🇧🇷 Salvador, Brazil
Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare
📍 167, Rua Socrates Guanaes Gones, Salvador
Dein Aufenthalt — Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare
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Das Eigentum — Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare
Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare is a compact 3-star hotel in a converted 1950s apartment block on the edge of Pelourinho. The lobby feels like a time capsule: polished terrazzo floors, dark wood reception desk, and a small lift that creaks up to simple, clean rooms with tiled bathrooms and ceiling fans. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to sleep right inside the historic centre without paying boutique prices; you get a rooftop terrace with a decent view of the bay, not luxury.
Chroniken von Salvador
Salvador was founded in 1549 as the first capital of colonial Brazil, built on a bluff overlooking the Bay of All Saints. Its upper city became the administrative and religious hub, lined with baroque churches and pastel-coloured mansions, while the lower city grew as a commercial port. The transatlantic slave trade brought an enormous African population whose religious, musical and culinary traditions shaped the city’s identity. Today Salvador is Brazil’s most Afro-Brazilian city, its Pelourinho district a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its summer street festivals – especially Carnival – draw millions. Contemporary culture pulses with capoeira, candomblé, samba-reggae and acarajé stalls on every corner.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Salvador-Guide →Die besten Monate
September to November: warm, mostly sunny days, low chance of rain, and far fewer tourists than during summer or Carnival.
Peak / Festival Surge
December to March, especially Carnival (February or March). Hotels triple their rates; the city is packed with revellers, street parties and parades. Carnival alone drives a massive price surge.
Budget Schulter Saison
April to June and August are good budget windows. You get milder weather, thinner crowds, and hotel prices drop 40-60% from peak. Still humid, but pleasant enough for sightseeing.
Wetter & Verpackung
July is Salvador’s ‘winter’ – humid, overcast and prone to short, heavy downpours, though temperatures stay around 22-27°C. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella and fast-dry walking shoes, not sandals.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Salvador
- The Lacerda Elevator connecting the upper and lower city is undergoing intermittent maintenance in mid-2026; check operation status before relying on it.
- Pelourinho’s pedestrianisation scheme continues to expand, with more streets closed to vehicles from Friday to Sunday evenings.
- Salvador airport’s new international arrivals terminal opened in 2025, but Uber pick-up zones have shifted to level 1 of the car park.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 7, facing the rear of the building (away from Rua Socrates Guanaes Gones). These upper floors avoid street-level noise and have a better chance of a quieter stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing the street. The lower floors pick up traffic noise from the busy Rua Socrates Guanaes Gones and potential foot traffic from the entrance.
Best views
Rooms facing the street (Rua Socrates Guanaes Gones) will give you a view of the urban neighbourhood and possibly some city skyline, but at the cost of noise. The rear-facing rooms look onto neighbouring buildings and courtyards.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 through 7 are the quietest, being high enough to reduce street noise but not so high that lift machinery or rooftop activity becomes a problem.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in a busy part of Salvador. Expect traffic noise during the day and early evening, especially on lower floors. Weekends might bring street parties or music from nearby bars.
Insider tips
Ask for a room on floor 5 or 6 when booking, as these are reliably quiet. If you drive, check if the hotel has off-street parking or if you'll need to use nearby paid lots on Rua Socrates Guanaes Gones.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare
Free Wi-Fi (unlimited data, typical speed 15 Mbps); one device per room, login via room number and surname
One elevator serves all 4 floors; ground floor accessible. No stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers; a digital newsstand is not offered. The building is a modern 3-star construction with no notable heritage quirks
Standard check-in from 14:00; early check-in and bag drop allowed after 10:00 (subject to availability); late check-out until 15:00 for R$ 60, after 15:00 charged a full extra night
Free storage at reception for same-day check-in/out only; longer holds possible for R$ 10 per bag per day
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; wheelchair-accessible ground floor rooms available; upper floors rely solely on lift (no stair access issues). Narrow corridors may hinder larger wheelchairs
No on-site parking; valet not available. Nearest public car park 'Estacionamento Barra' at Rua Marques de Olinda, 150, R$ 25 per night (no EV charging)
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: R$ 5.00 per person per night (mandatory for guests staying in Salvador)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of 50% of the total stay is required at booking; at check-in a card hold of R$ 200 for incidentals is placed
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Place of worship: Mosteiro São Francisco (634 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Presbiteriana de Brotas (924 m · ~12 min walk)
- Place of worship: Ilê Axé Iatolonum (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Place of worship: Ilê Axé Akaraizo (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Shopping Paseo Itaigara — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Praça Hildebrando Kruthanp — 801 m · ~10 min walk
A Casa do Rio Vermelho — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
Praça das Artes — 415 m · ~5 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Banco24Horas — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Farmácia Cidade jardim — 331 m · ~4 min walk
Natureza e Cia — 804 m · ~10 min walk
Estação Cidade Jardim — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco) inside shopping centres or on main streets; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaux – terrible rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, pharmacies and mid-range restaurants; contactless works in most shops. Small bars and street stalls are cash only.
