Casa do Amarelindo

Hotel · Salvador da Bahia Pelourinho (Centro Histórico)

A small boutique hotel in a restored colonial house in the heart of the Pelourinho, with a rooftop pool and views over the bay. According to GayOut, Bar da Pri and Cereja Teatro Cabaré are a few minutes away on foot.

• ★ 4.8 on Google (565)
• Upscale
• Rooftop pool
• Restaurant

Address

Rua das Portas do Carmo 6
40026-290 Salvador da Bahia

Location

Pelourinho; Bar da Pri approx. 3 minutes on foot, Cereja Teatro Cabaré approx. 4 minutes on foot

Price range

upscale, from approx. €150 per night

Rooms

spacious rooms, some with balcony and bay view

Crowd

mixed

What makes the hotel stand out

The Casa do Amarelindo is run personally by its owners and is one of the best-rated hotels in the old town. GayOut lists it as gay-friendly (score 97/100) and names Grupo Gay da Bahia, Bar da Pri and Cereja Teatro Cabaré within 300 m. Double-glazed windows keep out the noise of the neighbourhood.

Rooms and amenities

Comfortable rooms, restaurant, bar, small pool and small gym. The breakfast selection and difficult car access via steep cobbled lanes are criticised.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (gay-friendly; Google reviews: 4.8 stars, 565 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.