Where to stay in Búzios, Rio de Janeiro: best places and hotels

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Búzios is a highly sought-after tourist destination in Rio de Janeiro and offers excellent infrastructure, with regions and beaches featuring outstanding accommodations for you to enjoy a truly special trip. If you’re planning to travel and still don’t know where to stay in Búzios, we’ve selected the best regions and beaches along with tips on accommodations with excellent infrastructure.

Best places to stay in Búzios, Rio de Janeiro

Where to stay in Búzios?

Búzios has great areas to stay, as well as wonderful hotels, inns, and vacation homes with excellent infrastructure. So, it all depends on your preference for region or accommodation when staying in Búzios, Rio de Janeiro.

The best places to stay in Búzios are the Downtown, Orla Bardot or Rua das Pedras (Stone Street), João Fernandes, Ossos Beach, Geribá, Ferradura, and Manguinhos. Each area has something special to offer, so you can choose where to stay based on what you’re looking for in the destination and the attractions you plan to visit.

1. João Fernandes: the best place to stay in Búzios

The best place to stay in Búzios is João Fernandes, thanks to its excellent infrastructure featuring a wide range of hotels, inns, and restaurants. Praia de João Fernandes (João Fernandes Beach) is stunning, with calm, clear waters where you can rent equipment for diving or engaging in other water sports. You can even explore Praia de João Fernandinho (João Fernandinho Beach), just a few steps away from João Fernandes Beach.

Between the beaches of João Fernandes and João Fernandinho, you can enjoy a baptism dive, a must-try attraction in Búzios. The area is also highly sought after by families and couples looking for accommodation due to its proximity to the downtown and other Búzios beaches.

The disadvantage is that the area does not have flat terrain, so it will always be necessary to climb a small hill, especially when accessing the accommodation. However, the region is very peaceful, and most hotels and inns have a sea view.

Incredible hotels to stay in João Fernandes, Búzios:

• Colonna Park Hotel: Located on a cliff between the beaches of João Fernandes and João Fernandinho, the hotel features an outdoor pool, sauna, game room, bar, and restaurant.
• Hotel Ville La Plage: The hotel is 50 meters from the beach and offers a restaurant, bar, and spa. When staying here, you have access to the La Plage Beach Club.
• Búzios Mar Hotel: Located just a few minutes from the beach, the hotel offers a pool, restaurant, bar, and 24-hour reception.
• Pousada Praia João Fernandes: The inn, just 40 meters from the beach, has a restaurant, bar, and breakfast service.
• Hotel La Forêt: Located 400 meters from the beach and surrounded by green areas, the hotel offers excellent infrastructure with a pool, beach club, restaurant, and bar.

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2. Downtown: perfect for those seeking excitement

If you prefer to be in the heart of all the hustle and bustle, the downtown area is one of the best places to stay in Búzios. In this area, you’ll find a large part of the buzz and hustle of Búzios’ nights. There are plenty of designer and souvenir shops, restaurants, and banks to cater to all your needs during your trip.

When staying in the downtown area, you’ll be close to Stone Street and Orla Bardot, two of Búzios’ main tourist attractions. Additionally, this region offers more budget-friendly accommodations with a wide range of hotels and inns.

The nearest beach to Downtown Búzios is Praia da Armação (Armação Beach), which is not suitable for swimming. However, nearby, you’ll find Praia do Canto (Canto Beach), Ossos Beach, and the beaches of Azeda and Azedinha.

Due to its lively atmosphere, Downtown Búzios is not recommended for those seeking tranquility, as the area is filled with many bars and nightclubs. In this case, we recommend that you stay in another part of the city, which we recommend below.

Incredible hotels to stay in Downtown, Búzios:

• Pousada Águas Claras: Located 250 meters from Stone Street, the inn offers 2 pools, a restaurant, bar, sauna, and breakfast.
• Abracadabra Pousada: Located in Downtown Búzios, the inn boasts an amazing panoramic view of Armação Bay, an infinity pool, and a wooden deck with lounge chairs.
• Pousada Bucaneiro: Pet-friendly inn with a garden, pool, hot tub, bar, barbecue area, steam sauna, billiards, and massage room.
• Passeio das Palmeiras: Located next to Rua das Pedras, the accommodation offers well-equipped rooms and apartments.

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3. Ossos Beach: tranquility near Downtown

Ossos Beach is adjacent to Praia da Armação and can be easily accessed by following the Orla Bardot. When staying at Praia dos Ossos, you’ll be very close to the downtown, although this area is known for being quieter. That’s why it’s in the top 3 of our list of the best places to stay in Búzios.

Ossos Beach boasts beautiful scenery with clear, calm waters, surrounded by trees. Additionally, you’ll find a water taxi point in the area if you wish to explore the other beaches in the city by boat.