Restaurants: 10% service charge often included – check bill; if not, rounding up 10% is fine. Taxis: rounding up to the nearest Real. Hotel staff: R$5-10 for porters, optional for cleaners.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafezinho (small strong coffee) at any padaria (bakery): R$4-6.
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a local lanchonete: R$18-25.
A main dish (e.g. moqueca or grilled fish) at a simple restaurant: R$30-45.
Acarajé or abará from baianas on street corners in barrio centres; Pelourinho and Rio Vermelho have clusters of cheap barracas.
Supermercado TodoDia and Rede Mix are common budget chains in this area.
Feira de São Joaquim (weekend market) for cheap clothes and local crafts; also Rua Direita de Santo Antônio in Pelourinho for affordable handicrafts.
Bus: R$5.20 single fare – use rechargeable SalvadorCard. From airport: take bus Aéreo (R$5.20) to Praça da Sé, then walk/taxi. Avoid taxis.
1) Drink tap water from restaurants is free – ask for água do filtro. 2) Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets, not tourist kiosks. 3) Use bus over Uber – Uber surge pricing is savage in peak hours.
Gut zu wissen — Salvador
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.14 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Salvador, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia Cidade jardim — 331 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Santo Antônio Além do Carmo (Plano inclinado do Carmo) → Comércio (lower city) — then ferry to Itaparica or bus
💡 Not for airport use, but essential for local trips to the lower city markets. From the pousada, walk 3 mins down the hill to the funicular — it drops you at Modelo Market. The Elevador Lacerda nearby is a quicker option (same cost).
SSA Airport (stop outside arrivals) → Terminal da Lapa (then walk 15 mins or taxi to Villa Carmo)
💡 Buy a reloadable Salvador card (Cartão Integração) from the driver — it lets you pay for both this bus and the local buses. At Lapa, do not walk alone at night; take a short taxi (R$ 12) to the pousada.
Aeroporto Station (connected to airport) → Lapa Station (then transfer to bus or taxi)
💡 Works well for day arrivals — the station is right below the airport. At Lapa, catch the 'Pelourinho' bus to the Carmo stairs. Avoid this after dark as Lapa square can feel sketchy.
Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) → Pousada Villa Carmo, Santo Antônio Além do Carmo
💡 Prepay at the official taxi booth in arrivals to avoid haggling. The fare includes the shuttle over the bay — drivers take the ferry to Itaparica if you're staying on the island, but for the Pelourinho area, they go via the mainland bridge.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare?
Request a room on floors 4 to 7, facing the rear of the building (away from Rua Socrates Guanaes Gones). These upper floors avoid street-level noise and have a better chance of a quieter stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing the street. The lower floors pick up traffic noise from the busy Rua Socrates Guanaes Gones and potential foot traffic from the entrance.
Is Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in a busy part of Salvador. Expect traffic noise during the day and early evening, especially on lower floors. Weekends might bring street parties or music from nearby bars.
Which rooms have the best views at Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare?
Rooms facing the street (Rua Socrates Guanaes Gones) will give you a view of the urban neighbourhood and possibly some city skyline, but at the cost of noise. The rear-facing rooms look onto neighbouring buildings and courtyards.
What are insider tips for staying at Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare?
Ask for a room on floor 5 or 6 when booking, as these are reliably quiet. If you drive, check if the hotel has off-street parking or if you'll need to use nearby paid lots on Rua Socrates Guanaes Gones.
What time is check-in at Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare?
Check-in at Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi (unlimited data, typical speed 15 Mbps); one device per room, login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare?
R$ 5.00 per person per night (mandatory for guests staying in Salvador)
Where can I eat cheaply near Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare?
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a local lanchonete: R$18-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Edifício Terrazzo Castellamare?
Bus: R$5.20 single fare – use rechargeable SalvadorCard. From airport: take bus Aéreo (R$5.20) to Praça da Sé, then walk/taxi. Avoid taxis.
When is the best time to visit Salvador?
September to November: warm, mostly sunny days, low chance of rain, and far fewer tourists than during summer or Carnival.
Top-Attraktionen in Salvador
💡 Haggle firmly but politely for half the initial price; the best deals are on leather and lace, not tourist trinkets.
💡 Go early on Sunday mornings for the quieter streets and impromptu drumming circles at Terreiro de Jesus.
💡 Free on Tuesdays; otherwise 10 reais. The on-site restaurant is overpriced, but the picnic benches outside are perfect for lunch.
💡 Bring your own towel and cold drinks—beach-chair rentals are steep. Swim near the lifeguard posts only.
💡 The ride costs about 15 centavos, but skip the queue by using the free staircase next to it if you're fit.