Curitiba

In a swanky neighborhood on the edge of town and surrounded by forest, this HI-affiliated hostel is probably Brazil's nicest. — Lonely Planet

Curitiba’s swankiest sleeping place, this four-star chain hotel is decked out to cater to business travelers and discerning tourists. — Lonely Planet

Behind a beautiful neoclassical facade, this renovated hotel retains much of its original architectural detail, but does not skimp on modern amenities. — Lonely Planet

This 41-room hotspot in hip Batel is steeped in local art and culture. — Lonely Planet

The rooms and dorms in this HI hostel, right off Praça Eufrásio Corrêia, are a bit dark but have high ceilings and are set around a neocolonial-style courtyard. — Lonely Planet

Tops among the city's roster of budget lodgings, the Íbis is stocked with undistinguished and bland rooms, although the beds are comfortable... Has wheelchair-accessible rooms. — Fodor's

The bright, spacious rooms and location in upmarket Batel make this a good choice for business travelers and tourists alike. — Fodor's

Located in the posh residential and commercial inner- city bairro of Batel, this is one of Curitiba’s grandest hotels, aimed primarily at business travellers. — Rough Guide

At this small, comfortable hotel, the rooms and suites are unusually spacious and come with large beds... Mere steps from Rua 24 Horas, a shopping complex with several small stores and cafés. — Fodor's

Despite its odd location 15 minutes east of the rodoferroviária (bus and train station , this new hostel has more fans than futebol. — Lonely Planet

The most luxurious option near the bus station, this marble-heavy hotel attracts a business crowd. — Lonely Planet

Thanks to its small size and homey decor and very pleasant and helpful staff, the Garden Curitiba offers an air of small-town intimacy otherwise lacking in this big city. — Lonely Planet

Situated a couple of blocks from Rua das Flores, this well-established hotel is popular with business travellers. — Rough Guide

Centrally located, long-established mid-range choice; refurbished rooms are spacious and have balconies, and the buffet breakfast is pretty good. — Rough Guide

A few minutes’ walk from Curitiba’s historic center... The rooms are compact, but comfortable, and the service is efficient. — DK Eyewitness

Stylish, modern hostel a 10min walk from the centre, featuring six dorms, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, barbecue area and terrace. Free breakfast. Dorms R$41; doubles. — Rough Guide

Cosy, tranquil accommodation in a sleepy suburb 20min from the bus station (8km from the centre), with compact, modern en-suite rooms (no TV, but free wi-fi and buffet breakfast included). — Rough Guide

A friendly, extremely efficient modern hotel located just minutes from the rodoferroviária. — Rough Guide

In the city center, this inexpensive hotel is slightly dated, but offers remarkable value. The standard rooms are quite small but the suites, only a little more expensive, are very spacious. — DK Eyewitness

Located midway between the bus and train station and the city center, the hotel is tastefully furnished in modern Japanese style. — DK Eyewitness