Hotel Villa Bahia

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Largo do Cruzeiro de Sao Francisco, 16/18, Pelourinho, Salvador, BA, 40020-280
  • São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
    1 min walk
  • Nossa Senhora de Conceicao da Praia Church
    9 min walk
  • Lacerda Elevator
    10 min walk
  • Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.)
    37 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Salvador

With a stay at Hotel Villa Bahia, you'll be centrally located in Salvador, within a 15-minute drive of Farol da Barra Beach and Escola Olodum. .This boutique hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Porto da Barra Beach and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Itapuã Beach.

What's nearby

  • São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lacerda Elevator - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mercado Modelo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arena Fonte Nova - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porto da Barra Beach - 18 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Campo da Pólvora Station - 9 min walk
  • Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl. Airport (SSA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Cravinho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantina da Lua - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Odoyá - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O Cravinho do Carlinhos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cuco Bistrô - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Villa Bahia

Salvador hotel in Pelourinho with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bahia Villa
Hotel Villa Bahia
Hotel Villa Bahia Salvador
Villa Bahia
Villa Bahia Hotel
Villa Bahia Salvador
Hotel Villa Bahia Hotel
Hotel Villa Bahia Salvador
Hotel Villa Bahia Hotel Salvador

Hotel Villa Bahia Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the historic center of Salvador. Lots of shops, restaurants and historic sites nearby. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful apartment in incredible location. Cuisine presented with elegance and charm. Lovely scenery and accommodations. Stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for Solo Travelers!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

M R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic old pension with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and lovely furniture. Staff was outstanding! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malik, Atyrau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical building, carefully restored, to a high standard, very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nazanin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, charming place
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building conveniently located.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historical location and home. Wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel centrally located in the Pelourinho.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael, montreal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Pittsburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place

10/10 Excellent

Maly Chong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Very well decorated and located.

10/10 Excellent

Brystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maritza, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A dream of a place
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022