The Brisamar is a good-value high-end beach option, with particularly clean rooms, a spacious pool area and sea views from some rooms. The beach just here is rather rocky, though. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Recently renovated, this stylish resort hotel surrounded by attractive gardens is considered the nicest place to stay in town. Beyond having all the amenities of a fancy hotel, it is close to Calhau beach. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Pousada Colonial offers comfortable rooms and luxurious suites in a lovely restored colonial mansion. Some rooms have fantastic views over the old city. The building is covered inside and out with unique raised azulejos, which the tourism authority has adopted as its mascot for b… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In a beautifully restored colonial building, all polished wood and cool floor tiles, this is one of the nicest pousadas though slightly away from the heart of the Centro Histórico. Ancient phonograph, radio and telephone equipment at reception set a bygone-era tone, but the rooms… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Friendly, basic budget spot with fan-cooled rooms, kept clean enough. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Rambling corridors in another restored mansion lead around two patio-gardens to attractive rooms with polished wood floors and furniture. There's a good street-view lounge. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Tia Maria is a smart option for those who want to enjoy the beach bars, but be relatively close to the historic center. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Near the more expensive Pousada Colonial, the Vitória has ample rooms with improvised bathrooms, along an inner patio. It's also a family home, with a friendly welcome. Full Lonely Planet Review ›