Original Thinking


The 17th Century saw Portugal and Holland fighting it out for supremacy of northern Brazil, and the Convent was the sight of one Dutch surrender before the eventual domination of the entire country by the Portuguese.

Eco Rating
4 Stars
Number of rooms 79
Location Salvador

Convento do Carmo


As Brazil’s first luxury historic hotel this beautifully restored convent not only boasts a sense of grandeur thanks to stone flagged floors and age-old cloisters, but beautifully incorporates subtle elements of modernity.


At only 30 minutes from Salvador Airport and based in Salvador’s historic quarter of Pelhourinho in Bahia, this establishment has prided itself on having the best rooms and service in the district.

All the rooms are individually and elegantly decorated to reflect the convents past, but have been fitted with modern amenities including LCD televisions, Egyptian cotton bed and bath linens and even a pillow menu. Additionally Convento Do Carmo has a comprehensive range of facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym and spa.

Katrina Trotter To find out more about this holiday, please contact

Katrina Trotter

Call on 020 7978 7333
or to email.

Other things to do

  1. Trekking in Chapada Diamantina

    Trekking in Chapada Diamantina

  2. Pelourinho district

    Pelourinho district

  3. Salvador Carnival

    Salvador Carnival

  4. Capoeira lessons

    Capoeira lessons

  5. Lençóis hike

    Lençóis hike

Other places to stay

  1. Kiaroa
  2. Uxua Casa

    Uxua Casa

  3. Fazenda da Lagoa

    Fazenda da Lagoa

  4. Txai
  5. Estrela D’Agua

    Estrela D’Agua

  6. Pousada Etnia

    Pousada Etnia

  7. Villas de Trancoso

    Villas de Trancoso

  8. Canto das Aguas

    Canto das Aguas

  9. Alcino's Pousada

    Alcino's Pousada

  10. Casa do Amarelindo

    Casa do Amarelindo

  11. Villa Bahia

    Villa Bahia