Santa Catarina
The pousada formerly known as Campeche Natur has been split into three inns – Naturezas de Floripa, Verde Natur and Old Beach – all looked after by the…
Must-see hotels in Brazil
Búzios
In a dream location just off Orla Bardot, this 1940s-vintage hillside home is now a sweet pousada, offering six spacious and unique suites with high…
Pernambuco
Austrian Sebastian and his Brazilian wife, Yolanda, are the hospitality gatekeepers at this signless B&B with just two rooms. It's chock-full of local art…
Amazonas
The deluxe lakefront cabins here stand dramatically on 15m stilts, connected by wood walkways, with huge screened windows and private patios. West-facing…
Goiás
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…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
This rustic pousada is in a 100-year-old house with a tranquil, hammock-hung mini-jungle out back and a notable collection of antique radios, record…
Salvador
This fantastically colorful and homey place is run by professional artists with deep connections to the local music, dance and film community. Musicians…
São Paulo
Sleek, bright and minimalist, Emiliano is the city's best hotel. It's steeped in refined luxury, with local touches such as the lobby's lush suspended…
Ceará
The best place to stay in Redonda, the ten comfortable brick chalets of Oh! Linda Pousada are spread around spacious grounds on the clifftop that include…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This lovely property dates to the 1930s and was once a governor's mansion. Tropical gardens overlook the picturesque pool, and you can sometimes spot…
Rio de Janeiro State
With a prime city center location opposite the Bohemia brewery, this town-house-turned-hostel has been a Petrópolis budget traveler's dream-come-true…
Minas Gerais
Near the valley’s far end, the delightfully tranquil Mandala boasts spacious rooms, verandas with hammocks, an ofurô (Japanese hot tub; per two people R…
Paraty
This Swiss-run waterfront hostel sits on isolated Ponta Grossa, a 15-minute boat ride from Paraty. With no road access, limited generator-fueled…
Espírito Santo
This backstreet hideaway is one of Itaúnas’ loveliest pousadas. The guest rooms, surrounded by pretty landscaped grounds, feature cheerful colors, flower…
Salvador
Inside a 19th-century colonial mansion on a historic block, this charming boutique hotel is truly a gem. Ten impeccably outfitted guest rooms have first…
Lençóis
Conveniently located on the edge of the historic center, this guesthouse has simple rooms with homey design flourishes and a tranquil patio area with…
Espírito Santo
Set in lovely gardens only 500m from park headquarters, this high-end pousada is one of the region’s oldest. The main brick-and-wood building with Alpine…
The Amazon
Just across the road from the river and within walking distance of the Fortaleza de São José, Hotel do Forte combines a fine location with excellent…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Tucked away down a quiet street, this classy and welcoming spot abuts the forest, with abundant birdlife. Contemporary art merges seamlessly with…
Gramado
This outstanding choice – call it a 'poshtel' – is an eight-minute stroll from central Gramado on the road to Canela. Dorms are of a craftsmanship…
Pará
Occupying a beautifully restored 19th-century casarão (mansion), rooms here have high ceilings, flat-screen TVs and small but stylish bathrooms; some…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
It's worth reserving ahead and paying the small surcharge for a front room with balcony and hammock at this French-run beachfront pousada. The ample…
São Luís
Long overdue in the historical center, this bright and well-run hostel is the perfect base for budget travelers. It offers spotless colorful dorms with…
São Paulo
Designed by Ruy Ohtake, the slice of watermelon–reminiscent Unique is certainly the city’s most architecturally ambitious hotel, as well as a favorite of…
Belo Horizonte
This small and cozy hostel enjoys a dream location on a pedestrianized street in the heart of Savassi. The trio of four- to 10-person dorms (two for women…
Santa Catarina
Siblings Lila and Caio are your hospitality wizard hosts at this eco-forward hostel in the heart of Lagoa. Their childhood home now features solar-heated…
Rio de Janeiro State
A welcoming oasis at the edge of Itatiaia town, this combo pousada-campground has pleasant green grounds, a pool, sauna and soccer and basketball…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
A five-minute boat ride or a 30-minute hike from Abrãao brings you to this idyllic hideaway at the end of Abraãozinho beach. Argentine owners Juan and…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Unbeatable location at the far eastern end of Abraão's main beach, a panoramic waterfront deck and a bar with free-flowing caipirinhas are the prime…
Espírito Santo
Hands down the best value along this stretch of coast, Recanto da Pedra is picturesquely sited on rocks at Iriri beach's northern end. Many rooms have…
Rio Grande do Sul
Perched above the Vale dos Vinhedos, this cluster of romantic stone houses gives a fantastic view of the valley below. The lodgings mix rustic charm with…
Ceará
The Dolce Vita is friendly and relaxed. Bungalows are arranged around a garden of palms, flowers and lawns with a beautiful pool at its center. Rooms are…
Búzios
Boasting a seaside perch in the thick of the Rua das Pedras nightlife zone, Búzios' most centrally located hostel offers four- to 13-bed dorms…
Búzios
With clean white air-conditioned dorms and doubles, comfortable beds, and a dreamy backyard opening directly onto Manguinhos beach, the Search House is…
Minas Gerais
Right in the heart of town, this magnificent re-creation of a colonial-era mansion is one of Brazil’s finest hotels, with first-rate food and service…
Gramado
A mostly English-speaking sibling threesome runs this triumphantly lovely pousada just 800m from the main square. Extensive gardens surround the property,…
Santa Catarina
Brazilian returnee Márcia and her big, hospitable personality run the show at this intimate B&B – don't call it a pousada – hidden away in an upscale…
Santa Catarina
About 1.5km past Costa de Dentro, this multilingual German-run pousada sits high up in peaceful farm country, the domain of animal lovers and bird…
Fernando de Noronha
The top pousada on a top-end island, Maravilha is a luxurious retreat with just a handful of bungalows perched on a hillside overlooking Bahia Sueste…
Bahia
Squarely in the center of the village on a cobblestone plaza lined with boutiques and cafes, this peaceful guesthouse has spacious, thoughtfully designed…
