Aram Yami Hotel
Colonial Baroque architecture with an eclectic mix of Asian art objects and Brazilian character. Think sleek European restraint meets Afro-Brazilian warmth — neither rustic nor flashy, just quietly considered.
Request a bay-view suite (Bahia Suite or Panoramic Suite) — the city-view rooms are perfectly nice but the bay vistas are the point
Why It Matters
One of the very few upscale boutique options in Salvador's historic center. Ranked #1 hotel in Salvador on TripAdvisor for 13 consecutive years (per the hotel's own Instagram). Solar-powered air-conditioning and Wi-Fi, Amazon-sourced organic bathroom products, and a rooftop pool with unobstructed bay views. The Top Suite has its own 14 sqm private pool — the only one of its kind in the neighborhood.
A 19th-century Baroque colonial mansion on one of Salvador's most storied streets, converted into a six-suite boutique hotel by Barcelona couple Juan and Lola. The bones stayed intact — five-meter ceilings, stone facades, original proportions — and the interiors layer in golden Buddhist wall hangings, Brazilian ribbons, Amazonian organic toiletries, and hardwood floors. Two pools, panoramic views of Baía de Todos os Santos, and a staff-to-guest ratio that makes this feel genuinely personal.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Bahia Suite
35 sqm suite on the second floor with direct views of the pool and Baía de Todos os Santos. This is the most requested room by returning guests. Large bed, separate shower and toilet, minibar, blackout curtains, ceiling fan plus AC. Pool view from the window means you get the full bay panorama without leaving your room.
King or twin single configuration · 35 sqm
Centro Histórico Suite
40 sqm suite on the second floor facing the historic old town. Queen bed, walk-in shower with separate toilet, minibar, AC, ceiling fan. Good light, solid character — just no bay view from this one.
Queen · 40 sqm
Gran Suite
45 sqm suite on the first floor looking out over the historic center. Queen bed, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and separate toilet, minibar, ceiling fan, AC, and cable TV. A solid choice if you want more space than the entry-level options without paying for a bay view.
Queen · 45 sqm
Interior Suite
The entry-level option and the most honest room in the hotel: 35 sqm on the ground floor, no view, but those five-meter ceilings make it feel anything but small. Natural light, queen bed plus an extra single, AC, minibar, free WiFi. Accessible bathroom. The best value if bay views aren't the priority.
Queen plus extra single · 35 sqm
Panoramic Suite
70 sqm suite on the third floor — the top of the building — with a 30 sqm private terrace that faces both the bay and the historic center. Two balconies means you get the full 360-degree picture of Salvador. Canopy bed option noted by guests, plus king or twin single configuration. The most expansive bay view of any standard suite in the hotel.
King or twin single configuration · 70 sqm
Top Suite
The flagship. 110 sqm two-bedroom master suite on the ground floor with a 30 sqm private terrace and a 14 sqm private plunge pool looking directly over the Bay of All Saints. Main bedroom has a queen bed; the secondary 25 sqm bedroom has two single beds. Sleeps up to five. Ideal for two couples or a family — the only suite with a private pool in the hotel.
Queen (main bedroom); Twin singles (secondary bedroom) · 110 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Pre-arranged airport transfers to/from Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport (28 km away). BRL 125 per way for 1–3 guests, BRL 160 per way for 4–6 guests.
Concierge-led or concierge-recommended bar crawl experiences through Salvador's historic neighborhoods.
Boat trips can be arranged through the concierge, taking advantage of the hotel's position near Baía de Todos os Santos.
Concierge arranges guided walking tours of Pelourinho, the UNESCO-listed historic center, and surrounding neighborhoods. Staff member Wanderley is specifically praised as a local guide.
Cooking classes are available and can be arranged through the hotel. Details and pricing on request.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel has no elevator. Reception is on the first floor, accessible by stairs only. Guests with reduced mobility should contact the hotel before booking.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, powered by solar energy.
Full Bahian breakfast buffet included in all room rates. Served on the terrace with bay views.
Room service available with a small menu for breakfast and light options.
Babysitting available on request for additional fees.
Organic bathroom products derived from Amazonian herbs provided in all rooms.
All rooms include 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and Netflix.
Rooftop sun deck and terrace with panoramic bay views, bamboo furniture, sun loungers, and umbrellas.
One rooftop pool with panoramic, unobstructed views of Baía de Todos os Santos — with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and pool towels. One private plunge pool (14 sqm) exclusive to the Top Suite on the ground floor. The rooftop pool is shared among all guests and, given only 6 suites, functions almost like a private pool in practice.
In-room safes plus safe deposit boxes at front desk.
Reception and bar are both open around the clock.
Complimentary welcome drink on arrival.
Multilingual concierge team arranges restaurant reservations, local tours, airport transfers, and activity bookings. Consistently cited as a highlight of the stay.
Laundry facilities available for guests.
AC in all rooms is powered by solar energy — a genuine green credential, not just marketing.
The hotel has no on-site parking. The street is narrow and difficult to navigate by car.
Car rental arrangements available through the hotel.
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