Must-see hotels in Brazil

  • Camping Véu de Noiva

    Minas Gerais

    Camping in the park is not permitted, but this campground along the main road 5km north of park headquarters is a great alternative. There's a freshwater…

  • Pousada dos Mundos

    Brazil

    Friendly Mundos, 400m back from Tabatinga beach, offers airy rooms with river-facing hammock terraces surrounding a grassy garden containing a pool. There…

  • Bahiacafé Hotel

    Salvador

    This chic but low-key boutique hotel has fashionably outfitted rooms and an excellent location close to the center of the action in the Pelourinho. The…

  • Grande Pedreira

    Minas Gerais

    Set on a pretty green hillside across the road from the Véu de Noiva waterfall, this pousada has 15 sweet and simple rooms, most with verandas with…

  • Pousada do Ó

    Minas Gerais

    Set in an 18th-century house, Pousada do Ó enjoys a privileged location two blocks below the church in the heart of Tiradentes. The original pousada,…

  • Pousada Santa Clara

    Bahia

    A 10-minute walk from the town center, this restful guesthouse truly feels like a getaway. Santa Clara has lush foliage and large, cheerful rooms; the…

  • Villa Justen

    Lençóis

    Villa Justen features a handful of smartly outfitted chalets, each with a patio and hammock, plus a kitchen that's better equipped than the usual: a full…

  • Pousada Sol e Lua

    Ceará

    A safe and tranquil haven 1km east of the center, this pleasing Swiss-run place has 12 brightly decked-out rooms, a bar, a pool, a garden and a barbecue…

  • Atrium Hotel Quinta De Pedras

    Belém

    One of Belém's best river-side choices, this place is a curious mix of a handsome old facade, contemporary design riffs in the public spaces, and tidy if…

  • Ihla Hostel

    Fernando de Noronha

    With a privileged position right across from the church and close to Praia do Cachorro in the heart of Vila de Remedios, this well-run all-dorm hostel is…

  • Pousada Ipé

    São Paulo State

    A charming 2016 newcomer, this 15 room pousada offers clean and simple rooms that are fine. On the other hand, the common areas – from the leafy open-air…

  • Pousada O Canto do Francês

    Pará

    Nine spacious, attractive suites have whitewashed walls, fine woodwork and comfortable beds. Lunch and dinner can be ordered, though service is slow…

  • Pousada Mundo Verde

    Bahia

    A swimming pool with a spectacular view is the crowning glory of this peaceful guesthouse, set on a quiet bluff overlooking the ocean, not far from the…

  • Pousada Costa

    The Amazon

    Colorful decor and warm service from the live-in owners make this an agreeable choice. Rooms are smallish, but have hot water and air-conditioning. It's a…

  • L'Escale

    Búzios

    Book ahead for one of the three ocean-facing rooms with terraces and hammocks at this sweet, petite Brazilian-Argentine-run pousada with a divine…

  • Hotelinho Urca

    Rio de Janeiro

    One of the few lodging options in Urca, this quiet, low-key guesthouse has a range of clean, well-equipped rooms with attractive wood floors. The sunny…

  • Radisson Hotel Maiorana Belém

    Belém

    In a city that lacks top-end hotels, the Radisson is a reliable choice. The rooms are modern and large, although some of the suites are oddly shaped. The…

  • Casa de Mirtes

    Fernando de Noronha

    Simple, clean accommodation in a welcoming private home decorated with quirky local art; though it is without services (breakfast and room cleaning), you…

  • Fazenda Santa Clara Camping

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Occupying a grassy slope at the convergence of the Rios Preto and Santa Clara, this campground has a natural swimming hole and snack bar, plus two-person…

  • Pestana Rio Atlântica

    Rio de Janeiro

    Beautifully located along Copacabana Beach, the Portuguese-owned Pestana has excellent amenities, decent service and a wide range of rooms. The best rooms…

