Ondina, Circuito do Carnaval

Across from Ondina's beachfront on Rua Macapá, this Salvador address puts the Carnaval circuit roughly steps from the door — the blocos that pack the coastal avenue pass directly below during February's festivities, making it a rare find for anyone wanting to sleep close to the action without crossing town.

Units come equipped as self-contained apartments: stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, and kitchenware mean stays of a week or more work as well as short breaks. Private pool and sun deck face the sea, and beach chairs with umbrellas are provided at the waterfront below. A fitness center and kids' pool round out the on-site offer.

Ondina sits between the tourist density of Barra to the southwest and Rio Vermelho's bar-heavy waterfront to the east — both reachable by a short taxi or the coastal bus line along the Contorno.