Must-see hotels in The Amazon

  • Pousada das Chapurys

    The Amazon

    A short walk from the bus terminal, this is the old standby of Xapuri’s hotels, and still a pleasant and convenient place to stay. The owners were close…

  • Royal Hotel & Gastronomia

    The Amazon

    You're a little removed from the downtown and will need a taxi to get around, but it's worth it to stay in one of Macapá's best-value hotels. Rooms carry…

  • Hotel London Santarém

    Pará

    The rooms here are a little small and don't take advantage of the location – it's just across the road from the waterfront in the heart of town – but they…

  • Pousada Ventania do Rio-Mar

    Pará

    Atop a breezy headland overlooking the shore. Large, simple rooms have whimsical decor and oversized paintings, bathrooms (but no TV or air-con) and open…

  • Atrium Hotel Quinta De Pedras

    Belém

    One of Belém's best river-side choices, this place is a curious mix of a handsome old facade, contemporary design riffs in the public spaces, and tidy if…

  • Pousada O Canto do Francês

    Pará

    Nine spacious, attractive suites have whitewashed walls, fine woodwork and comfortable beds. Lunch and dinner can be ordered, though service is slow…

  • Pousada Costa

    The Amazon

    Colorful decor and warm service from the live-in owners make this an agreeable choice. Rooms are smallish, but have hot water and air-conditioning. It's a…

  • Radisson Hotel Maiorana Belém

    Belém

    In a city that lacks top-end hotels, the Radisson is a reliable choice. The rooms are modern and large, although some of the suites are oddly shaped. The…

  • Hotel Guapindaia Praça Business

    The Amazon

    Rooms are pretty tiny at this business-minded hotel, though you can't beat the location, a block from a leafy plaza and the city’s narrow central park…

  • Hotel Ecos Classic

    The Amazon

    Rooms here have a touch of style that you rarely find in the Brazilian Amazon. It's understated but unmistakable, with wood paneling or designer wallpaper…

  • Pousada do Tapajós Hostel

    Alter do Chão

    Dorms here are clean and comfortable, though a bit cramped, with sturdy bunks and large lockers. Private rooms are sparkling, modern and well removed from…

  • Amazon Pier Hostel

    The Amazon

    Simple but well-tended rooms close to the river (but a moto-taxi ride from everywhere else) make this our favorite budget choice in Macapá. Rooms are a…

  • Dolphin Lodge

    Amazonas

    Once the preferred lodge of an agency selling upscale group packages, Dolphin Lodge operates independently now, with comfortable rooms and unblemished…

  • Hotel Bela Mar

    Pará

    A clean, reliable choice, this is the first hotel you reach from the boat drop-off. A dozen tidy rooms are arranged around a pretty central garden, all…

  • Grand Hostel Belém

    Belém

    This central hostel overlooks Praça da República and has brightly painted rooms with a mix of dorms and private rooms. It has a fun vibe and staff are…

  • Larison Hotéis

    The Amazon

    Large, spotless rooms with firm beds, luxurious linens, modern bathrooms and reliable air-con and internet make this a gem in Porto Velho's sometimes…

  • Hotel Rio Negro

    Amazonas

    An attractive, reliable choice that has large clean rooms with TV and air-conditioning; rear units have views of the river. The hotel also has its own…

  • Nobile Suites Gran Lumni

    The Amazon

    It's a 15-minute hike into the town center, but the Gran Lumni has some of Rio Branco's best rooms – they're actually stylish with muted accents, rather…

  • Pousada dos Girassóis

    The Amazon

    Rooms at this longtime favorite have details like modern paintings, glass showers and a writing desk with a leather chair. Large windows and private…

  • Aqualinda Hotel

    Alter do Chão

    This boxy orange hotel is hard to miss. Rooms are fairly large and comfortable; the best ones are in the annex. There's a decent breakfast and the…

  • Hotel Belo Alter

    Alter do Chão

    This aging hotel has a leafy setting and rooms with a hint (just a hint, mind you) of style, featuring wood rather than tiled floors. It's secluded and…

  • Pousada Vila Joanes

    Pará

    Overlooking the water like any self-respecting Joanes accommodation should, the whitewashed Pousada Vila Joanes is suitably simple, lovely and quiet, and…

  • Hotel Sandis Mirante

    Pará

    This attractive place up on the hill just back from the waterfront has clean, modern rooms, some with river views, although why they built such small…

  • Hotel Borari

    Alter do Chão

    One of the few places with running hot water, the Borari is arguably the best hotel in town, although it lacks the warmth of some of the pousadas. Rooms…

  • Hotel Palace Santarém

    Pará

    A recent change of owner here has brought more professionalism and style to this place – rooms are comfortable and among the best in town, but with budget…

  • Pousada das Pedras

    Amazonas

    This brightly painted pousada is an excellent choice if you decide to buck the trend and stay overnight in Presidente Figueiredo. Rooms are simple but…

  • Amazon Lodge

    Amazonas

    A homey floating lodge in a secluded corner of Juma Lake. Standard rooms are small but comfortable, while larger suites have private outdoor showers. None…

  • Holiday Inn Express

    The Amazon

    Rio Branco's best hotel is an easy walk from the city center. The rooms are warmly hued and the service is excellent.

  • Pousada Casa do Caboclo

    Amazonas

    The first and only authorized alternative to Pousada Uacari for travelers visiting the reserve. Simple rooms, shared toilets and not-so-comfy boats don't…

  • Pousada Americana

    Pará

    If visiting Fordlândia, this bright guesthouse is the best place to overnight. It has simple, spacious rooms with tiled floors, wood furnishings, clean…

  • Pousada Bosque dos Aruãs

    Pará

    On an oceanfront lot shaded by mango trees, long wood cabins have two guestrooms apiece, each with small private patio, bright interior paint, TV and air…

  • Pousada Restaurante Ilha Bela

    Pará

    A short distance from Soare's ferry dock, this reliable guesthouse and restaurant has spotless rooms with updated amenities and includes a wonderful…

  • Hotel Takana

    Amazonas

    Tabatinga’s best hotel has modern rooms, with hot water, air-conditioning, TV and minibar, plus a lush central courtyard. A bit removed from the main drag…

  • Estrela Sol Hotel

    Pará

    Rooms at this reliable long-time hotel are plain but clean, and vary in price according to whether they have air-con, television and/or minibar. They…

  • Hotel Colonial Manaus

    Manaus

    This is one of the better non-hostel budget options, though it's not perfect. Occupying a renovated colonial home, front rooms have high ceilings and rich…

  • Iguanas

    Alter do Chão

    It doesn't get much simpler or cheaper than here, with a raised hammock area, space for camping, basic outdoor kitchen, compost toilets and showers, all…

  • Pousada Las Palmeras

    The Amazon

    Brasiléia’s most appealing hotel also has to be its unluckiest – it's been flooded several times when the Rio Acre tops its banks, including in March 2015…

  • Hotel Le Massilia

    Belém

    This French-run hotel near Praça da República has a guesthouse atmosphere and recommended French restaurant. Rooms open onto a long leafy garden and have…

  • Albergue da Floresta

    Alter do Chão

    This relaxed backpacker place has a spacious hammock area, dorms and colorful wood cabins with fans and private bathrooms. Breakfast is available for R$25…

  • Hotel Euzébio’s

    The Amazon

    Standard rooms are clean but small; superiors are bigger, more cheerful and come with hot water and minibar. All rooms have air-con and TV, and the…