Must-see hotels in Goiás

This rather extraordinary compound, run with gentle courtesy, has an elaborate structure of bamboo platforms furnished with comfortable mattresses to…

Our favorite hostel is owned by a Brazilian-French-American Cirque du Soleil acrobat and run by his sweet mother, who lived in France for two decades. Two…

Taman Baru is a romantic retreat with the occasional Balinese touch set inside a forest, located just east of town. The colorful bungalows and gorgeous…

This enormous, venerable complex once belonged to a Brazilian ambassador – his collection of antiques and knickknacks from around the world adds a sense…

At one end of the central area, this pousada is a tranquil, venerable property set around a huge courtyard that's quite a surprise after the small street…

Secluded and utterly relaxing, this luxurious but understated pousada features inviting rooms with hammock deck surrounding a large, tranquil palm-filled…

Just opposite the bus station, this modern but charming pousada has large contemporary rooms with attractive decorative features. They open onto a central…

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…

Great value for couples, this charming pousada with hand-painted furniture and poolside hammocks is a stylish place to relax. Rooms have balconies or…

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…

The strengths of Goiâna's best hostel, an HI-affiliate, are design-oriented: a minimalist aesthetic in a well-to-do residential neighborhood southwest of…

This sweet Piri hostel is home to a supreme hammock patio, high-pressure showers and a small pool for a refreshing dip to ward off the cerrado heat. There…

This magenta main-road hotel has art deco brick-and-wood apartamentos with wardrobes, full-length mirrors and made-to-order eggs for breakfast. Very…

The downstairs public areas are handsome enough in this salmon-colored hotel in a superb location by the Rio Vermelho. Upstairs is more of a throwback,…

Hard-to-beat value is the calling at this sweet pousada not far from the bus station. Each fan-cooled room is named and decorated after a native bird and…

On a quiet, central backstreet, this sweet place is decorated with stenciled flowers and hanging artisanal ornaments. Rooms aren't large, but they do the…

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…

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…

Efficiently run and well kept, this likable hostel is based around a patio, where there's a small kitchen space and room to lounge. The triple-deck dorms…

A pleasant 10-minute stroll southwest from the central area, you'll find this relaxing spot with simple concrete-floored rooms set around a large…