Salvador

The upper-middle-range Hotel Casa do Amarelindo is a beautifully restored boutique gem in the historic center of Salvador, set amid colorful colonial buildings. — Oyster

An interesting backpacker pad where English is spoken. — Rough Guide

It’s the combination of elegant design, sophisticated service, and location overlooking the curved beach of bohemian neighborhood Rio Vermelho that makes this converted colonial mansion such a winner. — Fodor's

Housed in a 125-year-old heritage mansion just across from the beach, Village Novo has a number of nice rooms at reasonable rates. — Frommer's

One of Bahia’s most elegant hotels, in a beautifully restored nineteenth-century residence full of character. — Rough Guide

One of the city's enduring budget options...the hotel is within walking distance of a number of Salvador's art museums and it's a short taxi ride from the historic center. — Fodor's

Across the road from the Forte São Diogo, the six-story Grande Hotel has plain but modern rooms, with tile floors and sizeable windows. — Lonely Planet

This pleasant, GLBT friendly B&B a few steps from Barra beach wins over independent travelers, couples, and families alike with its competitive prices and simple, Mediterranean-style design. — Fodor's

The 284-room Sheraton da Bahia - Hotel Salvador is a four-pearl option located in central Salvador, a 10- to 15-minute drive from the Pelourinho historic district. — Oyster

Located in the bohemian district of Rio Vermelho, this high-rise building of serviced apartments with a sleek, modern design offers reliable quality. — Fodor's

A modern hotel with a cool, spacious lobby overlooking the beach, pretty good service, a restaurant and bright, contemporary style rooms with LCD TVs, fridge and sea views. — Rough Guide

Catussaba Resort Hotel is a traditional three-pearl property fronting Itapua Beach, a 30-minute drive from Salvador’s historic district. — Oyster

A few blocks south of the cobblestones, this well-liked budget hotel has attractive two-tone wood floors and tidy fan-cooled rooms that open onto the street. — Lonely Planet

Part of the Sol Express hotel chain, Gran Hotel Stella Maris Resort is a large facility with 334 rooms. — Oyster

This small expat-run guesthouse gets mixed reviews, but generally it’s well-liked for the warm welcome and complimentary extras. — Lonely Planet