likely original). The room is basically a duplex suite. On the first floor, you walk into the sitting room with a tv, then there's the bedroom with an open air bathroom. Up the stairs on the second level, there is a private sundeck with a little bit of a view of the city's historical district. The hotel is very clean, staff is multilingual and very friendly and helpful. One of the biggest bonuses of this hotel is its restaurant on the ground floor. One of the reviews I read mentioned that if you weren't staying here to definitely check out the restaurant. They were not wrong. Besides the delicious and healthy breakfast, the meal we had at dinner was one of our favorites of the entire 10-day/4-city Brazil trip.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Salvador?

The average price for a rental in Salvador is £33 per night. This rental is £143 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Villa Bahia. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Villa Bahia. Enjoy the water!

Is Hotel Villa Bahia pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hotel Villa Bahia?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.

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Hotel Villa Bahia

Hotel in Salvador

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Salvador

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Room

Hotel Villa Bahia

Hotel in Salvador

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Salvador

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Salvador?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hotel Villa Bahia pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hotel Villa Bahia?

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