Must-see hotels in Rio de Janeiro State

  • Hotel Solar dos Gerânios

    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…

  • Hotel Santa Clara

    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…

  • El Misti

    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…

  • Casa da Gente

    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…

  • O Veleiro Bed & Breakfast

    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…

  • Discovery Hostel

    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…

  • Casas Brancas

    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…

  • Ritz Hotel Copacabana

    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,…

  • Le Relais de Marambaia

    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…

  • Babilônia Rio Hostel

    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…

  • Vila Galé

    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…

  • Le Gite d’Indaiatiba

    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…

  • Alê Friburgo Hostel

    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,…

  • Cabanas Paraiso

    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…

  • Chez Pitú

    Búzios

    Rooms are small and somewhat dated, but nothing can diminish the Geribá beachfront location of this colorful pousada, decorated with mosaics and brightly…

  • Pousada Favelinha

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Located in the favela of Pereirão da Silva, Pousada Favelinha has four double rooms and a five-bed dorm, all with balconies that have stunning views over…

  • Hotel Bühler

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Founded in 1931, this German-style hotel with sprawling, verdant grounds, a stone's throw west of Maringá's restaurant row, is the valley's oldest lodging…

  • Canguru Hostel

    Paraty

    A block inland from Jabaquara beach, friendly Canguru offers a varied collection of doubles, six- to 12-bed dorms and campsites surrounding a sprawling…

  • Asalem

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    Despite its remote, immersed-in-nature atmosphere, Asalem is only a short boat ride from Abraão, or a 25-minute walk via a scenic beachfront trail. Owned…

  • Ritz Leblon

    Ipanema & Leblon

    In one of Rio's most desirable areas, this stylish low-key hotel has attractive, uniquely designed rooms and common areas that give it a boutique feel…

  • Aquarela do Leme

    Rio de Janeiro

    This beautifully designed, upmarket hostel is located on a wide road just inside the Babilônia favela in the neighborhood of Leme. The spacious private…

  • Hotel Auberge Suisse

    Rio de Janeiro State

    The luxury chalets here, 12km northeast of Nova Friburgo, all have wi-fi and minibars and most have fireplaces and DVD players. The pretty landscaped…

  • Atlântica Jungle Lodge

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    Fall asleep to the sound of birds and jungle critters at this four-room ecolodge, serenely situated near the island's southeastern corner, between Pouso…

  • Ipanema Inn

    Ipanema & Leblon

    Located just a short stroll from the beach, the Ipanema Inn is a simple hotel whose rooms have off-white ceramic tile floors and simple wood furnishings;…

  • Pequena Suécia

    Rio de Janeiro State

    A Penedo classic, this red house in the woods has provided luxurious amenities in a rustic setting for over half a century. The on-site restaurant serves…

  • Aparthotel Adagio

    Ipanema & Leblon

    This hotel offers attractively designed suites with faux-wood floors, big windows and light, muted colors. Some rooms have balconies, and the upper two…

  • Hotel do Ypê

    Rio de Janeiro State

    About 8.5km north of the park entrance, near the end of the road, the nicest of the lower park's hotels offers somewhat dated rooms and chalets, with…

  • Aratinga Inn

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    This cozy, gay-friendly, Australian-run pousada offers ultracomfy chalets in a garden setting. Homey touches include complimentary use of iPads, beach…

  • Ipanema Beach House

    Ipanema & Leblon

    The location is fabulous, in a converted two-story house with a beautiful pool and yard, just a short stroll to the beach. The private rooms, while small,…

  • Sheraton

    Ipanema & Leblon

    The Sheraton is a true resort hotel, with large, peaceful grounds. Every room has a balcony, facing either Leblon and Ipanema or verdant greenery, and…

  • Orla Copacabana

    Rio de Janeiro

    The Spanish-owned Orla Copacabana has some attractive, understated rooms, but the beach-facing location is the real draw. The standard rooms are too…

  • Injoy Hostel

    Rio de Janeiro

    Despite the name, this place feels less like a hostel and more like a small guesthouse. Injoy has a mix of private doubles and cozy dorms set in a lovely…

  • JW Marriott Hotel

    Rio de Janeiro

    The Marriott serves a healthy dose of luxury to its guests and some of the best views of Copacabana from the rooftop pool. The accommodations are…

  • Novotel Rio

    Rio de Janeiro

    Set slightly back from the beach and therefore slightly lower in price than other hotels, the Novotel offers a comfortable stay in one of Leme's loveliest…

  • Pousada Caúca

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    Central location and a spacious backyard are the twin draws at this pousada on Abraão's main pedestrian thoroughfare, run by the same local family for…

  • Pouso Verde

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    On a quiet cobblestone street in a charming corner of Jardim Botânico, Pouso Verde has elegant, comfortably furnished rooms, the best of which have views…

  • Modernistas Hospedagem

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    Attached to an art gallery, Modernistas has five creatively designed rooms, each dedicated to a different Brazilian artist (Di Cavalcanti, Oswald de…

  • Pousada Imperial Koeler

    Rio de Janeiro State

    This gabled gem, dating back to 1875, is right in the heart of things, along architecturally stunning Av Koeler. Its sister hotel Pousada Monte Imperial,…

  • Books Hostel

    Santa Teresa & Lapa

    In the heart of Lapa and true to the nature of the neighborhood, this party hostel is the appetizer for your crazy night out. Dorms have eye-catching…

  • Jucati

    Rio de Janeiro

    On a tranquil street overlooking a small park, Jucati has large, simply furnished serviced apartments with tile floors and small but serviceable kitchens…