Must-see hotels in Rio de Janeiro State

  • Aquarela do Leme

    Rio de Janeiro

    This beautifully designed, upmarket hostel is located on a wide road just inside the Babilônia favela in the neighborhood of Leme. The spacious private…

  • Atlântica Jungle Lodge

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    Fall asleep to the sound of birds and jungle critters at this four-room ecolodge, serenely situated near the island's southeastern corner, between Pouso…

  • Hotel Auberge Suisse

    Rio de Janeiro State

    The luxury chalets here, 12km northeast of Nova Friburgo, all have wi-fi and minibars and most have fireplaces and DVD players. The pretty landscaped…

  • Pequena Suécia

    Rio de Janeiro State

    A Penedo classic, this red house in the woods has provided luxurious amenities in a rustic setting for over half a century. The on-site restaurant serves…

  • Hotel do Ypê

    Rio de Janeiro State

    About 8.5km north of the park entrance, near the end of the road, the nicest of the lower park's hotels offers somewhat dated rooms and chalets, with…

  • Aratinga Inn

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    This cozy, gay-friendly, Australian-run pousada offers ultracomfy chalets in a garden setting. Homey touches include complimentary use of iPads, beach…

  • Injoy Hostel

    Rio de Janeiro

    Despite the name, this place feels less like a hostel and more like a small guesthouse. Injoy has a mix of private doubles and cozy dorms set in a lovely…

  • Orla Copacabana

    Rio de Janeiro

    The Spanish-owned Orla Copacabana has some attractive, understated rooms, but the beach-facing location is the real draw. The standard rooms are too…

  • Novotel Rio

    Rio de Janeiro

    Set slightly back from the beach and therefore slightly lower in price than other hotels, the Novotel offers a comfortable stay in one of Leme's loveliest…

  • Pousada Caúca

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    Central location and a spacious backyard are the twin draws at this pousada on Abraão's main pedestrian thoroughfare, run by the same local family for…

  • JW Marriott Hotel

    Rio de Janeiro

    The Marriott serves a healthy dose of luxury to its guests and some of the best views of Copacabana from the rooftop pool. The accommodations are…

  • Pousada Imperial Koeler

    Rio de Janeiro State

    This gabled gem, dating back to 1875, is right in the heart of things, along architecturally stunning Av Koeler. Its sister hotel Pousada Monte Imperial,…

  • Jucati

    Rio de Janeiro

    On a tranquil street overlooking a small park, Jucati has large, simply furnished serviced apartments with tile floors and small but serviceable kitchens…

  • Porto Bay Rio Internacional

    Rio de Janeiro

    One of Copacabana's top beachfront hotels, Porto Bay has stylish rooms with a light and airy feel that are painted in cool tones. Light hardwoods, elegant…

  • Villa Balthazar

    Búzios

    On a peaceful residential lane three blocks from Rua das Pedras, this stylish five-room pousada is a labor of love for Swedish owners Petra and Felix, who…

  • Walk on the Beach Hostel

    Rio de Janeiro

    Set in a bright red two-story villa on one of Copacabana's quiet backstreets, this nicely designed hostel offers good-value dorm rooms (sleeping three to…

  • Casa Turquesa

    Paraty

    This luxuriously appointed, lovingly converted mansion near Paraty's waterfront is one of the most welcoming lodgings in town. Spacious rooms and suites…

  • Holandês Hostel

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    Ilha Grande's HI hostel is hidden up a dead-end street on a leafy, peaceful hillside, 10 minutes above the ferry dock. Chalet-style, air-conditioned dorms…

  • Mercure Arpoador

    Rio de Janeiro

    This dapper all-suites hotel is nicely located in Arpoador, giving easy access to both Ipanema and Copacabana. The suites have sleek leather sofas that…

  • Rio Design Hotel

    Rio de Janeiro

    This stylish 13-story hotel demonstrates real design smarts. Rooms have tile floors, artful lighting and big windows, and each floor is decorated in a…

  • Pousada Naturalia

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    One of Abraão's nicest top end options, this comfortable pousada under the direction of French-Vietnamese owner Laurent sits amid giant boulders on a…

  • Che Lagarto – Suites Santa Clara

    Rio de Janeiro

    On a tree-lined street in Copacabana's Bairro Peixoto neighborhood, this converted house has clean, simple and well-maintained rooms (all private, no…

  • El Misti

    Rio de Janeiro

    A welcoming, multistory spot in Copacabana, El Misti is a fine choice if you're looking to socialize. The barman whips up first-rate tropical cocktails …

  • Pousada Morro do Forte

    Paraty

    This modern pousada enjoys incomparable vistas of the town and bay from its breakfast deck and pool. Perched on the Morro do Forte, a 10-minute climb from…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 do Ouro

    Paraty

    It’s easy to imagine bumping into Mick Jagger, Sonia Braga or Tom Cruise here – especially when you enter the lobby and see photos of them posing in front…

  • Marta Rio Guesthouse

    Rio de Janeiro

    Marta, a gracious host with an innate sense of hospitality, opens up her home and rents out six comfortable rooms at this split-level penthouse…

  • Pousada d’Pillel

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    This friendly, family-run pousada, a few blocks from the beach, has a cool, shady garden with comfortable seating under a thatched roof out back…

  • Pousada Monte Imperial

    Rio de Janeiro State

    With the air of an alpine retreat, this pousada on a hillside above the Imperial Museum is worth the stiff climb. Upstairs rooms in the main vine-covered…

  • Che Lagarto Hostel

    Búzios

    A stone's throw from Búzios' bus stop, this branch of the South American Che Lagarto hostel chain has a relaxed vibe, with air-conditioned six- and 12-bed…

  • Hotel Rosa dos Ventos

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Way up in the mountains, this luxurious alpine-style resort has its own lake and network of hiking trails. Magnificent views abound from the many terraces…

  • Pousada Arte Urquijo

    Paraty

    This cozy little pousada is obviously a labor of love for the artist owners. Downstairs common areas include a spacious lounge and bar and a small pool…

  • Solar do Império

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Centrally located on Praça da Liberdade, with polished wood floors, 5m-high ceilings, grand fireplaces, a pool, sauna and spa, the meticulously restored…

  • Pousada Literária

    Paraty

    An official host site for Paraty's annual literary festival, this centrally located top-end hotel has cozy colonial decor, king-size beds with 600-thread…

  • Maasai Hotel Beach & Resort

    Rio de Janeiro State

    If you’re looking for cushy digs, this place is a no-brainer. Maasai has a stunning beachfront location, comfy sitting rooms, a sauna and swimming pool…

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