Must-see hotels in Brazil

  • Hotel Fasano

    Ipanema & Leblon

    Designed by Philippe Starck, the Fasano has fabulously designed rooms with hardwood floors, handsome furnishings (including chairs designed by Sergio…

  • Toca da Coruja

    Praia da Pipa

    One of Brazil’s most charming luxury pousadas, Toca da Coruja is an eco- and community-conscious place wrapped in sprawling tropical gardens with sagui…

  • Hotel Emiliano

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio's loveliest new hotel sits on a prime spot fronting Copacabana's southern shore. The rooms have a modernist aesthetic, with jacaranda wood furniture,…

  • Hotel Santa Teresa

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    What is probably the finest boutique hotel in Rio is set in a lavishly restored building that was part of a coffee plantation in the 19th century. It…

  • Tetris Container Hostel

    Foz do Iguaçu

    Brazil's coolest hostel is crafted from 15 shipping containers – even the pool is a water-filled shipping container – and makes full use of other…

  • We Hostel Design

    São Paulo

    Simply gorgeous, São Paulo's best hostel sits inside a beautiful historic 1926 white mansion on a quiet Vila Mariana residential corner. From the guest…

  • Cristalino Lodge

    Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul

    On the banks of the Rio Cristalino (39km north of Alta Floresta), in an area rich in flora and fauna, this luxurious lodge has two 50m-high observation…

  • Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

    Paraná

    You'll find spectacular views from the Sheraton on the Argentine side, but nowhere on either side of the falls is as delightful, delicious and deluxe as…

  • Pousada Santuário do Caraça

    Minas Gerais

    Rooms at this peaceful, one-of-a-kind pousada range from simple shared-bath quartos off the garden courtyard to larger apartamentos (rooms with bathroom),…

  • Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge

    Amazonas

    This lodge at Novo Airão's northern end is a real stunner. Everything here is architecturally striking, from its tree-house rooms to those that resemble…

  • Refúgio Ecológico Caiman

    The Pantanal

    This eco-pioneering lodge is a private Pantanal for a privileged few. There's a main building and two luxurious lodges; forest-side Cordilheiro is the…

  • Pousada Uacari

    Amazonas

    Mamirauá Reserve's primary ecolodge is built entirely on floating logs and parked on a lovely river bend well into the reserve. Spacious bungalows have…

  • Pousada Sossego do Cantinho

    Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses

    On the riverbank 1.5km north of town, the Swiss-owned Sossego is a perfect haven for resting for a couple of days, or as a relaxed base for excursions…

  • Amazon Antonio's Lodge

    Amazonas

    Antonio Gomes has built a splendid lodge on the mosquito-free banks of the Rio Urubu, surrounded by a pristine tract of riverine forest rich in wildlife…

  • Brasília Palace Hotel

    Brasília

    Near the presidential palace, this emblematic hotel is a marvelous spot for architecture fans. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in 1957, common spaces are a…

  • Araras Eco Lodge

    The Pantanal

    This pioneering ranch offers great comfort and luxury in a peaceful setting. Rooms have lovely artisanal bedspreads and patios with hammocks. There is a…

  • Pousada Paraiso Açu

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Outdoors enthusiasts need look no further than this family-run, end-of-the-road hideaway, 20km northeast of Petrópolis adjoining Parque Nacional da Serra…

  • Pousada Bela Vista

    Maranhão

    A wonderful option with eight simple, clean rooms (five have sea views), a good patio restaurant adorned with antique knickknacks and art, a pool with…

  • Parador Casa da Montanha

    Rio Grande do Sul

    Midway between Cambará and Itaimbezinho, the poshest place in the region is modeled after luxurious African safari camps. Overlooking araucária forest and…

  • Pousada Bela Vista

    Amazonas

    Easily Novo Airão's best midrange guesthouse and a wonderful place to take a break from life on the road, Pousada Bela Vista is run by a German-Brazilian…

  • Casa Zulu

    Ceará

    A young French windsurfer and his South African wife have built their dream pousada (guesthouse) where once nothing stood but coconut palms, nailing the…

  • Hostel Nature

    Foz do Iguaçu

    This hostel is set on a gorgeous piece of land planted with sugarcane, bananas and mandarins and is a delightful escape just 12km from the entrance to…

  • O Céu de Boipeba

    Bahia

    The appeal of this boutique hotel is in its name, which translates as 'the sky of Boipeba.' It's located on a hill just outside of the village which…

  • Manary Praia Hotel

    Natal

    One of the Northeast’s most charming places to stay, the 23-room Manary is bedecked with beautiful nature photos by its late owner and creator, Eduardo…

  • Na Mata Suites

    Ilhabela

    Cradled in a small thatch of lush neighborhood rainforest, here you’ll find an absolutely lovely four-bungalow trove of hospitality. Originally converted…

  • Pousada Picinguaba

    Ubatuba

    Tucked away in a small fishing village north of Ubatuba is one of the region's most charming pousadas; a 10-room, sustainably run gem owned by a…

  • Pousada Ecológica Seringal Cachoeira

    The Amazon

    This ecolodge is set in a working rubber forest and has cozy accommodations plus guided hikes and activities. Lodging is in large dorms or comfortable…

  • Maze Inn

    Flamengo & Around

    Set in the Tavares Bastos favela, the Maze Inn is a fantastic place to overnight for those looking for an alternative view of Rio. The rooms are uniquely…

  • Guapiaçu Bird Lodge

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Catering to ornithologists, this lodge offers ten comfy rooms with solar hot water, family-style meals served around a big table, and a library of nature…

  • Yoo2

    Rio de Janeiro

    Yoo2, which opened in 2016, has taken a generic high-rise and transformed it into a captivating 138-room hotel with an avant-garde style. Glass elevators…

  • Pousada dos Ponteiros

    Rio Grande do Norte

    One of the first hotels in town and still one of the best, this place is set on a hectare of tropical gardens that run down to the beach. It features a…

  • Hostel Manaus

    Manaus

    Manaus' first hostel is still its best. Spacious, warmly decorated common areas with colorful artworks and a rooftop dining area set it apart from other…

  • Refugio Hostel Fortaleza

    Fortaleza

    Easily Fortaleza's best hostel. German owner Karl has whipped an old mansion into shape, following an eco-ethos with breezy natural ventilation and solar…

  • Vila Kalango

    Jericoacoara

    A longtime top-end favorite, Vila Kalango offers a variety of charming accommodations set in a lovely garden. The round brick bungalows are serene escape…

  • Astral da Ilha

    Paraná

    Its own craft beer? Hibiscus caipirinhas? In-house masseuse? Surf/SUP school? Jazz festival every August? Things are done a little differently at this…

  • Hotel Warabi

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Inviting features abound at this rustic hotel just above Maringá: comfy futons, ofuro (Japanese bath) tubs and a spacious wooden deck overlooking the…

  • Quinta do Bucanero

    Santa Catarina

    Built bedrock-style literally in and around the rocky cliffside, Rosa's most charming option is a 12-room gem of hospitality in jungly surrounds. Rooms…

  • Taiuá Ambiental

    Goiás

    This rather extraordinary compound, run with gentle courtesy, has an elaborate structure of bamboo platforms furnished with comfortable mattresses to…

  • Pousada da Alcobaça

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Midway between Petrópolis and Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, this gorgeous family-run hotel has a pool, sauna, tennis court and ample gardens…

  • Casa Lavinia

    São Luís

    The Italian owners have achieved a truly gorgeous conversion of this 19th-century mansion. The four big beautiful rooms boast four-poster beds, polished…

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