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…
Must-see hotels in Brazil
Bonito & Around
This papaya-colored hostel, handily located near the bus station, is the kind of place where backpackers find themselves delaying their departure, seduced…
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…
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…
Ipanema & Leblon
Occupying prime real estate facing Ipanema Beach, the tall, slender Sol Ipanema features contemporary rooms decorated in creams and earth tones, with dark…
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…
Goiás
The downstairs public areas are handsome enough in this salmon-colored hotel in a superb location by the Rio Vermelho. Upstairs is more of a throwback,…
Pará
Nine spacious, attractive suites have whitewashed walls, fine woodwork and comfortable beds. Lunch and dinner can be ordered, though service is slow…
Espírito Santo
Well-priced given its prime location, this chain hotel sits right at the edge of the Triângulo das Bermudas, Vitória’s nightlife hub, and is only a few…
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…
Goiás
Hard-to-beat value is the calling at this sweet pousada not far from the bus station. Each fan-cooled room is named and decorated after a native bird and…
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…
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…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
A quiet, secure hostel with snug, fan-cooled rooms that share several bathrooms, in a pretty bungalow with floorboards underfoot. There's also an air…
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…
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…
Bonito & Around
On the main street, a flashy facade fronts a simple but pleasing pousada with well-appointed, inexpensive rooms in brick around a small courtyard with…
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…
Paraná
Just a few steps from the pier, Caraguatá’s pretty chalets are adorned with flower boxes and greenery. Intimate rooms vary in size but they all have…
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…
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…
Espírito Santo
Surrounded by water on three sides, this high-end hotel has an unbeatable location between downtown and Praia do Morro. All rooms have panoramic ocean…
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…
Bonito & Around
Very central but still enjoying a peaceful edge-of-town location, with sheep grazing in the garden and trees beyond, the Ecotel is designed along…
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…
Bonito & Around
A little out of the center, this two-story retreat comes with a recommended restaurant, peaceful surroundings and helpful staff. A series of chalets house…
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…
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…
Goiás
On a quiet, central backstreet, this sweet place is decorated with stenciled flowers and hanging artisanal ornaments. Rooms aren't large, but they do the…
Brazil
This contemporary high-rise, featuring minimalist interior design, several bars and restaurants, and a large swimming pool complete with waterfalls and a…
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…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Handily close to the airport but still central, the minimalist modern lines of the Mohave are backed up by professional multilingual service and a good…
Bahia
Ideal for self-caterers, these modern apartments are equipped with kitchens, flat-screen televisions and private balconies with ocean views. The hosts are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Swish option by the Parque das Nações Indígenas, with half the rooms overlooking the park. Boons include spacious, spotless rooms with climate control,…
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…
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…
