Pousada Samambaia

Beneath the tamarind canopy fringing Trancoso's famous Quadrado, Pousada Samambaia settles into the village's bohemian rhythm with bungalows set among garden paths and native ferns — samambaia means fern in Portuguese.

The Quadrado's colonial church and painted façades are steps away, while Praia dos Nativos sits a short walk downhill through Atlantic forest. Breakfast draws from local Bahian produce and is served on an open terrace shaded by the garden.

With a 9.5 guest rating across nearly 400 reviews, the pousada earns consistent praise for its quiet position and attentive service — Trancoso's compact grid means no car is needed once guests arrive.