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Pelourinho, Salvador

Centro Histórico · 3.3 km to the city center (Salvador)

Pelourinho, Centro Histórico, Salvador, Região Geográfica Imediata de Salvador, Região Metropolitana de Salvador, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Salvador, Bahia, Região Nordeste, 40020-280, Brasil

Scores

Overall6.5Good

This address is located in the colorful UNESCO-listed historic quarter of Centro Histórico. It is very walkable and has good public transport, but the area is very noisy with limited nightlife. While safe by day, this location requires extra care at night.

Walkability9.8/10 Excellent
Public transport7.2/10 Good
Safety4.8/10 Poor
Nightlife3.0/10 Very little
Quiet2.0/10 Very poor

Safety by day 6/10, at night 4/10.

About Centro Histórico

A colorful UNESCO-listed historic quarter with steep cobbled streets, restored colonial buildings, churches, galleries, cafés, restaurants, bars, and lively public spaces. Pelourinho is busiest around its main attractions and becomes quieter on some side streets after dark.

Good for

  • first-time visitors
  • culture lovers
  • foodies
  • couples
  • solo travelers

Less suited to

  • quiet seekers
  • people with limited mobility
  • drivers
  • families
  • long stays

Watch out for

  • Stay on busy, well-lit streets after dark and use a trusted taxi or ride service for door-to-door travel.
  • Keep phones and valuables out of sight in crowded squares and near attractions.
  • Expect steep, uneven cobblestones and limited vehicle access.
  • Check your accommodation’s access arrangements, especially for late arrivals.

Sources

Getting around

  • Terminal Turístico Náutico da Bahia Ferry, 570 m
  • Campo da Pólvora Metro, 650 m

3.3 km to the city center (Salvador).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • Paris 270 m
  • Laranjeira & CIA Mercado e Hortfruti 370 m
  • Mercadinho Bom D+ 460 m
  • ??? 500 m
  • Palmar Essencias e Ervas 620 m

Restaurants

  • Odoyá 70 m
  • Mariposa 70 m
  • Subway 70 m
  • Boteco de pelourinho 80 m
  • Cuco 100 m

Cafés

  • Pãozito 180 m
  • Café MunCab 330 m
  • Café no Porto 560 m
  • Cafélier 730 m

Bars and pubs

  • Cravinho 90 m
  • Poison Drinkeria Club 200 m
  • Bar Zulu 230 m

Health

  • Ministério da Saúde 370 m
  • Mercadão dos Remédios 400 m
  • Serviço de Atenção Especializada São Francisco do Centro Comunitário Padre Luna 410 m
  • Centro de Saúde Ramiro de Azevedo 600 m
  • Drogarias Planeta 620 m

Parks

  • Praça dos Veteranos 250 m
  • Praça Tomé de Souza 270 m

Sights

  • Zumbi dos Palmares 100 m
  • Terreiro de Jesus 110 m
  • Praça da Sé 160 m
  • Escola Olodum 240 m
  • Monumento a Luís Dias 260 m