Recife Antigo
Recife
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Popular places to visit
Praça Rio Branco
Find out about the history of Recife with a stop at Praça Rio Branco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Muro Alto Beach
Set on Brazil’s glorious northeastern coastline, this beach is the place to idle about on the soft sand and swim in the transparent water.
Maracaipe Beach
Ride big waves, swim in tidal pools and spot seahorses at this alluring beach in the southern region of Ipojuca.
Boa Viagem Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boa Viagem Beach during your travels in Recife?
Gaibu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gaibu Beach during your travels in Recife?
Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto de Galinhas Natural Pools might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Recife. Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Things to do
City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand
Private Guide to the best of Recife and Olinda - 5 hours
Top hotels in Recife Antigo
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
The WiFi in the room kept cutting out and was a bit better in the lobby. The room was small and dark and the bathroom taps required a lot of effort to shut them off. There was no hair dryer in the room and it took three attempts with the non-English speaking receptionists to borrow one. Douglas on ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
BEACH CLASS CONVENTION BY MAI
Nice view , clean room .
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Rede Andrade Boa Viagem
Nice clean rooms and facilities. AC works really well. Breakfast included was super nice. Very helpful friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Rede Andrade Vela Branca
Rede Andrade Onda Mar
this should be considered a apart hotel , not a HOTEL
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Rede Andrade LG Inn
O hotel precisa de uma reforma; tudo caindo ais pedacos. O preço e’ absurdo. Não dei ‘0’ por causa da equipe e cafe. Nunca fiquei em um hotel onde você precisa remagnetizar a chave toda vez que retorna ao hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Recife Antigo
Santo Amaro
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Santo Amaro. You might want to make time for a stop at Rua da Aurora or Shopping Tacaruna.
São José
Get to know São José and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Cinco Pontas Fort and Sao Jose Market, and you can jump on the metro at Recife Station or Joana Bezerra Station to get around the city.
Boa Vista
Travellers like the theatres in Boa Vista, and Rua da Aurora is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ilha do Leite
Ilha do Leite is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Recife area, you might plan a trip to IMIP Museum or Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho.
Graças
Travellers enjoy Graças for its beaches and museums. Consider checking out Museum of Pernambuco State while you're in the area.
Madalena
You'll enjoy the museums and theatres in Madalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Joaquim Cardozo Theater or Abolition Museum.
