Must-see hotels in Brazil

  • Pousada dos Franceses

    São Paulo

    On a quiet, almost suburban street, yet just a short walk to Av Paulista, this veteran pousada/hostel offers decent communal digs, bright and pleasant…

  • Pousada Brisa do Mar

    Porto Seguro

    This basic guesthouse, in a long, narrow house near the waterfront, is nothing fancy. But as Porto Seguro accommodations go, the location is good: it's…

  • Canto da Guarda

    Santa Catarina

    A very cute and tasteful midrange choice offering just 10 rooms with English-speaking owners. There's little reason to upgrade above the bilevel standards…

  • Hotel Marrocos

    The Amazon

    Occupying a converted retail center, the guestrooms here are in former storefronts, their large display windows blacked out and draped with curtains…

  • Hostel São Sebastião

    São Paulo State

    Totally soulless, but this priced-right town hostel occupies a sprawling hillside home 2km from the historical center and ferry to Ilhabela. Dorms feature…

  • Rock in Hostel

    Minas Gerais

    Featuring a trio of simple four- to six-bed dorms and two upstairs doubles with shared bath, this hostel lacks the personal warmth of Ouro Preto's family…

  • Akasaka

    São Paulo

    Conveniently located across from the metro on Praça Liberdade, this triumphantly no-frills budget option offers 40 simple but clean rooms. It's a handy…

  • Pousada Casa de Paraty

    Paraty

    This pousada in a historic home enjoys a prime location in the pedestrianized center, with three charming and comfortable rooms. There's no staff on-site…

  • Hotel Jangadeiro

    Brazil

    Located a few blocks south of the historic center's main plaza, this business-style hotel is dated but serviceable, good for a quick overnight stay in…

  • Acapulco

    Rio de Janeiro

    The Acapulco lies just a short stroll (one block) from a beautiful stretch of beachfront. Renovations have made it an attractive option. Most rooms have a…

  • Estrela de Mundaú

    Ceará

    The well-run Estrela de Mundaú hotel, a few steps from the bus stop on the central praça (plaza) has clean and comfortable rooms, some with sea views, and…

  • Pousada Treze de Março

    Bahia

    There's a vaguely institutional feel to this tidy guesthouse and its boxy tiled rooms, the cheapest of which are interior and lack ample natural light…

  • Itália Palace Hotel

    Minas Gerais

    The most comfortable digs in town, right on Ipanema's main drag, Itália Palace offers a mix of older and more modern amenities. Ask to see a couple of…

  • Abrigo Rebouças

    Rio de Janeiro State

    This hikers’ shelter in the high country, with a gas stove and electricity, provides basic accommodations for up to 20 people but no food or other…

  • Pousada Catavento

    Ceará

    A solid midrange choice with pleasant brick-walled rooms with small wooden balconies overlooking the pool; there's also a handful of beachfront rooms next…

  • Albergue O Pharol

    Bahia

    A favorite among backpackers, this centrally located and low-key hostel has tidy rooms, some with private balconies. There’s a shared kitchen and a guest…

  • Boa Vista Eco Hotel

    The Amazon

    It may not be saying much, but the Eco Hotel is arguably the pick of Boa Vista's hotels. Simple, modern rooms are best if you can get the upper floors;…

  • Hotel Deus Me Deu

    Amazonas

    This family-run hotel has clean rooms in the rear that are basic but perfectly acceptable; some have air-conditioning. The 2nd-floor reception area has a…

  • Pousada Solar dos Romanos

    Salvador

    This clean and affordable guesthouse boasts an unusual combination: both a location in the heart of the Pelourinho and a terrace with bay views. Rooms are…

  • Recanto da Prainha

    Rio Grande do Sul

    This simple but amicable hotel with its weathered-green exterior is a block from the quiet beach at Prainha. It serves as a decent budget option,…

  • Hostel Canasvieiras

    Santa Catarina

    This vaguely institutional HI Hostel subscribes to all the hostel norms: friendly, English-speaking reception; bunk beds and lockers; and shared bathrooms…

  • Hotel Colonial

    Minas Gerais

    Situated in an 18th-century building with polished wood floors, the Colonial is rather basic for the price, but conveniently close to the main square…

  • E-Suites Savassi Toscanini

    Belo Horizonte

    Location is the main draw at this modern hotel with conservative cookie-cutter rooms at the southern edge of Savassi. Other perks include a weights room,…

  • Hotel Hermann

    Santa Catarina

    This optimal budget choice is inside a historic timber-frame home with creaky hardwood floors throughout. Rooms are simple but well maintained; the cozy…

  • Hotel Alê

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Affiliated with Nova Friburgo's long-standing hillside hostel, this family-run budget hotel is convenient for those using public transit, with a mix of…

  • Acampamento Tronqueira

    Minas Gerais

    The closest campground to the town of Alto Caparaó, Tronqueira sits on the Minas Gerais side of the park, at the trailhead for the 9km climb to Caparaó…

  • Pousada Flor do Mar

    Paraty

    Hidden away opposite Paraty’s beachfront, this simple little pousada has clean, spacious rooms, a pretty front courtyard with hammocks and couches, and…

  • Camping Natureza

    Jericoacoara

    Jeri's best-value place to pitch a tent is a simple affair with a tiled-roof hammock area and a sandy yard shaded by cashew trees. Bathrooms are small but…

  • Cris Hotel

    Santa Catarina

    Cris Hotel wins points for its prime beachfront location and contemporary touches that contrast nicely with the otherwise aging 30-year-old, 67-room…

  • Pousada Pontual

    Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses

    A good budget choice, this simple guesthouse is right in the middle of town and has acceptable air-conditioned rooms with hot showers. A decent breakfast…

  • Casarão Verde Hostel

    Bahia

    Budget travelers rave about the friendly reception and pristine, spacious rooms at this lovely colonial house – painted pale green, as the name suggests –…

  • Pousada Dois Irmãos

    Minas Gerais

    This simple hotel near Aiuruoca's main square is the best option if you arrive at night and just need a place to lay your head. The attached restaurant…

  • Pousada da Sirlei

    Minas Gerais

    Five minutes' walk from the bus station and the cobblestones of the historic center, and kitty-corner to a pleasant plaza, this quaint inn is long on…

  • Pousada Encantare

    Brazil

    This simple, efficiently run guesthouse is one of several located near the Passarela do Caranguejo (Crab Lane), offering easy access to the beach and some…

  • Pousada Pé da Serra

    Minas Gerais

    This family-run place sits on a ridge just above the bus station. The nine small but spotless rooms have panoramic views – the location, garden and pool…

  • Pousada Villa Verde

    The Amazon

    A 200m walk from the bus terminal, the Villa Verde has a huge leafy garden and eight cozy rooms, all with air-con and comfortable beds. Some have private…

  • Estalagem da Colina

    Rio Grande do Sul

    Has 10 stylish wooden chalets, with Sky TV, minibars and heaters; some also have whirlpool bathtubs. In the main lodge, guests can congregate around the…

  • Recanto da Urca

    Rio de Janeiro

    Tucked in a peaceful part of Urca, this place has simply furnished guest rooms, friendly service and a top-floor terrace with magnificent views (it's…

  • Pousada da Tia Rita

    Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses

    One of the original places to stay in Atins, Tia Rita is still a popular budget option, offering simple and clean rooms in a spick-and-span family home…

  • Atmosphera Pousada

    Bahia

    This smart and sustainably built guesthouse is set in a pretty tropical garden just steps from Praia Mucugê. Each guest room features a private balcony…

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