A Casa Das Portas Velhas

A Casa das Portas Velhas Boutique Hotel is a restored 19th-century Salvador manor filled with paintings, sculpture, and original fixtures. Its location on Largo de Palma puts it among many centuries-old buildings, including the 17th-century Church of Our Lady of La Palma. Its soaring works by Brazilian artists are just around the corner from the hotel.

Pelourinho, the most historic neighborhood in Brazil's most historic city, is just 1.25 km (0.7 mi) away. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to street music, craft markets, and public religious ceremonies. Mercado Modelo, the city's main market, offers souvenirs, and the adjacent square often hosts capoeira performances.

A Casa das Portas Velhas offers room service during limited hours. Wireless/wired Internet access is complimentary, so you can check your email throughout the hotel. Left your laptop at home? The hotel has computers available for guest use. When you're ready to relax, you can sink into a plush chair in the library.

This Salvador hotel has just 15 rooms, all individually decorated with period details. Beds have cotton sheets and headboards made from the house's original doors. TVs come with satellite channels, and the bathroom includes a hair dryer and a shower. There is an n-room safe and complimentary wireless Internet access.