Budget
Hostel BrasÃlia
Setor de ãreas isoladas norte - camping - lote 2 from rodoviã¡ria, take bus 143, 61 3343-0531/3344-9191 [email protected], fax (61 3342-2476) (http://www.brasiliahostel...). this albergue da juventude is a member of fbaj, the national hostels federation that is a member of hostelling international. although it is cheaper than hotels dorms ~r$50, it is also more distant from most urban facilities and attractions
Hospedagem Alternativa
Many similar in the neighbourhood.
Top end
Sonesta Hotel Brasilia
A luxury 18-story 148-room hotel, adjacent to the central business and banking districts.
Brasilia Palace Hotel
Shtn trecho 01, cj01, tel. +55 61 33069100. (http://www.plazabrasilia....)
BrasÃlia Alvorada Hotel
(http://www.brasiliaalvora...) - shtn trecho 1, conj 1b, bloco c. tel. +55 61 3424-7018 / 3424-7000. this large hotel by the paranoa lake and right next to the alvorada palace is reputed as the city's best. rates from r$ 250.
Designed by Oscar Neimeyer and inagurated in 1958, this hotel completes the Brasilia/Neimeyer experience. It was the first hotel in the city. Recently revamped maintaining the strict modernist 60's style.
Always remember though, NEVER show off any of your 'splurging'. Not only will this be considered as an insult to less fortunate citizens, you will be an advert for mugging.
Meliá Comfort
Shs, quadra 6 - conjunto "a" - lote 1 - bloco "d", 61 3218-4700 fax: (11 3043-8353; [email protected]). (http://www.meliabrasilia....) strategically placed in the monumental axis, between the television tower and 50 m from the city park. it is also within easy reach of the esplanada of ministries and 13 km from the airport. rates from r$ 200.
Most of the city's accommodation is located at the Hotel Sectors SHS and SHN, two central areas located on both sides of Eixo Monumental. During weekdays, hotels are usually busy due to the capital's political activity and it is advisable to book in advance. Typical prices are R$ 200 for a double room and R$ 95 for a single. Most ot the hotels have an off-price for the weekends.
Many simple pousadas are located at W3 Sul avenue. They are often non-regulated by tourist authorities and their quality and security may vary greatly. In 2008, the local authorities shut these pousadas; do not rely on them existing anymore.
Bristol Hotel
Shs qd. 04 bloco f. 61 3962-6162, fax 61 3321-2690, [email protected], (http://www.bristolhotel.com.br). central location with easy access to a shopping center and bus lines. from r$231 single per night.