Must-see hotels in Brazil

  • Pousada Sincorá

    Lençóis

    Cozy guesthouse renowned for its delicious breakfast and friendly owners who speak English. It also has guides who run a river inner-tubing operation just…

  • Hotel Pousada Casa Grande

    Minas Gerais

    The best rooms at this pousada, 400m northeast of Praça Tiradentes along the road to Mariana, enjoy sweeping views over town. Pleasant sitting areas and…

  • Pousada Pé no Mato

    Lençóis

    The eco-minded Pousada Pé no Mato offers peaceful and affordable dorms, private rooms and freestanding cabins, plus an on-site tour agency that can help…

  • Hotel Marina Porto Abrolhos

    Bahia

    The nicest hotel in town is located 7km from Caravelas, and has round, thatched-roof, beachfront chalets surrounding a gigantic pool. There are also…

  • Pousada Tamanduá

    Praia da Pipa

    This cute and intimate 12-room place, run by an amiable young couple, has pretty rooms adorned with framed Peruvian patchwork cushion covers and appealing…

  • Pousada Brisa da Serra

    Minas Gerais

    Spacious, high-ceilinged rooms, an outdoor pool and stellar views of the Serra de São José are the main attractions at this upscale pousada about 15…

  • Pousada Boulevard

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Well placed in Cabo Frio’s canalside restaurant district, this newer pousada offers high-end amenities like satellite TV, a sauna and a plunge pool. The…

  • Pousada das Pedras

    Amazonas

    This brightly painted pousada is an excellent choice if you decide to buck the trend and stay overnight in Presidente Figueiredo. Rooms are simple but…

  • Amazon Lodge

    Amazonas

    A homey floating lodge in a secluded corner of Juma Lake. Standard rooms are small but comfortable, while larger suites have private outdoor showers. None…

  • Hotel Portal Rio Una

    Bahia

    This large, attractive hotel has Valença’s finest restaurant and rooms, each with verandas overlooking the river. It’s 1km from the river, on the opposite…

  • Taipabas Hotel

    Bahia

    This charming family-run hotel offers treehouse-like guest rooms with private hardwood balconies that overlook a central swimming pool, plus one of the…

  • Curitiba Casa

    Curitiba

    Despite its odd location 15 minutes east of the rodoferroviária (bus and train station), this hostel has more fans than futebol. Clean, colorful and…

  • Pousada O Pescador

    Ceará

    Pastel-colored Pousada O Pescador, right across from the beach, has simple but good fan-cooled rooms with balconies strung with hammocks that provide…

  • Silvi Hotel

    São Paulo State

    Humble but efficient motel-style accommodations in a Leprechaun-green building. Rooms are plain but in perfect working order and the staff are both…

  • Hotel Bergblick

    Santa Catarina

    Serious value and Deutsch-spun hospitality awaits in Pomerode at Pousada Bergblick, where gigantic rooms with mountain views are steeped in Alpine aura.

  • Pousada Ogum Marinho

    Bahia

    One block from the beach, Ogum Marinho has attractive rooms with stone-slab floors, comfortable furnishings and private decks strung with hammocks.

  • Don Giovanni

    Rio Grande do Sul

    The eight rooms at this Pinto Bandeira winery are large and feed off a rustic upscale aesthetic, with expansive views of 50 hectares of vineyards.

  • Bangalôs da Mole

    Santa Catarina

    Directly across from the beach, this place has 22 spacious suites and bilevel bungalows, all with cool tile floors and high ceilings.

  • Back Door Village

    Bahia

    A pleasant beach hotel with a swimming pool and thatched-roof, '60s-style bungalows. On the road between Ilhéus and Olivença.

  • Holiday Inn Express

    The Amazon

    Rio Branco's best hotel is an easy walk from the city center. The rooms are warmly hued and the service is excellent.

  • Pousada Casa do Caboclo

    Amazonas

    The first and only authorized alternative to Pousada Uacari for travelers visiting the reserve. Simple rooms, shared toilets and not-so-comfy boats don't…

  • Pousada Americana

    Pará

    If visiting Fordlândia, this bright guesthouse is the best place to overnight. It has simple, spacious rooms with tiled floors, wood furnishings, clean…

  • Pousada Bosque dos Aruãs

    Pará

    On an oceanfront lot shaded by mango trees, long wood cabins have two guestrooms apiece, each with small private patio, bright interior paint, TV and air…

  • Pousada Brigite Hostel

    Santa Catarina

    A well-meaning, strong-willed eccentric is the namesake host at this budget find perched on a downtown hill with beautiful views and guavas falling from…

  • Hotel Tropicalia

    Ceará

    A good budget choice just around the corner from the bus stop, this well-run place has two floors of spacious and comfortable rooms with modern facilities…

  • Hostel Pousada Ibiza

    Ceará

    Dorms and rooms are smallish but brightened by colorful throws and flags, and each comes equipped with its own bathroom. But what's best about this hostel…

  • Pousada Restaurante Ilha Bela

    Pará

    A short distance from Soare's ferry dock, this reliable guesthouse and restaurant has spotless rooms with updated amenities and includes a wonderful…

  • Canela Hostel

    Rio Grande do Sul

    This welcoming option in a wooded residential area feels more like a home than a hostel. The eight-bed mixed dorm features a nice living room/TV area…

  • Pullman São Paulo Ibirapuera

    São Paulo

    This flight-crew favorite sits less than 800m off Parque Ibirapuera's northwest corner. The 348 rooms, which boast high-quality Trussardi bedding, skew…

  • Estacao do Mangue

    Recife

    Depending on which way you look at it, this cozy hostel is either just removed from the action in Boa Viagem (and 10 minutes from the beach), or tucked…

  • Hotel Serra da Capivara

    Piauí

    Located 2km north of the center on Hwy PI-140, this large hotel has comfortable rooms in addition to a full service restaurant and decent swimming pool…

  • Media Veronica Hostel

    Praia da Pipa

    This relaxed hostel is a labor of love for Argentine Juan Pablo, who impresses with reasonable prices and an emphasis on cleanliness, security and…

  • Chales Lua Nova

    Praia da Pipa

    It doesn't have an awful amount of character but this tranquil place a short walk from the center is a great option for self-caterers. It has clean and…

  • Samba Rooms Hostel

    Belo Horizonte

    Within easy walking distance of Praça da Liberdade, Mercado Central and the airport bus stop, this friendly hostel in a historic building has five- to…

  • Hilton Barra

    Rio de Janeiro

    Located 6km north of Barra da Tijuca beach, the Hilton Barra hotel provides luxury and comfort in equal measure. If you don't mind being far from the…

  • Rancho Cipó

    Minas Gerais

    A cookie-cutter collection of modern chalets and bungalows sprawls across the wide-open spaces of this former ranch, 1km inland from the main road. Indoor…

  • Hotel Takana

    Amazonas

    Tabatinga’s best hotel has modern rooms, with hot water, air-conditioning, TV and minibar, plus a lush central courtyard. A bit removed from the main drag…

  • Pousada Colonial

    São Luís

    A certain colonial charm pervades this refurbished old-town mansion, which features an interior patio and unusual raised azulejos (decorative ceramic…

  • Positive Hostel

    Santa Catarina

    This simple but well-run choice sits just 300m from the beach. The shared kitchen is tiny, but the female dorm comes equipped with a private bathroom and…

  • Hotel Tannenhof

    Santa Catarina

    This pleasant midrange has more character than Joinville's myriad chain hotels, albeit of the old-fashioned German variety. Standard rooms are huge – no…

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