$ = budget $$
= mid-range $$$ = high SP=Bring your Spanish or Portuguese phrasebook, little
or no English spoken.
BAHIA
- TINHARE ISLAND, MORRO DE SAO PAULO
Coqueiro
do Caita pousada
Amazing
value for money, this pousada, or guesthouse has large private rooms
for cheaper than you'll pay for most dormitories. Rooms have private
bathrooms, TV's, a/c, cheaply stocked mini-bars and personal hammocks
and can sleep 2-6 people. In the jungly courtyard, there is a very
clean pool and a restaurant serving large buffet breakfasts that are
included in the price. The location is also great; just a few steps
from 3rd beach and a short walk to 2nd and 4th beaches. Thanks to
the helpful and smiley staff! 3rd Praia (beach). 75-3652-1194 SP
$
Morro
Praia Hotel pousada
Morro
Praia is a cozy new beachfront hotel run by relaxed owners Paul and
Simone. Set right on third beach, the 10 rooms are done in dark wood
with colorful wall paintings, wood-carved wall hangings of tropical
fish and large white hammocks. Six rooms have sea views, and the included
buffet breakfast is served in the beachfront courtyard under towering
palm trees. All rooms have a/c, TV, private bathrooms, cheap mini-bars
and the feel of a private beach bungalow. Thanks for two great nights!
3rd Praia (beach).75-3483-1244 $$
BAHIA
- SALVADOR
Amaralina
Praia hotel
Across
the street from the beach, this no-frills business hotel is clean,
friendly and includes a huge breakfast buffet and is close to the
airport. 197 Av. Otavio Mangabeira, Pituba. 71-3248-9998 $$
Village
Novo hotel
Stay
in a 125 year-old mansion right on Porto do Barra beach. Dedicated
American owner, Brian, has worked to retain the building's original
hand painted floors and stain-glass windows while adding comfortably
furnished rooms and suites with cable TV, ceiling fans and a/c. Follow
the sweet smells downstairs to the attached bakery and cafe, where
your huge included buffet breakfast is served and great internet facilities
are available. Thanks to Brain for two perfect nights. 3659 Avenida
7 de Septembro, Porto da Barra. 71-3267-4362 $$
IGUACU
FALLS
Hotel
Baviera hotel
A perfect
place to base yourself while visiting both the Brazil and Argentinean
side of Iguacu Falls, Hotel Baviera provides a huge breakfast buffet
to start your day and will send you off with maps, brochures and coupons
for the national park and falls. Nicely decorated in German style
decor and brightly painted walls, the hotel has a large comfortable
lobby and rooms with A/C, cable TV and mini-bar. Surrounded by great
restaurants and in the best place to catch buses for the falls. Thanks
to Meno for the hospitality. 697 Jorge Schimmelpfeng Ave. $$
RIO
DE JANEIRO
Apa
Hotel hotel
Just
three blocks from Copacabana beach, this hotel is right is the heart
of the action in Rio de Janiero. The staff are professional and the
gentlemen at the front desk are all very helpful with tourist information
and questions. All rooms have A/C, cable TV and mini-bars, and some
also have seating areas and couches. The lobby lounge is a comfortable
place to watch TV, use the free internet, or read the many magazines
provided. Full breakfast buffet included. Thanks to Fabianne for a
full 5 nights stay. 305 Rua Republica do Peru 21-2548-8112 $$
Botafogo
Easy Hostel hostel
Take
it easy at this cozy hostel, run by experienced backpackers, Jose
and Vitor, who know what makes travelers feel comfortable. The house
has a cheery personality to match that of the owners, with comfy couches,
large book exchange, hammocks, internet room, and patio with swimming
pool, bar and barbeque area. Up the wooden stairs, the dorm rooms
are much more simple, but have fans and personal lockers, and there
are also a few private rooms available. Staff is young and multi-lingual
and tourist info. and nightlife listings are posted. Thank you to
Jose & Vitor for the invite! 158 Rua Bambina, Botafogo. 21-2527-4536
$
Carioca
Easy Hostel hostel
If you
fancy staying in a quiet suburban neighborhood in Rio with the best
view of the statue of Christ overlooking the harbour, head to this
hostel in Urca. The private rooms behind the house are too damp and
worn, but the dorm rooms and the house are very comfortable and there
is a small pool and garden in the back. The lounge room has couches,
cable TV, book exchange and internet and a small kitchen is free for
all to use. Laundry service is very slow, but breakfast is included
and tourist information plentiful. Thanks to Daniel. 168 Rua Marechal
Cantuaria, Urca. 21-2295-7805 $
Casa
Aurea bed & breakfast
Perched
on a hill in the relaxed, bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, this
125 year old home was once occupied by 26 families (at once!), then
by artists, and now by travelers lucky enough to know about it. The
artists left their art at the house and multi-lingual host Cornelius
transformed the home into Casa Aurea, a warm retreat with quiet living
room, lush garden, spacious rooms, open-air kitchen and large patio
with hammocks where a fantastic breakfast is served. Thanks to Cornelius
for a warm welcome. 80 Rua Aurea 21-2242-5830 $$
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