LA VILLA BAHIA, SALVADOR
A HISTORIC POUSADA IN SALVADOR’S OLD TOWN
In the heart of Salvador’s UNESCO-listed centre, La Villa Bahia reflects the city’s Portuguese heritage while keeping things relaxed and personal. The hotel spans two 17th and 18th-century mansions arranged around shaded patios, with a small outdoor pool for cooling off after exploring the cobbled streets.
A communal rooftop terrace, reached by elevator, brings broad views across Pelourinho; several rooms also feature private terraces. Inside, 17 individually styled rooms and suites draw on chapters of maritime history, with timber floors, antiques and bold colour. Step outside to museums, galleries, music venues and the ornate São Francisco Church, all within a short walk.
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LA VILLA BAHIA
At a glance
- Historic boutique pousada spanning two restored 17th–18th-century mansions on Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco, in Pelourinho (UNESCO old town).
- 17 individually styled rooms themed to Portuguese trade routes; some add private terraces and views to São Francisco or the patios.
- Twin interior patios, compact outdoor pool, and a third-floor rooftop terrace with loungers and a shower; elevator access to upper levels.
- Table-served breakfast in the green patio; cosy bar for coffee and aperitifs
- Prime old-town setting for museums, music venues and the ornate São Francisco Church, all a short walk away.
For leisure and pleasure
- Tempting plunge pool and sun deck
- Two garden courtyards for relaxing and socialising
- Panoramic terrace with grand views over the colourful facades and roofs of the historic quarter
- Perfect setting for exploring Pelourinho and the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Salvador
- Close to the city’s major sight-seeing opportunities, restaurants, galleries, museums, bars and nightlife
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