Brasilia

This is your chance to stay in an effortless modernist masterpiece, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, which reopened in 2006 after a top-to-bottom renovation supervised by Niemeyer himself. — Fodor's

Originally owned by descendants of Brasília's founding father, Juscelino Kubistchek, this hotel is decorated with some of his own antiques. — Fodor's

Lesser mortals will be wowed by the dramatic lobby and the stunning setting on the edge of Paranoá Lake, although standard rooms do not come with a view and are surprisingly drab. — Fodor's

One of Brasília's most sophisticated hotels, this longtime favorite has a faithful clientele that includes heads of state. — Fodor's

One of Brasília’s newer hotels, it’s naturally in better shape than the majority. — Lonely Planet

This hotel has undergone a facelift (and pricelift!). Modern, friendly and businesslike, it's still one of the better-value options in the SHS, though you´ll pay for your wi-fi! — Lonely Planet

A pleasant lobby and spacious rooms with marble floors and a small desk make this hotel good value. — Lonely Planet

One of the cheaper options, especially at weekends when they offer 50 percent discounts. — Rough Guide

If you're looking for a budget price and a convenient location near the airport, this hotel is a good option. — Fodor's

The capital’s most stylish hotel is a horseshoe-shaped complex overlooking Lago do Paranoá, right next door to the president’s residence. — Lonely Planet

The cheapest of the city-centre hotels. — Rough Guide

Third-floor nonsmoking rooms with ceramic floors are the nicest and brightest in this four-star hotel, which looks a bit like a giant egg box. — Lonely Planet

It's sporadically decorated in funky 1970s decor, which is exactly its charm. — Lonely Planet

This 20-room hostel has big, open breezeways, spanking-clean rooms and individual lockers in dorms of six beds each (there are a few doubles as well). — Lonely Planet

One of Brasília's older hotels, the Nacional is still fondly regarded, although it now needs a makeover. — Fodor's

This property, with an enviable location on the Eixo Monumental, is adjacent to the Brasil XXI convention center and just steps from the Parque da Cidade. — Fodor's

Close to the Eixo Monumental and within sight of the TV Tower, a small and friendly three-star hotel with cool cream and beige decor in the rooms. — Rough Guide

A sober granite lobby with wood paneling and sophisticated lighting welcomes you to this modern hotel. — Fodor's