Hostels in Brazil Hostels in Brazil

You are looking for hostels in Brazil? Good news, you have come to the right place.

On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your Brazil hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking Brazil.

All Cities in Brazil

We list every single hostel in Brazil and the world. In total, we have 309 cities in Brazil for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your planning.

All Brazil hostels on a map

Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.

Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Brazil. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.

Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Brazil

Brazil has been tantalising and luring travelers for centuries and it's easy to see why. Brazil literally has something for everyone, from its picture perfect old colonial towns, sun drenched beaches, dense and untamed jungles to its bustling cities. What's more, you can travel Brazil on almost any budget.

If you wish to travel around Brazil, you will find that you have many options. Brazil's major cities are well connected, so it's easy to take busses between, or even stop off, in smaller towns along the way. Brazil's bus system tends to be both safe and reliable, however it is more advisable to travel during the day where possible. As although the bus itself is safe, the bus station and its surroundings tend to be significantly less so and dodgy characters may be lurking after dark. In general, each major city tends to be serviced by only one company. So if you are traveling large distances, it is possible that you will be required to change both busses and companies when you arrive in a connecting city. This is easy to do, however it is wise not to book your connections too closely together in case of delays. Brazil also has budget airlines that fly to all major tourist destinations, including some islands. In some cases it is actually cheaper to fly than to catch a bus, so always compare the two options.

Brazil also offers the traveler plenty of accommodation options, including mid range and budget options. The price and quality of hostels vary according to region and proximity to the city or town centre. It is possible to find very cheap hostels on the outskirts of cities, although these tend to be less secure than other more reputable hostels within the city. Almost every hostel in Brazil will offer a free breakfast, which is a great bonus for the hungry travelers.

No trip to Brazil is complete without visiting world famous Rio de Janerio. The mere mention of it conjures images of days lazing about on picturesque beaches, wild nights in downtown bars, and exploring the stark contrast of the city's most glitzy suburbs to its infamous favelas. Rio has it all and an abundance accommodation options for you to explore it all from.

Rio de Janeiro has a multitude of hostels, in almost every suburb of the city. The highest concentration of hostels are centred around two main locations. The first been just south of Centro, in the Santa Teresa and Gloria region. Hostels here are easy to reach from the main bus station and are generally safe and well located for nightlife. But they are a fair distance from the main attractions of Copacabana.

The area from Copacabana to Leblon is probably the safest in the city, the most touristic, most beautiful and the most expensive. There are plenty of hostel options within walking distance to the beach and some of the best sites in Rio. If you want to experience some favela life, it is possible to book hostels in some safe and very trendy favelas such as Vidigal or Tavares Bastos.

Venturing away from Rio de Janeiro, you will find for the most part hostels tend to be cheaper and equally well equipped. Hostels outside of the major tourist towns may be called posadas. These tend to be smaller family run outfits and do not offer a guest kitchen.

If you are planning to head north to Manaus for a jungle tour or cross into another country from Boa Vista, be aware that there are less hostels available in these towns and they tend to be of a lower quality. For this reason it pays to book ahead and keep in mind that in these towns paying more for your hostel does not necessarily mean quality. Instead, when booking a hostel in cities like Manaus or Boa Vista, choose based on the reviews and ratings.

expert for Brazil hostels

Handwritten by local expert for Brazil hostels Chloe

Travel Tips for Brazil - from the Community

Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Brazil. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Brazil. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!

FAQ on Hostels in Brazil

There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:

Finding Hostels and Prices

What hostel booking sites are best to use?

There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.

This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.

For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.

How much are hostels in Brazil?

Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.

You can search for exacty hostel prices in Brazil here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.

When to book hostels?

If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.

We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.

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Safety and Packing

Are hostels in Brazil safe?

Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.

What to pack when staying in hostels?

There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.

  1. Padlock
  2. Earplugs
  3. Sleeping Mask
  4. Quick Dry Travel Towel
  5. Head Lamp

There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.

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