Fernando de Noronha
One of the island's only pousadas right on the sand, this cozy three-room place feels like an exclusive private residence in one of Noronha's best…
Must-see hotels in Brazil
Goiás
Just opposite the bus station, this modern but charming pousada has large contemporary rooms with attractive decorative features. They open onto a central…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
French-owned Mama Ruisa aims for bohemian chic in its seven spacious, uniquely designed guest rooms. Every whim is catered for in this inspiring converted…
Recife
A tranquil former family home run by two sisters (who speak English, Italian and German), Casuarinas is a marvelous retreat from the heat and bustle…
Minas Gerais
One of Lavras Novas' first pousadas, Palavras Novas continues to seduce guests with a range of welcoming amenities: two swimming pools, nice mountain…
Bahia
If you're traveling in a group this is one of the better deals in town. Each apartment has a kitchen and, with the exception of the most standard studio,…
Fortaleza
The cute two-story street frontage is slightly misleading, as most of the hotel is contained in the 13-story block behind, but that means all the tasteful…
Bonito & Around
This well-kept modern pousada makes for a peaceful base, with a tranquil location a few blocks from the center. Rooms are commodious and contemporary,…
Goiás
Attractive and relaxed, this modern pousada in an appealing zone southwest of the center is good comfort at a fair price. Spacious common areas include a…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
This smart hotel tower fills the 'luxury digs within a five-minute walk of Cuiabá's best nightlife' niche very nicely. Post-Pantanal pampering beckons, in…
Lençóis
This lovely yellow mansion, filled with antiques and hand-painted tiles, was designed and built by a local artist. Staying here is like being a guest in a…
Salvador
Sleep inside a living piece of Salvador's history at this newly restored boutique hotel. The facade of the building still retains its 1930s art deco charm…
Fernando de Noronha
With quaint eco-artisanal touches (such as short pathways made of upturned bottles) and charmingly helpful staff, wood-built Beco is a good choice for a…
Manaus
A great hostel in almost every way: it's a block from the opera house, there are youthful staff and clientele, and clean, comfortable dorms with privacy…
Bahia
Set in a beautifully landscaped garden near the beach, this guesthouse is a traveler favorite, thanks in part to the friendly service. Even the most…
Brazil
Excellent accommodations are available at Fazenda Pai Mateus, ideal for accessing the bizarre, otherworldly, rocky landscape of round boulders, granite…
Goiás
Great value for couples, this charming pousada with hand-painted furniture and poolside hammocks is a stylish place to relax. Rooms have balconies or…
Manaus
Outrageously good value, these modern apartments have smallish bedrooms, but size doesn't matter here because there's a kitchen and sitting area to relax…
Bahia
Travelers rave about the personalized attention (in English) and paradise-like setting at B&B Bela Bahia, run by a laid-back Belgian-Brazilian couple. It…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Modern and minimalist, this excellent option is entirely too hip for its location and is very good value. Great breakfast, and the staff go out of their…
Goiás
This excellent-value pousada is steeped in sustainable tourism (all the bricks were recycled from old homes in Goiânia) and has lovely verandas and large…
Lençóis
In Igatu, the charming Hospedagem Flor de Açucena has wildly natural rooms built into the rocky hillside, abundant greenery and striking views, with a…
Ceará
This secluded German-run spot a couple of kilometers down a spur road near the park entrance has wonderful panoramas and a collection of small A-frame…
Ilhabela
Set right on the sands of Praia do Curral, this uber-trendy getaway for São Paulo fashionistas isn’t subtle: the Mediterranean-on-overdrive aesthetic…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Set in jungly surroundings near the airport, this hotel is in need of a touch-up but still has appeal, particularly with the numerous bird species…
Ceará
The closest hotel to the park entrance, this welcoming place offers a variety of rooms across the comfort scale, from simple and somewhat dark options at…
Búzios
One of Búzios' rare beachfront bargains, this family-run cluster of three modest rooms and seven more spacious upstairs apartments sleeping up to four…
Porto Jofre Pantanal Pousada & Camping
The Pantanal
Turn left at the end of the Transpantaneira to reach this budget favorite that is better known hereabouts as Pousada de Neco. It's a genuinely welcoming…
Paraná
Catering to wealthy surfers who like their creature comforts, the Indonesian-inspired Grajagan’s rooms are easily the Ilha’s most luxurious: each has a…
Búzios
The name says it all at this homey hostel one block from Geribá beach. After an eight-year round-the-world trip (New Zealand, Europe, United States), Rio…
Amazonas
This well-run lodge has stylish modern rooms with hardwood floors, electric lighting, private bathrooms and even air-conditioning. Even better, the rich…
Santa Catarina
This refined, 12-room pousada is a worthwhile spot to break the bank in Balneário. Classic white dominates the interior, all designed by the discerning,…
Paraty
Run by the same family for decades, this rustic place on lively Praça da Matriz is by far the best budget hotel deal in Paraty’s colonial center. Wood and…
Amazonas
Comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, a laid-back vibe and an affable Luxembourger who serves a mean fruit-juice cocktail all make this the go-to spot for…
Amazonas
This small pousada does get more mosquitoes than the lodges upriver, but it's still a terrific choice. Simple but large wooden rooms with shared bathrooms…
Centro & the Mainland
Don't let the Agronômica location between a Petrobras gas station and a prison deter you, this cycling-themed hostel is well run, well appointed and well…
Rio de Janeiro
Along one of Copacabana's most peaceful streets you'll find this attractive three-story hotel with a white stucco facade and blue shutters. The front…
Ipanema & Leblon
An excellent base in Ipanema, the friendly El Misti has simple, well-maintained dorm rooms (sleeping four to 12) as well as a few private rooms (two with…
Natal
Housed in a converted family home that evokes Santorini, Republika has a low-lit bar, comfy hammock and TV areas, and a big, clean kitchen and eating area…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
A short stroll from the top of the Escadaria Selarón, the Casa da Gente is a welcoming French-Brazilian-run guesthouse with a strong interest in…
