Must-see hotels in Brazil

  • Hostel 7

    Brasília

    This excellent hostel has tightly packed but decent dorms with lockers, air-con and bathrooms, plus a couple of private rooms sleeping up to four. Common…

  • Nomaa Hotel

    Curitiba

    This 41-room hot spot in hip Batel is steeped in local art and culture. From the owner's photographs of local points of interest to Paraná marble and…

  • LSH Lifestyle

    Rio de Janeiro

    In an excellent location near Praia do Pepê, this lavish 122-room hotel has handsome interiors (designed by notable American architect David Rockwell),…

  • Belmond Copacabana Palace

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio's most famous hotel has hosted heads of state, rock stars and other prominent personalities – Queen Elizabeth once stayed here, as did the Rolling…

  • Hotel Villa Bahia

    Salvador

    Occupying a pair of restored Portuguese-style colonial houses, this sustainably run boutique hotel (practices include recycling and employment of local…

  • Adrena Sport Hostel

    Belo Horizonte

    This homey HI-affiliated hostel in a 1950s Savassi town house is the brainchild of Belo Horizonte local Pedro, who also owns the adventure-sports store…

  • Il Nuraghe

    Ceará

    Located at the entrance to town, Il Nuraghe is one of Canoa's nicest places to stay, with 26 stylish minimalist rooms colored with fresh local art; the…

  • Azul Fusca Hostel

    Recife

    The 'Blue Beetle' (as in Volkswagen Beetle) is an intriguing hostel mere steps from Marco Zero. All spartan chic and minimalist steel, it offers two…

  • Pousada Moriá

    Rio de Janeiro State

    At this welcoming end-of-the-road hideaway, eight chalets and three suites with whirlpool tubs straddle a hillside at the national park's edge. Cozy…

  • Casa Fufi

    Jericoacoara

    This newish intimate top-ender offers just five rooms within its white-stone-and-brick, thatched-roof construction, flanked by a healthy patch of grass (a…

  • Cullinan Hplus Premium

    Brasília

    A modern choice in the northern hotel agglomeration, this high-rise often has significant value for spacious rooms that are bland but pleasant, with big…

  • Rede Beach

    Ceará

    Located right on a pretty piece of beach in Guajiru, this extremely well-run small resort has a variety of modern and elegant rooms with sparkling…

  • Casa Frankie

    São Luís

    The historical center's best deal is overseen by a low-key Dane, who has restored this colonial mansion – a former brothel – into simple but superb budget…

  • Marina dos Anjos Hostel

    Arraial do Cabo

    One block back from Praia dos Anjos, this hostel is a wonderful base from which to explore the area. The helpful staff rent bicycles, canoes, snorkels,…

  • Relíquias do Tempo

    Minas Gerais

    Travel back in time at this gorgeous historical house with fantastic views, antique furniture and local artwork. Afternoon tea in the rustic dining room…

  • Pantanal Jaguar Camp

    The Pantanal

    Intimate, solar-powered wilderness lodge with seven comfortable rooms, camping and an on site restaurant. This is a great Porto Jofre base for jaguar…

  • Pantanal Jungle Lodge

    The Pantanal

    This boardwalk lodge is a backpacker favorite, thanks to its enviable riverside location and well-organized activities – from canoeing and piranha fishing…

  • Pousada Flor de Maraca

    Porto de Galinhas

    Offering some of the best value in the area, this elegant pousada, a couple of blocks back from the beach in Maracaípe, looks and feels like a more…

  • Pousada Vila Parnaíba

    Piauí

    Professionally run with some English-speaking staff, this is easily Parnaíba's nicest central choice. Rooms are colorful and medium-sized with good modern…

  • Pousada Naiepe

    Fernando de Noronha

    With just five solidly constructed rooms on the corner of the main road, this cute pousada wins over travelers with its value for money and attention to…

  • Pousada do Vale

    Fernando de Noronha

    Intimate Vale is one of the most service-oriented pousadas on the island. Rooms aren’t as high-end as the prices suggest, but are bright and well…

  • Aram Yami Hotel

    Salvador

    How about taking in the sunset from an infinity pool overlooking the bay? The dream is a reality at the exclusive Aram Yami Hotel, a chic urban getaway…

  • Stylo's Hall Hotel

    Amazonas

    Wow! Every room here is beautifully decorated in the theme of a different country or city: Paris, Los Angeles, Israel and so on. Rooms are huge, with firm…

  • Hotel Intercity Manaus

    Manaus

    One of Manaus' better hotels, the Intercity has large, well-appointed rooms with a sitting area, rustic wooden floors and fine views from some rooms. The…

  • Casa Conceçião

    Fernando de Noronha

    One of the island's only pousadas right on the sand, this cozy three-room place feels like an exclusive private residence in one of Noronha's best…

  • Pousada Casuarinas

    Recife

    A tranquil former family home run by two sisters (who speak English, Italian and German), Casuarinas is a marvelous retreat from the heat and bustle…

  • Hotel Sonata de Iracema

    Fortaleza

    The cute two-story street frontage is slightly misleading, as most of the hotel is contained in the 13-story block behind, but that means all the tasteful…

  • Shanti House Apart

    Bahia

    If you're traveling in a group this is one of the better deals in town. Each apartment has a kitchen and, with the exception of the most standard studio,…

  • Palavras Novas

    Minas Gerais

    One of Lavras Novas' first pousadas, Palavras Novas continues to seduce guests with a range of welcoming amenities: two swimming pools, nice mountain…

  • Alcino Estalagem & Atelier

    Lençóis

    This lovely yellow mansion, filled with antiques and hand-painted tiles, was designed and built by a local artist. Staying here is like being a guest in a…

  • Fera Palace Hotel

    Salvador

    Sleep inside a living piece of Salvador's history at this newly restored boutique hotel. The facade of the building still retains its 1930s art deco charm…

  • Beco de Noronha

    Fernando de Noronha

    With quaint eco-artisanal touches (such as short pathways made of upturned bottles) and charmingly helpful staff, wood-built Beco is a good choice for a…

  • Local Hostel

    Manaus

    A great hostel in almost every way: it's a block from the opera house, there are youthful staff and clientele, and clean, comfortable dorms with privacy…

  • Pousada Caraiva Guest House

    Bahia

    Set in a beautifully landscaped garden near the beach, this guesthouse is a traveler favorite, thanks in part to the friendly service. Even the most…

  • Fazenda Pai Mateus

    Brazil

    Excellent accommodations are available at Fazenda Pai Mateus, ideal for accessing the bizarre, otherworldly, rocky landscape of round boulders, granite…

  • Hotel Adrianópolis All Suites

    Manaus

    Outrageously good value, these modern apartments have smallish bedrooms, but size doesn't matter here because there's a kitchen and sitting area to relax…

  • B&B Bela Bahia

    Bahia

    Travelers rave about the personalized attention (in English) and paradise-like setting at B&B Bela Bahia, run by a laid-back Belgian-Brazilian couple. It…

  • Flor de Açucena

    Lençóis

    In Igatu, the charming Hospedagem Flor de Açucena has wildly natural rooms built into the rocky hillside, abundant greenery and striking views, with a…

  • Sitio do Alemão

    Ceará

    This secluded German-run spot a couple of kilometers down a spur road near the park entrance has wonderful panoramas and a collection of small A-frame…

  • Pousada Gruta

    Ceará

    The closest hotel to the park entrance, this welcoming place offers a variety of rooms across the comfort scale, from simple and somewhat dark options at…

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