Olinda Historical Center Travel Guide

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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 #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 #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 #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 is a colonial town on Brazil’s northeast coast, near the city of Recife. Founded in 1535 by the Portuguese, it’s built on steep hillsides and distinguished by its 18th-century architecture, baroque churches, convents, monasteries and brightly painted houses. Originally a center for the sugarcane industry, it’s now known as an artists’ colony, with many galleries, workshops and museums.

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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 Olinda PE
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of Sao Francisco and Convent of San Francisco are ...
Hotel Pousada São Francisco
Vila Mar Hotel

Vila Mar Hotel

3 out of 5
R. Manuel Borba, 228 Olinda PE
The price is Rp1.307.131 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
Rp1.307.131
per night
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Milagres Beach and Sao Bento Monastery are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The place was clean

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Vila Mar Hotel
Hotel 7 Colinas

Hotel 7 Colinas

3 out of 5
Ladeira de São Francisco, 307 Olinda PE
The price is Rp1.762.504 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
Rp1.762.504
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Convent of Sao Francisco and Convent of ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (293 reviews)
Pillow covers and blanket smelled dusty.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hotel 7 Colinas
Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

Pousada dos Quatro Cantos

2.5 out of 5
Rua Prudente de Morais, 441 Olinda PE
The price is Rp1.136.759 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp1.136.759
per night
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Mauricio de Nassau House and Do Carmo Square are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (131 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
Pousada Convento da Conceição

Pousada Convento da Conceição

3 out of 5
R. Bpo. Coutinho Olinda PE
The price is Rp685.832 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
Rp685.832
per night
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Olinda. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Popular attractions Do Carmo Square and Alto da Se Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
Everything in the convent was very clean. The courtyards and cloisters were very pleasant, and the staff were very attentive and friendly.”

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Pousada Convento da Conceição
Pousada do Amparo

Pousada do Amparo

3 out of 5
Rua do Amparo, 199 Olinda Pernambuco
The price is Rp1.200.588 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
Rp1.200.588
per night
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this pousada in Olinda. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Mercado da Ribeira Square and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (195 reviews)
The room was always clean and tidy and the cleaning ladies were consistently kind. The rustic decoration provides a cozy atmosphere. The setup is friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back when we have a chance to travel through the Northeast of Brazil.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Pousada do Amparo
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Other neighbourhoods around Olinda Historical Center

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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 Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna.

Santo Amaro
Historical Center of Recife City - Pernambuco, Brazil; Shutterstock ID 452349505

Recife Antigo

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Recife Antigo. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro Cultural Cais do Sertão or Malakoff Tower.

Recife Antigo
street view of olinda near recife pernambuco state brazil

Graças

Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.

Graças
Church of Our Lady of Carmo do Rio Branco is one of oldest buildings of Boa Vista in presence of Carmelite White River dates from 1725.

Boa Vista

Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boa Vista
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Derby

You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Derby. You might want to make time for a stop at Cinema da Fundacao Joaquim Nabuco or Pernambuco Medicine Memorial.

Derby
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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 Travel Guide