Jericoacoara
This popular hostel in the center of town wins big points for its bright, neat facilities and welcoming atmosphere. The swimming pool and large thatch…
Must-see hotels in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Surrounded by Atlantic rainforest, O Veleiro is a delightfully set guesthouse located on a cobblestone road uphill from Botafogo. The rooms are small and…
The Pantanal
An avian symphony is your wake-up call at this rustic fazenda right on the Rio Clarinho (there’s a river platform for swimming). There is an extensive…
Rio Grande do Norte
Effervescent, English-speaking, Portuguese Clara, a devotee of pastel colors, runs Galinhos’ most appealing accommodation, right on the lagoon shore. The…
Paraná
In this sweet blue clapboard cottage with yellow trim, rooms are simple and lovingly decorated with local artwork. Olga has been hosting tourists for…
Ceará
Offering some of the best value in the area, this welcoming guesthouse is sandwiched between two higher-end hotels across the road from the beach. The…
Curitiba
Behind a beautiful neoclassical facade, this renovated hotel retains much of its original architectural detail, but does not skimp on modern amenities…
Ilhabela
This HI-affiliated hostel, well-located in Perequê, features top infrastructure. The space, with a small but inviting pool and outdoor guest kitchen…
São Paulo
This quiet, design-forward Jardins choice easily offers the best location for money in the city, situated smack dab in the middle of São Paulo's toniest…
Ilhabela
Friendly, English-speaking owner Gabriel runs one of Ilhabela's coziest hostels. Renovated dorms with nice bathrooms and ample hammock-strung terraces …
Rio Grande do Norte
With a privileged position right on the beach, this laid-back hotel is a popular choice in Galinhos. Rooms are nothing special but are clean and…
Hotel Porto Jofre Pantanal Norte
The Pantanal
This sprawling complex sits where the Transpantaneira meets the river at Porto Jofre. Catering for anglers and wildlife enthusiasts, it has wide river…
Pernambuco
The charming São Pedro occupies a 19th-century house full of art, crafts and antiques, and it has a lovely pool in the leafy, shady garden, plus a pretty…
Flamengo & Around
One of Rio's most socially minded hostels, Discovery is a great place to meet other travelers. While it's not on the beach, the attractive converted house…
Búzios
If you’re honeymooning or just won the lottery, head straight for this top-end place on Alto do Humaitá hill. Pampering touches include stupendous ocean…
Santa Catarina
You can't miss the blinding yellow-and-blue-trimmed facade of this newer hostel occupying a residential home 1km back from the breach. Dorms come in four-…
Rio de Janeiro
One block from the beach, the Ritz Copacabana offers contemporary rooms set in neutral color schemes with all the creature comforts (blackout curtains,…
Fernando de Noronha
One of only two pousadas right on the sand on Noronha, this basic three-room place is excellent value considering its sought-after location. Rooms are…
Belo Horizonte
Well positioned just east of Praça da Liberdade, this business-oriented hotel offers good online deals year-round, especially on weekends, when prices can…
The Pantanal
Rickety boardwalks, basking caimans and buildings on stilts give this riverside place authentic Pantanal character. It's worth the upgrade to the…
Rio de Janeiro
Perched on the edge of the ocean in the peaceful community of Barra de Guaratiba, this boutique hotel has attractive rooms with wood floors, balconies and…
Fernando de Noronha
Just steps away from dramatic Praia da Conceicão, this small five-room pousada in the historic former Italian cable company building offers some of the…
São Luís
Rambling, creaky old corridors in this restored mansion lead around two patio-gardens to attractive and comfortable rooms with good mattresses and modern…
Ilhabela
Unplugged and mostly candlelit, this sustainably slanted 12-room pousada hidden away on Bonete beach is Ilhabela's most romantic escape. It's a haul to…
Brasília
You couldn't feel more at home in this apartment, where a comfortable twin room comes with Netflix and a bathroom across the hall. The family and their…
Amazonas
Tranquility prevails at this simple place, located on a quiet bend of the Rio Preto da Eva and run completely on solar power. Rooms occupy a large…
Recife
On a restaurant-heavy street one block from the beach in Pina, Recife's first boutique hotel (call it economic-boutique, anyway) offers a marriage of…
Rio de Janeiro
Uphill from Leme, this place has five dorm rooms and two private rooms, including one much sought-after chamber (Quarto Vidigal) with air-conditioning and…
Recife
This bright, welcoming hostel in a converted family home on a quiet residential street is the best budget bet for ambience, space and location. Private…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Breathing new life into ragged Lapa, Vila Galé – a high-end luxury chain from Portugal – invested some €35 million in this beautiful property. The…
Jericoacoara
Bella Jeri has seven cute, tasteful rooms with brick walls, solid wood furniture and hammocks, plus a pleasant garden, pool and breezy roof terrace with…
Paraty
In a gorgeous jungle setting 16km northwest of Paraty, well-traveled hosts Olivier and Valéria serve tasty Franco-Brazilian cuisine and rent out five…
Rio Grande do Sul
The region's largest hotel takes top honors for its explosive, unobstructed views of the surrounding vineyards. Perched on a hill in front of Vinícola…
Santa Catarina
The 13 rooms at this simple but very popular Armação choice have direct access to the beach. Friendly Klaus speaks multiple languages and is an excellent…
Fortaleza
This cheerful, well-located, well-run hostel has very good facilities, including a backyard with a pool, plus a sociable atmosphere helped along by the…
Rio de Janeiro State
This family-run hostel, 2km straight uphill from Friburgo’s town square, compensates for its remote location with a friendly welcome and great amenities,…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Low-key beachfront living is the norm at these simple fan-cooled bungalows on Praia Brava de Palmas, a small beach easily accessible from the popular…
Belém
A century-old rubber-baron mansion in a safe area is the perfect home for Belém’s longest-running youth hostel. Smallish dorms have solid bunks and large…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
Located on a small patch of incongruous greenery jammed between the dunes and a large lagoon 6km from town, this remote family-run guesthouse is a fine…
Gramado
A once stale, institutionalized choice behind the hallowed halls of the town's Methodist church has been given a major makeover by snazzy new owner Raquel…
