Rio de Janeiro
One of Copacabana's top beachfront hotels, Porto Bay has stylish rooms with a light and airy feel that are painted in cool tones. Light hardwoods, elegant…
Must-see hotels in Rio de Janeiro State
Búzios
On a peaceful residential lane three blocks from Rua das Pedras, this stylish five-room pousada is a labor of love for Swedish owners Petra and Felix, who…
Rio de Janeiro
Set in a bright red two-story villa on one of Copacabana's quiet backstreets, this nicely designed hostel offers good-value dorm rooms (sleeping three to…
Paraty
This luxuriously appointed, lovingly converted mansion near Paraty's waterfront is one of the most welcoming lodgings in town. Spacious rooms and suites…
Flamengo & Around
On the Corcovado hillside, this idyllic place is surrounded by tropical rainforest, and feels like a peaceful escape from the city. Friendly,…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Ilha Grande's HI hostel is hidden up a dead-end street on a leafy, peaceful hillside, 10 minutes above the ferry dock. Chalet-style, air-conditioned dorms…
Rio de Janeiro
This dapper all-suites hotel is nicely located in Arpoador, giving easy access to both Ipanema and Copacabana. The suites have sleek leather sofas that…
Rio de Janeiro
This stylish 13-story hotel demonstrates real design smarts. Rooms have tile floors, artful lighting and big windows, and each floor is decorated in a…
Che Lagarto – Suites Santa Clara
Rio de Janeiro
On a tree-lined street in Copacabana's Bairro Peixoto neighborhood, this converted house has clean, simple and well-maintained rooms (all private, no…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
One of Abraão's nicest top end options, this comfortable pousada under the direction of French-Vietnamese owner Laurent sits amid giant boulders on a…
Ipanema & Leblon
Those seeking something smaller and cozier than a high-rise hotel should try this superbly located Ipanema pousada (guesthouse). You'll find 11 simply…
Rio de Janeiro
A welcoming, multistory spot in Copacabana, El Misti is a fine choice if you're looking to socialize. The barman whips up first-rate tropical cocktails …
Paraty
This modern pousada enjoys incomparable vistas of the town and bay from its breakfast deck and pool. Perched on the Morro do Forte, a 10-minute climb from…
Ipanema & Leblon
Occupying prime real estate facing Ipanema Beach, the tall, slender Sol Ipanema features contemporary rooms decorated in creams and earth tones, with dark…
Búzios
Book ahead for one of the three ocean-facing rooms with terraces and hammocks at this sweet, petite Brazilian-Argentine-run pousada with a divine…
Rio de Janeiro
One of the few lodging options in Urca, this quiet, low-key guesthouse has a range of clean, well-equipped rooms with attractive wood floors. The sunny…
Rio de Janeiro
Beautifully located along Copacabana Beach, the Portuguese-owned Pestana has excellent amenities, decent service and a wide range of rooms. The best rooms…
Rio de Janeiro State
Occupying a grassy slope at the convergence of the Rios Preto and Santa Clara, this campground has a natural swimming hole and snack bar, plus two-person…
Rio de Janeiro
Fairmont's first hotel in South America promises to be a stunner when it opens in 2019. Anchoring the southern end of Copacabana, the 400-room hotel will…
Rio de Janeiro
Set in a handsome cream-colored building overlooking Copacabana Beach, the Olinda Rio is a classic. Its marble lobby, complete with chandeliers and grand…
Ipanema & Leblon
This brightly painted, palm-fringed house has history: it's where bossa nova legend Tom Jobim lived from 1962 to 1965 and wrote some of his most famous…
Paraty
It’s easy to imagine bumping into Mick Jagger, Sonia Braga or Tom Cruise here – especially when you enter the lobby and see photos of them posing in front…
Rio de Janeiro
Marta, a gracious host with an innate sense of hospitality, opens up her home and rents out six comfortable rooms at this split-level penthouse…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
This friendly, family-run pousada, a few blocks from the beach, has a cool, shady garden with comfortable seating under a thatched roof out back…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Set in lively Lapa, this kooky and colorful little hostel will wow you with its arty vibe and communal atrium. Breakfast is complimentary, and there's a…
Rio de Janeiro State
With the air of an alpine retreat, this pousada on a hillside above the Imperial Museum is worth the stiff climb. Upstairs rooms in the main vine-covered…
Búzios
A stone's throw from Búzios' bus stop, this branch of the South American Che Lagarto hostel chain has a relaxed vibe, with air-conditioned six- and 12-bed…
Rio de Janeiro State
Way up in the mountains, this luxurious alpine-style resort has its own lake and network of hiking trails. Magnificent views abound from the many terraces…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Set in one of Santa Teresa's oldest homes (1871), the two-story Casa Áurea has rustic charm, simple but cozy rooms and a large covered garden where you…
Paraty
This cozy little pousada is obviously a labor of love for the artist owners. Downstairs common areas include a spacious lounge and bar and a small pool…
Rio de Janeiro State
Centrally located on Praça da Liberdade, with polished wood floors, 5m-high ceilings, grand fireplaces, a pool, sauna and spa, the meticulously restored…
Paraty
An official host site for Paraty's annual literary festival, this centrally located top-end hotel has cozy colonial decor, king-size beds with 600-thread…
Rio de Janeiro State
If you’re looking for cushy digs, this place is a no-brainer. Maasai has a stunning beachfront location, comfy sitting rooms, a sauna and swimming pool…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Just a stone's throw from the boat docks, this centrally located hostel is a good bet for those who seek easy walking access to – or stumbling access from…
Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema
Ipanema & Leblon
Popular with business travelers, this well-located beachfront option has sizable rooms with a warm, inviting feel, artwork on the walls, and high-quality…
Rio de Janeiro State
Well placed in Cabo Frio’s canalside restaurant district, this newer pousada offers high-end amenities like satellite TV, a sauna and a plunge pool. The…
Ipanema & Leblon
This reliable hotel has trim, modern rooms with decent beds, good lighting and a bright, clean layout. It's also in a great location, on Ipanema's lively…
Rio de Janeiro
Located 6km north of Barra da Tijuca beach, the Hilton Barra hotel provides luxury and comfort in equal measure. If you don't mind being far from the…
Rio de Janeiro
Pura Vida occupies a converted castle-like mansion (built in the 1920s) that was once the home of the Polish ambassador. A big draw for socially minded…
Ipanema & Leblon
A decent Ipanema choice, the 18-story Plaza features nicely decorated rooms with tile floors, a muted color scheme and sizable windows to admit the…
