Note: Where pousadas are off the beaten track, Google maps only show the nearest town, and are not an accurate guide to location.
The Casa do Amarelindo calls itself a hotel and it is definitely a boutique hotel in terms of luxury. The 10 suites are all spacious with huge box spring beds, excellent powershowers, egyptian cotton sheets, hairdrier, dressing gowns and beauty products in the bathroom. Some have whirlpool baths, and some have balconies, but all have double glazed windows which keeps outside noise to an absolute minimum.
At the same time the Amarelindo is definitely a pousada in terms of charm and atmosphere. French owners Gilles and Didier, refurbished the original colonial house from scratch keeping adding internal tropical gardens, 2 bars and a roof top swimming pools with fabulous views across the bay. Decoration is truly Bahian with strong colours, paintings and sculptures by local artists. The bustle of the historical centre is right outside, but once you are back in the Casa do Amarelindo in the care of its friendly and super attentive staff, you can forget the world outside and just relax in peace.
The Casa do Amarelindo is situated right in the historical centre between the Terreira do Jesus and the main Pelourinho square. Salvador itself used to be the capital of Brazil and buildings and particular churches in this area reflect the magnificence of a bygone age of gold and glory- and a rather less salubrious history of slavery. Over 6 million slaves came in to Brazil through Salvador and the African influence is still aboundingly evident in culture and religion.
Over the last 40 years there have been periods when the local governments has invested in the upkeep of the area, encouraging the refurbishment of colonial buildings and investing in cleaning and policing. Regrettably the present government does not see this as a priority, hence the rundown feel of the area, the dirt, and the return of hustlers, beggars. If you can ignore the poverty and problems for at least the period of your stay, there are a million and one interesting things to do in this area. If this bothers you, much better to stay down in one of the beach areas and just do a guided tour.
Igreja Sao Francisco (San Francisco church)
Tuesday evening blessing of the city with concerts after
Mama Bahia and Sorriso da Dada for muqueca
Guided tour round the historical centre
Universo Brasil tours with Luiz
Gourmet restaurant and wonderful caipirinhas
Super attentive service
Bahian style & decoration
Pool and bars at sunset
Views over the bay and lower city
Try a different place if..
you have difficulty walking over uneven cobbles, or don't like seeing poverty up close
We came to Brazil in May 2010 to visit our daughter and stayed at Hotel Casa do Amarelindo for 4 nights.
The hotel was perfect for our trip and it was hard to find fault with any aspect of our stay.
The hotel in a late 19th century Pelhourinho house owned by Gilles and Didier from the south...
Read on ›› Ken & Susie BEEDLE | LONDON | United Kingdom
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The Casa do Amarelindo calls itself a hotel and it is definitely a boutique hotel in terms of luxury. The 10 suites are all spacious with huge box spring beds, excellent powershowers, egyptian cotton sheets, hairdrier, dressing gowns and beauty products in the bathroom. Some have whirlpool baths, and some have balconies, but all have double glazed windows which keeps outside noise to an absolute minimum.
The Casa do Amarelindo is situated right in the historical centre between the Terreira do Jesus and the main Pelourinho square. Salvador itself used to be the capital of Brazil and buildings and particular churches in this area reflect the magnificence of a bygone age of gold and glory- and a rather less salubrious history of slavery. Over 6 million slaves came in to Brazil through Salvador and the African influence is still aboundingly evident in culture and religion.
