Pará
Less a guesthouse than just a guy who lets people crash at his place, there's an open-air hammock area and outdoor showers set in a large shady plot…
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Rio de Janeiro State
Directly opposite the beach at Itaúna, this hostel offers spotless white dorms, twins, doubles and a family unit, each with minifridge and en suite. The…
The Amazon
Service is amiable and the rooms are cozy at this small, central hotel. Large windows allow for good natural light. It has modern air-conditioning but old…
Minas Gerais
New management has improved this simple backstreet hostel within easy walking distance of the bus station and all of the town's attractions. The…
Salvador
Occupying a coveted piece of real estate just across the street from the beach, this spacious branch of the Che Logarto hostel chain offers cheap rooms…
Bahia
This conveniently located guesthouse offers accommodations in small cottages with a few creature comforts like televisions and minibars; there's also a…
Rio de Janeiro State
The Willisau won't win any prizes for originality or character, but the cookie-cutter faux-Swiss rooms here are comfortable enough, and the south-of-town…
Belém
A reliable if rather charmless high-rise hotel, with mid-sized rooms with tiled floors and glass showers. Street-facing rooms have views of Praça da…
Gramado
Resembling a rustic chalet on the outside and a luxurious Swiss hunting lodge on the inside, guestrooms here have a fancy, old-fashioned flair. Other on…
Brazil
Two blocks from the waterfront, the Pousada Mirante das Águas has standard rooms and family-friendly amenities, including a games room. The location in…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Tucked away above town in the rainforest, this rustic, five-room guesthouse and open-air chalet is run by a wild-haired Pantanal guide and his German wife…
Rio Grande do Sul
The nicest option in town, this hotel caters to business travelers and tour groups, who appreciate the attentive service. Standard rooms can be cramped,…
São Luís
A work in progress when we visited, this spacious new hostel in a huge renovated house has a good central location and plenty of potential. Rooms are…
Rio de Janeiro
A favorite for athletes and politicians, the Hilton provides an upmarket stay in a good location just steps from the beach. Rooms are comfy, though the…
The Amazon
Near the cathedral, the Jamaica has reasonable service and large, simple rooms arranged along an internal corridor and lobby. Rooms vary in size; those in…
Bahia
This tranquil property spreads toward the edge of the bluff – white buildings are sprinkled through lush grounds, ending at a pool with jaw-dropping ocean…
The Pantanal
Less remote than other options, this fairly simple pesqueiro (fishing lodge) overlooks the local river traffic near the Rio Miranda bridge. It's more set…
The Amazon
Has large basic rooms with cable TV, internet and a location that’s convenient to restaurants and passing taxis for getting to the port or bus station…
Centro & the Mainland
CSH, as it's called, is a comfortable, kitschy budget-friendly option. Everything is a bit worn with age, but the rooms are clean and well priced, even in…
Rio de Janeiro
Like many other Ibis hotels around Brazil, this no-frills branch offers very clean, simple, modern rooms in a high-rise building at excellent prices. The…
Pará
Large rooms have OK beds, fairly modern bathrooms and an affordable price, making them popular with tourists, families and traveling business people alike…
Pará
Large simple rooms open onto breezy corridors. The rooms show their age, but are reasonably clean and certainly affordable. It's in a quiet and convenient…
São Paulo State
In a grand old building from the early 20th century, this could be one of Brazil's more pleasant hostels, but a surly reception and lackluster cleaning…
Bahia
This high-rise hotel is fraying around the edges, but many rooms have fine views of the cathedral across the plaza. The prices don't seem in line with…
Salvador
The buzzy oceanfront terrace and bar – an ideal spot from which to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand – is the key selling point of this welcoming…
Bahia
Simple rooms and a leafy garden courtyard – a memorable setting for breakfast – are part of the charm of this budget-friendly guesthouse that’s focused on…
Morro de São Paulo
This laid-back, main-street budget spot has basic rooms and friendly staff; it's well positioned between the harbor and the beaches. To get here, just…
The Amazon
Whatever you do, don’t miss the rooftop pool and patio, which have a terrific view of the city and lake. Rooms have fresh paint and modern appointments…
Bahia
Centrally positioned on the main street, this multistory hostel has its own pub, plenty of hammock space, and a communal kitchen and outdoor grill space…
Pará
Rooms here are bright, clean and reasonably spacious, with colorfully painted walls. There's even a swimming pool, though it's in need of some shade and a…
Santa Catarina
These simple budget rooms are perfectly comfortable and located on the second floor of an emporium smack dab in the center of the action. There are no…
Fernando de Noronha
It's not big on character but this family-run place just off the main road offers spacious modern rooms at fair prices. It has fast wi-fi (for Noronha)…
The Amazon
Rooms here are simple and reasonably tidy, though showing their age. Too much furniture makes them feel smaller than they are, but high ceilings help…
Rio Grande do Sul
This hotel was built in 1826 and is the oldest in Rio Grande do Sul, exhibiting a bygone grandeur in its high ceilings, antique furnishings and leafy…
Rio de Janeiro State
On a quiet residential street near the downtown bus station, the restored colonial Pousada 14 Bis has handsome, well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds…
Bahia
Located south of the center, near the airport and the beach, this quiet guesthouse is ideal for budget travelers, if a bit hard to find. It's about 5km…
Porto Alegre
It's short on charm, but this towering 126-room hotel has good-value rooms and professional service. It's popular with flight crews.
Rio de Janeiro
This reputable, well-run rental agency has scores of listings around the Zona Sul, with excellent-value apartments in Ipanema, Copacabana and Barra, from…
Paraty
This boutique hotel in a meticulously restored historic building has every comfort you could ask for, including a deep blue swimming pool and an extensive…
Minas Gerais
Rooms are bland but comfortable at this gleaming modern pousada just a couple of blocks uphill from Aleijadinho's masterpieces – and the pool, sauna and…
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