It’s worth noting that Praia dos Ossos is conveniently located, just a 10-minute walk from Praia da Azeda and Azedinha. The downside of staying in this region is the limited availability of accommodations, as it is quite small.

Incredible hotels to stay at Ossos Beach:

• Pousada Corsario: The beachfront inn provides excellent amenities, including a restaurant, outdoor pool, bar, sauna, and SPA.
• Vila da Santa Hotel: A hotel with carefully selected items from around the world, offering an SPA, bar, restaurant, 2 pools, and 24-hour reception.
• La Chimère Buzios Essence: Located 50 meters from Ossos Beach, the inn features an outdoor pool, a bar, a hot tub, and much more.

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4. Ferradura: an elegant area ideal for families

Traveling with family and kids? Praia da Ferradura is also one of the best places to stay in Búzios, as the sea has very calm and shallow waters. Additionally, this area has good hotels and inns.

Ferradura Beach also boasts many natural beauties and is just a 15-minute walk from the downtown, close to other Búzios attractions. However, the drawback is that you’ll encounter some hills to access the area, so it’s recommended to travel by car or rent a buggy in the city.

Incredible hotels to stay in Ferradura:

• Cliffside Luxury Inn: Perfect hotel to stay at, offering exclusive and amazing experiences. It’s located just 7 minutes from Ferradura Beach.
• Hotel Ferradura Resort: Highly recommended hotel for family travelers, as it has great spaces with pools and a kids club.
• Pedra da Laguna Boutique Hotel SPA: Located 150 meters from Praia da Ferradura, the hotel features a beautiful garden with lush decor.
• Jubarte Hotel by Insólito: With excellent infrastructure, just 100 meters from the beach, the hotel offers cozy apartments and suites.

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5. Geribá: engaging in water sports

Now, get to know a very lively area of Búzios to stay in: we’re talking about Geribá, where you’ll find hotels and guesthouses with excellent infrastructure. However, the excitement in Geribá is during the day, as it doesn’t have as interesting a nightlife compared to the downtown.

The Geribá Beach stretches for 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) and tends to get crowded during the high season. Moreover, it has cool water with waves, making it ideal for water sports. Along the beachfront, you’ll find some restaurants and kiosks offering tables and chairs on the sand.

Geribá Beach is easily accessible, just a 10-minute drive from Stone Street, and it’s located near Ferradurinha Beach, one of our favorite beaches in the area.

It’s ideal to have a car when staying here, as it allows you to move around easily to other regions and tourist attractions in Búzios.

Incredible hotels to stay in Geribá, Búzios:

• Pousada dos Tangarás: Situated 120 meters from the beach, the inn features an outdoor pool, spacious rooms, a meeting room, a restaurant, a bar, an SPA, a sauna, and a breakfast buffet.
• Le Relais La Borie: The French-style hotel facing the sea, located in one of the best places to stay in Búzios, has excellent infrastructure with 2 pools, a restaurant, and a bar.
• Maravista Hotel & SPA: The hotel features a sea-view pool, bar, bistro, billiards room, fitness center, SPA, and offers beach services with chairs, umbrellas, food, and drinks.
• Pousada Blue Marlin: located 25 meters from the beach, this guesthouse has good infrastructure with a pool, bar, and breakfast. It offers studios with balconies and minibars, as well as rooms.

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6. Manguinhos: peace and entertainment

Manguinhos is an ideal area for those seeking tranquility and entertainment during their trip to Búzios. This is a very safe region in the city, making it a good option for those planning a family trip.

Manguinhos Beach is not the most recommended for swimming in Búzios, as there are more suitable beaches for that purpose in the region. However, it’s common to engage in various water sports in this area.

Manguinhos is home to Porto da Barra, a gastronomic complex full of bars, restaurants, shops, and cafés for you to enjoy even more during your trip. This is a spot we really like as a destination. Additionally, from this point, you can witness one of the most beautiful sunsets we’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing in Búzios.

Incredible hotels to stay in Manguinhos, Búzios:

• A Concept Hotel & SPA: The hotel features a restaurant, 2 pools (one is heated), 2 gyms, a bar, a children’s area, and a wellness center.
• Pousada Sabledor: Located a 5-minute walk from Manguinhos Beach, the inn has a pool, 24-hour reception, a terrace, and offers breakfast.

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Where to stay in Búzios: Vacation homes

Búzios also offers excellent vacation homes, ideal for those planning a trip with a group or family. We’ve selected the best vacation homes in Búzios, located in the areas we consider the best to stay in the destination.

• Búzios House: a beautiful vacation home located in Manguinhos. It features excellent accommodations, a professional gourmet chef, housekeepers, and home shopping services.
• Casa com vista para o mar: located 500 meters from Praia da Armação, this house offers a hot tub, barbecue, and terrace.
• Casa dos Sonhos: located in João Fernandes, this vacation home has good infrastructure and accommodates up to 10 guests.

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