When traveling in Brazil, it’s important to know the difference between the different options in accomodations. Today, we’re going to look at the various types and the associated vocabulary.
albergue: this is a hostel, which typically has a few shared rooms and one or two private rooms.
pousada: in English, we’d call this a bed and breakfast or a guesthouse. It’s somewhere in between a hostel and a hotel, with private rooms in a small building or house. Breakfast is usually included in the price, and these places are usually cheaper than hotels.
hotel: this is a hotel, housed in a large building and usually more expensive than the previous options.
motel: this is used by young couples for several hours at a time, not used for accomodations. Be aware, though, that some motels use “hotel” in their title instead of motel.
apartamento / casa para aluguel: apartments and homes for rent, these are sometimes a cheaper option than hotels.
Related terms:
café da manhã: breakfast
check-in/check-out: check-in/check-out
cama de solteiro: single bed
cama de casal: queen-sized bed
quarto: room
diária = price per night for accomodations
chave = key