  • Grande Hotel Campos do Jordão

    São Paulo State

    Set in its own private forest, this sumptuous, European-style 95-room resort is run by a prestigious hotel school. Its lovely grounds date back to a 1944…

  • Fairmont

    Rio de Janeiro

    Fairmont's first hotel in South America promises to be a stunner when it opens in 2019. Anchoring the southern end of Copacabana, the 400-room hotel will…

  • Hotel Guapindaia Praça Business

    The Amazon

    Rooms are pretty tiny at this business-minded hotel, though you can't beat the location, a block from a leafy plaza and the city’s narrow central park…

  • Hotel Ecos Classic

    The Amazon

    Rooms here have a touch of style that you rarely find in the Brazilian Amazon. It's understated but unmistakable, with wood paneling or designer wallpaper…

  • Mercure Aracaju del Mar

    Brazil

    This contemporary high-rise, featuring minimalist interior design, several bars and restaurants, and a large swimming pool complete with waterfalls and a…

  • Pousada do Tapajós Hostel

    Alter do Chão

    Dorms here are clean and comfortable, though a bit cramped, with sturdy bunks and large lockers. Private rooms are sparkling, modern and well removed from…

  • Concha Tropical Flat

    Bahia

    Ideal for self-caterers, these modern apartments are equipped with kitchens, flat-screen televisions and private balconies with ocean views. The hosts are…

  • Olinda Rio

    Rio de Janeiro

    Set in a handsome cream-colored building overlooking Copacabana Beach, the Olinda Rio is a classic. Its marble lobby, complete with chandeliers and grand…

  • Pousada Les Alizés

    Ceará

    At the eastern end of the bay, Les Alizés has nine air-conditioned bungalows (that could use a touch up) in its large beachside gardens. The excellent…

  • Pousada Solar Colonial

    São Paulo State

    Occupying an historic and handsome colonial building right on the town’s main square, this inn offers simple but clean, refurbished rooms, plus breakfast…

  • Abaquar Hostel

    Bahia

    Paradise for the backpacker set. Abaquar has four- and six-bed dorms, each with its own bathroom and balcony, plus tidy doubles with views of the gardens…

  • Amazon Pier Hostel

    The Amazon

    Simple but well-tended rooms close to the river (but a moto-taxi ride from everywhere else) make this our favorite budget choice in Macapá. Rooms are a…

  • Refúgio dos Cinco Amigos

    Minas Gerais

    This charmingly rustic Swiss-run pousada next to the church green and bus stop has been welcoming guests to São Gonçalo for over three decades. Simple but…

  • Pousada Estrela do Mar

    Salvador

    This white stucco house with dark-blue shutters – very Portugal-meets-the-tropics – is surrounded by greenery, while inside plain white walls set off…

  • Econotel

    Brasília

    The closest thing to a budget hotel in the SHS, Econotel is on a busy road intersection but does have some soundproofing. Slightly pricier ‘luxury’ rooms…

  • Pousada Alto da Pipa

    Praia da Pipa

    This cute and colorful pousada uphill from the main street has small, clean and pretty pastel-hued rooms, but it’s the setting along a lush courtyard…

  • Hotel Ibis

    Belo Horizonte

    Midway between downtown and Savassi, and just steps from leafy Praça da Liberdade, this ultra convenient chain hotel has comfortable if predictable rooms…

  • Vivamar Hotel

    Ceará

    Built on the side of a hill right across the road from the beach, this well-run place is an excellent choice for its bright modern rooms, a great elevated…

  • Praia do Forte Hostel

    Bahia

    This popular hostel has a convenient location, clean rooms facing onto a grassy courtyard, and a good breakfast spread. Rental bikes and surfboards are…

  • Dolphin Lodge

    Amazonas

    Once the preferred lodge of an agency selling upscale group packages, Dolphin Lodge operates independently now, with comfortable rooms and unblemished…

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