Hotel Globo
A 1920s hotel in the lower old town, whose terrace overlooks the Sanhauá River and the mangroves at sunset.
Hotel Globo was built in 1928 and was the city's first modern hotel. It has since been converted into a cultural space, preserving its Art Deco facade and displays of old furniture. Its back terrace faces the Sanhauá River and an extensive mangrove forest, making it an excellent spot to watch the sunset over the old town. In front of the hotel, Praça São Frei Pedro Gonçalves features colorful colonial buildings and the church of the same name, and weekends often bring markets and music events. Admission is either a token fee or free. It is closed on Mondays, and hours vary, so check on site. You can walk down from the upper town along the sloping road.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Casa da Pólvora
- Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows
- Monastery of São Bento
- Theatro Santa Roza
- Centro Cultural São Francisco
- Palácio da Redenção
- Parque Solon de Lucena
- Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park (Bica)