Pousada Redfish

Spacious, colorful, and reflecting the very charm of the city it graces, Salvador de Bahia, this hotel is an ideal retreat for travelers looking to get away from it all. Set in the heart of the historical center, just footsteps away from Pelourinho, this guesthouse features 8 rooms bursting with Brazilian charm and character. Owned and run by an English artist, the hotel's facade displays splashes of green and white, among a host of other details, that can also be found within its cozy interiors. Upon arrival, direct any questions regarding trips and tours to the warm staff at the reception, which is conveniently open 24 hours a day.

Spacious rooms with high wooden ceilings and patterned stone floors add to the hotel's strong aesthetic appeal. Headboards, chairs, and other furnishings display hand-painted red fishes seemingly swimming in a sea of light blue - hence the hotel's name. In addition to having tile bathrooms, the units feature such amenities as air conditioning, king size beds, and telephones. Some even private terraces or small balconies from which you can enjoy 300° views of the bay and the city. Once you've unpacked, visit the 2-floor gallery and lounge area, which conveniently has a computer; if you brought your own laptop, however, you can stay connected with wireless internet access provided by the hotel. If you'd rather be closer to nature, lay on a hammock in the courtyard garden and let your worries disappear. The hotel serves breakfast until 11 AM.

Pousada Redfish is located in the historical centre of Salvador. Set in a quiet street, it is just a 5 minute walk from Pelourinho. The nearest beach, Porto da Barra, can be reached in just 10 minutes via taxi. The Luis Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is just 19 kilometers away.