Paraty

A totally renovated colonial mansion is the setting for this timelessly chic luxury guesthouse that celebrates the literary spirit of Paraty. — Fodor's

This luxuriously appointed, lovingly converted mansion near Paraty's waterfront is one of the most welcoming lodgings in town. — Lonely Planet

The great-grandson of Emperor Pedro II owns this aptly named inn at the edge of the colonial city. — Fodor's

This pousada in a historic home enjoys a prime location in the pedestrianized center, with three charming and comfortable rooms. — Lonely Planet

This modern pousada’s incomparable vistas of the town and bay are well worth the uphill climb. — Lonely Planet

Run by the same family for decades, this rustic place on lively Praça da Matriz is the most affordable hotel in Paraty’s colonial center. — Lonely Planet

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 of the pousada! — Lonely Planet

This simple little pousada has clean, spacious rooms, a pretty front courtyard with hammocks and couches, and one of the historic center’s quietest locations. — Lonely Planet

Well-traveled hosts Olivier and Valéria serve superb Franco-Brazilian cuisine and rent out five units with fireplaces and panoramic verandas. — Lonely Planet

This cozy little pousada is obviously a labor of love for the artist owners. — Lonely Planet

Tucked down a back street between the bus station and the historic center, this good-time hostel is a social oasis, with a welcoming bar, BBQ, small pool area, zillions of organized activities. — Lonely Planet

The houses that make up this property are decorated in 19th-century colonial style. — Fodor's

Run by three sisters, this welcoming pousada is more of a family home than a hotel; the attractions include a big Jacuzzi tub in the bougainvillea-fringed courtyard. — Lonely Planet

A friendly place close to the bus station, run by Joseph and Lucia, a Belgian/Brazilian couple. — Lonely Planet

Several kilometers uphill from town along the Penha bus route, Vila da Mata features attractive, two-level rooms sleeping up to four, with kitchenettes and decks facing the jungle. — Lonely Planet

Paraty’s HI-affiliated hostel, along the river north of the bus station, has dorms plus a couple of private rooms. — Lonely Planet

Conveniently located in Paraty’s pedestrianized historic zone, the hostel offers a large upstairs dormitory, a guest kitchen and five smaller rooms clustered around a courtyard. — Lonely Planet

For those about to party, this hostel could fit the bill as there's a sociable vibe (there's a bar-restaurant downstairs). — Lonely Planet

This hostel has its own restaurant, boat trips, kayak rentals and beach volleyball gear, along with private rooms and five- to 10-bed dorms. — Lonely Planet