We only stayed here very briefly for one night but we were impressed by the rooms and the set up. Bed was comfortable and room clean. We had one at the back overlooking the gardens and pool area which is a real bonus if you want some relaxation time here. The staff were helpful but didn't speak any English. They... More

This pousada is run by a team of vivacious women who create a mood of relaxed hedonism at Carnival time. (See the owner, Patricia Lira, pictured in front of a portrait of herself.) The power of their human sunshine let’s you forgive the minor imperfections. It is very friendly – straight, gay, undecided, young and old friendly. The staff don’t... More

First when I stayed at Alto Astral it was just by coincidence walking the street and since then I have been there several times. It is absolutely a place worthy of recommending. For those who want to sense the atmosphere of old Olinda it is the perfect. It is a pleasant relieve from the typical hotel room settings to stay... More

I stayed at alto astral for carnaval 2012 and had a blast. I have no regrets about staying here--the owner and staff are very nice and concerned with making you comfortable. When I got there I was still getting over a sinus infection and they helped me by making special tea for me etc. The free breakfast in the mornings... More

We stayed at Alto Astral for Carnaval 2012 and we had a fantstic time. Patricia and her staff were very helpful (despite our limited Portugese). We were lucky enough to stay in one of the very top rooms with two balconies, air conditioning and fridge. The Pousada has Wifi which was quite strong and a laundry service which was a... More

Alto Astral is a nice very colorful pousada in the historical center of Olinda. Meryem and the owner are very nice persons. Ask for the rooms at the back, quiet en very nice decorated with a beautiful view over Olinda and Recife. Room no 8 is a family room for 4 persons. The top rooms at the back have stunning... More

I have mixed feelings about this pousada. Some things were great there, others not so much. First, the good ones: pousada is situated in the historic centre, very close to main Olinda’s attractions. The building is colourful and you’ll love it at the first sight. The rooms are also well decorated, there are local art naif pictures on the walls... More

This is a great place to stay (though it's expensive) We booked as there were very few places online though when we got to Olinda, there are lots of pousadas available. So maybe just turn up and walk the streets (tiny cute colonial town). Having said that, the pousada is fab, really colourful, full of prints, pictures, spiral staircases, a... More

We stayed at Alto Astral at carnaval time this year. The pousada is beautifully decorated - arty, charming and rustic with a smashing garden at the back for chilling by the pool and lounging in a hammock. It is located centrally in Olinda with a couple of friendly local bars just along the road. There's a table out front -... More