Minas Gerais
Ouro Prêto's best midrange option, this beautifully preserved 18th-century mansion directly opposite the Carmo church is all charm, with creaky wood…
Must-see hotels in Brazil
Goiás
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…
Goiás
This enormous, venerable complex once belonged to a Brazilian ambassador – his collection of antiques and knickknacks from around the world adds a sense…
Rio de Janeiro State
With a spectacular poolside deck overlooking bobbing boats in the harbor, this gleaming place feels like a cross between a hotel and a hostel, with a mix…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
This Brazilian-Italian operation has half a dozen comfortable wooden chalets and some air-conditioned rooms scattered around its lovely and luxuriant…
Bahia
A few blocks off of Trancoso's main drag and set among lush foliage is Pousada Hibisco, which offers chalets for rent and a fun pool and bar area…
Alter do Chão
The pick of the many new pousadas opening around town, the welcoming Vila Alter has a colorful little garden and tidy rooms. The whole feel here is one of…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
This super hostel makes a great base. Sturdy, well-spaced bunks in air-conditioned dorms with pretty traditional floor tiles are comfortable, as is a…
Amazonas
From the same people who brought you Tropical Tree Climbing, this cool jungle lodge has appealing wooden rooms, with hammocks on the balconies and a…
São Paulo
This 1930s mansion, opened in late 2015, holds 14 suites reeking of industrial-chic (exposed brick and beams, unfinished steel and concrete) offset by a…
Bahia
In a lush setting, Ilha Verde has uniquely decorated rooms inspired by the owners' world travels. Features include private patios, an inviting swimming…
Minas Gerais
Midway between Praça Tiradentes and the train station, this sweet and simple three-room hostel is a labor of love for well-traveled owner Lidiane, who…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Raising the bar in Campo Grande, the Deville is excellent in many ways. Large rooms with king beds have exemplary comfort, staff are helpful and the…
Amazonas
The UK-Brazilian couple who took over management of this popular guesthouse are maintaining all its best features – large comfortable rooms, tourist info…
Belém
This snazzy hostel has wonderful decor and a real artsy vibe. The rooms feature lovely wrought-iron furnishings and daring artistic flourishes at every…
Bahia
At this heavenly oceanfront getaway, palm trees tower over freestanding cottages and inviting chaise lounges facing the water. Travelers love the peaceful…
Bahia
The inviting outdoor pool, festive thatched-roof pool bar, comfortable guest rooms with private verandas, and proximity to the beach make this guesthouse…
Manaus
Arguably Manaus' only top-end hotel worthy of the name, Hotel Villa Amazônia is wonderfully central, with large stylish rooms, muted accents and personal…
Curitiba
In leafy Mercês, Curitiba's top hostel inhabits a canary-yellow, turret-style mansion from the ’50s, with striking art, retro-sophisticated common areas,…
Maceió
This popular high-rise, beachfront hotel has spacious, brightly lit rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, all with sea views. Recently renovated, with…
Minas Gerais
A delightful refuge just across from Igreja de São Francisco, this stylishly renovated 19th-century mansion features pure cotton bedding, oversized towels…
Espírito Santo
Visitors to Espírito Santo's Reserva Natural Vale can spend the night at this simple but comfortable lodge, graced with a peaceful forest setting, two…
Lençóis
Run by an exceptionally kind owner, this charming guesthouse offers sweet, simple rooms with antique stained-glass windows, many opening to views over the…
Alagoas
Spend a night or two in this stylish, environmentally conscious bungalow, which also has an excellent restaurant specializing in gourmet seafood and…
Ubatuba
Vini, both an ex-lawyer and former semi-pro rugby player in Malta, and his brother, Tulio, an eco-architect, are the personalities behind this good-time…
São Paulo State
Mangarito's eco-conscious, comfortably-appointed treehouses are billed as Brazil's first glamping option. They are indeed glamorous, decked out in rustic…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Owners Ezequiel and Luciana have created this family-friendly pousada at beautiful Praia Vermelha on Ilha Grande's northwestern shore. It's a perfect…
Rio Grande do Sul
Vila Ecológica sits colorfully but most ordinarily on a hill behind Casa do Turista. You wouldn't look twice. But closer inspection reveals Cambará's…
Santa Catarina
Talmir, the English-speaking and world-traveling owner, has built an endlessly charming empire on Servidão Família Nunes that includes neighbors Naturezas…
Salvador
Located in an old colonial house complete with a swimming pool and a Moroccan-style lounge (rarities at any hostel), but especially in one at such a great…
Rio Grande do Sul
Student groups often utilize the separate dorm-style accommodation at this HI hostel, but more discerning travelers will be comfortable in the private…
Refúgio Ecológico Pedra Afiada
Santa Catarina
Splendidly located within the Cânion Malacara, this isolated inn has a gorgeous stone fireplace for chilly nights, a fabulous rooftop deck and viewing…
Santa Catarina
This American-run hostel earns top honors across the pedestrian bridge. Three-, four- and 10-bed dorm facilities are spread across several buildings, all…
Amazonas
Occupying a grand old mansion with views of São Gabriel's best beach, Pico da Neblina is used mostly for long-term rentals but reserves one room for…
Ilhabela
Up a dramatic driveway from Vila, this relative newcomer sits tucked away in jungly surrounds. Dorms come in four- to 12-bed configurations (the latter…
Santa Catarina
With its wood-paneled entrance, stained glass and traditional German kaffeehaus (coffeehouse), this Blumenau classic has modernized its entire fleet of…
Porto Alegre
Down a quiet residential street in the heart of Cidade Baixa, this excellent hostel, chock-full of demolition wood furniture and eco-awareness, has a…
São Paulo State
It's so hard to choose at this colonial center gem, São Sebastião's most charming inn. One of the 16 neat, cheerful little rooms arranged around a…
Alagoas
To fully appreciate this budget jewel on the beach keep expectations managed: the rooms are clean but in need of updating. However, the private doubles…
Santa Catarina
If you like your hostel to feel like home, this one, run by the immediately likable Kely, is for you. Boasting large green spaces, a little garden and a…
