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…
Must-see hotels in Brazil
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
The modern rooms in shades of gray here are some of the best in town. Luxo category rooms are bigger, but all are appealing and comfortable. This hotel…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Pernambuco
One of the more relaxed places to stay on Carneiros, Gameleiro has 10 light-filled bungalows with high ceilings, hardwood fittings and thatched porches…
Amazonas
Once the preferred lodge of an agency selling upscale group packages, Dolphin Lodge operates independently now, with comfortable rooms and unblemished…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
A welcoming small hotel by the river's edge offering comfortable (if a little plain) rooms set in spacious grounds that include a large swimming pool…
Pará
A clean, reliable choice, this is the first hotel you reach from the boat drop-off. A dozen tidy rooms are arranged around a pretty central garden, all…
Goiás
Laid-back and daubed with the graffiti of satisfied customers, this casual hostel offers tight-packed dorms, some of which are triple-deckers. Upgrade to…
Ipanema & Leblon
This brightly painted, palm-fringed house has history: it's where bossa nova legend Tom Jobim lived from 1962 to 1965 and wrote some of his most famous…
Bahia
Located just outside the village center on the riverfront, on the way to the beach, this ecofriendly French–Brazilian–owned guesthouse occupies an…
Rio Grande do Sul
On the road to Parque Estadual do Caracol, this country-chic pousada forgoes Alpine kitsch for homey comforts. Themed suites are heavy on exposed brick…
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…
Morro de São Paulo
Bahia Bacana is located on the main road in town and features a small but extremely memorable swimming pool perched high over the beach. Guest rooms are…
Minas Gerais
Run by the same family for over 25 years, this friendly place just below the park entrance has a sauna for soothing weary muscles, a river-fed pool with a…
Belém
This central hostel overlooks Praça da República and has brightly painted rooms with a mix of dorms and private rooms. It has a fun vibe and staff are…
Maceió
If you're looking for simple comfort and a great location, the shiny newness of this hotel (which opened in 2018) makes it a cut above the other high-rise…
Bahia
This pretty guesthouse, decorated with furnishings made by local craftspeople, offers tranquil rooms with sea or bay views and private balconies, an…
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…
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…
Santa Catarina
This 16-room pousada is tucked away in leafy surrounds 100m from the beach. Bi- and trilevel rooms are spacious, with kitchenettes, balconies and tasteful…
Espírito Santo
Just off the busy main highway, directly opposite the Águia Branca bus stop and 2km below the park entrance, Pousada Peterle has attractive log cabins…
Minas Gerais
This classy, secluded pousada, tucked up a flagstoned driveway five minutes’ walk north of the center, features eight rooms in modern style, a reading…
Santa Catarina
Modern and stylish, this Brazilian chain is the best (and newest) of Blumenau's midrange business hotels. You'll find 120 rooms decked out in comforting…
The Amazon
Large, spotless rooms with firm beds, luxurious linens, modern bathrooms and reliable air-con and internet make this a gem in Porto Velho's sometimes…
Bahia
This welcoming guesthouse's primary selling point is its location right on the beach, near the boat dock, and its grassy lawn dotted with chaise lounges…
Ceará
The best budget bet in Icaraizinho is set on expansive grounds with nice gardens and a pool a few blocks back from the sea. The fan-cooled wooden chalets…
Santa Catarina
The pink Pousada da Vigia overlooks Praia da Lagoinha – and what a miraculous view! With only 10 guest rooms scattered around lovely gardens, service is…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Set in lively Lapa, this kooky and colorful little hostel will wow you with its arty vibe and communal atrium. Breakfast is complimentary, and there's a…
Maranhão
One of the most comfortable options in the center of town, this neatly renovated colonial house has several spacious (but darkish) rooms with large…
Minas Gerais
This colonial establishment is one of the best deals in town. There's free parking, the pool out back has a waterslide, and the card-playing rooms…
Minas Gerais
This well-maintained pousada near the city center offers 22 air-conditioned rooms, some in the high-ceilinged main building with original wood floors,…
Goiás
Classy bungalows at this designer pousada are the most sophisticated in town. Safari-chic lounge furnishings in the common area and a sizable pool add…
Recife
Aside from having more color and character than any other place in this price range, this cute 30-room pousada is a mere 1.5km from the airport, perfectly…
Espírito Santo
Lovingly presided over by long-time owners Kelly and Felipe, this cheerful family-run pousada just off the main square has clean white sheets, colorful…
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…
Espírito Santo
For a night of luxury, this is an excellent choice. It’s located on top of a hill with sweeping views of the surrounding bay. The service is impeccable…
