Ilha do Leite, Recife

Ilha do Leite · 1.2 km to the city center (Recife)

Ilha do Leite, Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil

The listing shows only an approximate location, so this report describes the area within about 500 m.

Scores

Overall5.8Fair

This address is close to the city center of Recife, walkable, and served by good public transport. It is very noisy, with lots of bars and nightlife; safety calls for extra care at night. The neighborhood is central and built-up.

Walkability6.9/10 Good
Public transport7.7/10 Good
Safety4.9/10 Poor
Nightlife10.0/10 Very lively
Quiet2.7/10 Very poor

Safety by day 5.5/10, at night 4.5/10.

About Ilha do Leite

A central, built-up Recife neighborhood known for its concentration of hospitals and medical institutions. Streets are active with patients, staff, visitors, taxis, and traffic during the day, while some blocks become noticeably quieter after business hours.

Good for

  • business travelers
  • solo travelers
  • long stays
  • public transport users

Less suited to

  • quiet seekers
  • families
  • nature lovers
  • beach lovers

Watch out for

  • Take extra care with phones and bags in busy streets and around hospital entrances.
  • After dark, prefer well-lit, active streets and avoid walking alone on quiet blocks.
  • Use caution when crossing streets and around frequent taxi and vehicle traffic.

Sources

Getting around

  • 180369 Bus, 160 m
  • 180370 Bus, 250 m
  • 180167 Bus, 250 m
  • 180389 Bus, 280 m
  • 180385 Bus, 280 m

1.2 km to the city center (Recife).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • Extra 700 m
  • Panificadora Santa Cruz 700 m
  • Padeiria 710 m
  • Mercearia José de Alencar 740 m
  • Santa Terezinha 790 m

Restaurants

  • Skillus Classic 210 m
  • Aconchego do Matuto 270 m
  • Burger King 470 m
  • é o bule vegetariano 480 m
  • Churrascaria Spettus 690 m

Bars and pubs

  • Aquários Bar 600 m
  • Bar do Céu 610 m
  • Conchittas 630 m
  • Amigos do Pop Bar 630 m
  • Clube Metrópole 640 m

Health

  • Hospital Ilha do Leite 70 m
  • Hospital Albert Sabin 190 m
  • SEOPE - Seu Hosptial de Olhos 260 m
  • Hospital de Olhos de Pernambuco 310 m
  • Hospital Unimed Recife III 320 m

Parks

  • Praça Joaquim de Brito 170 m
  • Praça Doutor Fernando Figueira 210 m
  • Praça Miguel de Cervantes 260 m
  • Praça Chora menino 440 m
  • IMIP 510 m