This historic mansion in the heart of colonial Paraty features a cheerful downstairs common area filled with natural light, plus fantastic views from the upstairs corner rooms. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Centrally located, this top-end hotel has cozy colonial decor, medieval-looking stone walls, a beautiful courtyard with pool and bar and artistic nighttime lighting. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Next to a waterfall in a gorgeous jungle setting 16km north of Paraty, this French-owned hotel is a spectacular getaway. Its two apartamentos (room with a bath) and three bungalows all come equipped with fireplace and verandas offering breathtaking views. Daytime activities inclu… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Run by the same family for decades, this rustic hotel on lively Praça da Matriz is the best budget choice in Paraty's colonial center. Wood and ceramic sculptures, stone walls and floors, columns and beamed ceilings, and a courtyard full of plants, cats and (occasionally) monkeys… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This wonderfully inviting pousada is obviously a labor of love for artist-owner Luz Urquijo. The downstairs sitting area features plush cushions, a stylish bar and a bubbling pool. Especially nice rooms are Sofia, with its deck, flowering tree and ocean view, and Xul, with its fu… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This pousada's charming historical atmosphere begins in the lobby, with its stone pillars and high beamed ceilings. Bedrooms, some on two levels, are attractive, and the interior poolside garden is among the nicest in Paraty. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Pousada do Cais. This waterfront pousada is modern but built in colonial style. Despite its luxurious feel, rooms are relatively affordable because it lacks the pool and large garden typical of Paraty's pricier hotels. Book ahead for the front rooms with gorgeous French doors ove… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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

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. The hotel has everything - bar, pool, sauna and a gorgeous garden. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Just west of the historic center, this popular place has stylish modern rooms with king-sized beds. English and German spoken. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Run by three sisters, this welcoming pousada is more of a family home than a hotel; attractions include a big jacuzzi tub in the courtyard. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This pousada's incomparable vistas of the town and bay are well worth the uphill climb. Perched on the Morro do Forte, it has comfortable rooms with small balconies. Owners speak English and German. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Several kilometers uphill from town, right next to a waterfall along the Penha bus route, Vila da Mata features attractive, creatively designed rooms sleeping up to four, with decks facing the jungle and the sound of rushing water in the background. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Vila do Porto is the most accessible of several places directly across the bridge from colonial Paraty, towards the fort and city beaches. Rooms are laid out along an ersatz colonial street. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A friendly place close to the bus station, run by Joseph and Lúcia, a Belgian/Brazilian couple. The pousada has clean rooms around a central courtyard, with clothes-washing facilities. Joseph speaks English, German, French, Spanish and Dutch. Full Lonely Planet Review ›