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

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

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

At this charming older house smack in the colonial center, each unique room has antique furnishings and plenty of character, and many get lovely natural light. There's a teeny pool out back. — Lonely Planet

This affordable pousada features bright, no-frills rooms just inside the historic center. — Lonely Planet

Facing the sands of Praia do Pontal and only five minutes on foot from the colonial center, this relative newcomer offers six- and nine-bed dorms along with a couple of private rooms. — Lonely Planet

This historic mansion in the heart of colonial Paraty features a sunlit downstairs common area, plus fantastic views from some upstairs rooms. — Lonely Planet

Nicely located facing the beach, this cozy guesthouse has just seven rooms (three with beach views and balconies). Rooms are small but nicely designed. — 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