Hotels in Recife near Recife (REC-Guararapes Intl.)

Recife (REC-Guararapes Intl.) Hotels

Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) serves the lively waterside city of Recife on Brazil’s sun-kissed northeastern coast. Well-linked to Brazilian cities, the sleek and futuristic-looking hub also provides non-stop connections to Europe and the US. The onsite amenities include chain name eateries and Duty Free shops, all just 14 kilometers from Recife itself.

Hotels in Recife (REC-Guararapes Intl.)

The hotels near Recife Airport can be found in Boa Viagem, and range from gleaming high rise hotels with glittering sea views, to cheap and quirky hostels. Many of the mid-range and upmarket options boast a range of amenities, from bar lounges and restaurants, to swimming pools and gymnasiums.

Where to stay

Recife’s centro, or center, is where you’ll find the majority of the city’s main historical attractions, particularly museums and churches. The centerpiece is the Franciscan Convent of Saint Anthony, a grand Baroque church which contains the famously opulent Golden Chapel. Boa Viagem is the main tourist hotspot however, where you’ll find one of the world’s finest urban beaches, along with a flurry of hotels, shops, and restaurants.

How to get to Recife (REC-Guararapes Intl.)

As well as domestic services to most major Brazilian cities including Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro, the airport also provides links to Panama City, and Lima on a seasonal basis. There are also non-stop flights to Frankfurt, Lisbon, and Miami. Once you’ve arrived, you can get into Recife by jumping on a train from the station just opposite the airport, while buses run directly from the airport to Boa Viagem in a cool 15 minutes.