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…
Must-see hotels in Brazil
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Minas Gerais
A delightful refuge just across from Igreja de São Francisco, this stylishly renovated 19th-century mansion features pure cotton bedding, oversized towels…
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…
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…
