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