Home › Find your next adventure
During big festivals, hotels fill up and prices soar. The secret is to book early and stay close enough to walk there and back.
This guide contains affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Music trucks, frevo dancing and street parades for days on end.
Where to stay: In Salvador, Barra and Ondina sit on the parade routes. In Olinda, houses and guesthouses in the historic center are right in the party, while Recife has more options and lower prices.
See places to stayThe country's biggest São João celebrations, with forró music and traditional food.
Where to stay: Staying near Parque do Povo in Campina Grande or the events grounds in Caruaru saves you relying on transport late at night.
See places to stayOne of the world's biggest New Year's parties, with fireworks over the sea.
Where to stay: Copacabana hotels are very expensive for the countdown. Botafogo or Flamengo, near the metro, are cheaper alternatives.
See places to stayA German festival with parades, music and traditional food every October.
Where to stay: Downtown hotels are close to the festival grounds. Pomerode, a few kilometers away, can be a quieter option.
See places to stayThe country's biggest rodeo, with country music concerts and competitions every August.
Where to stay: Hotels in town fill up early. Nearby towns such as Olímpia, which has lots of hotels thanks to its water parks, are a good alternative.
See places to stayThe island with the world's most famous clubs, with the season during the European summer.
Where to stay: Sant Antoni is usually cheaper and has the famous sunset. Playa d'en Bossa is close to the big clubs, and Ibiza Town has the old quarter.
See places to stayBeach parties and lively nights in the Greek summer, from June to September.
Where to stay: In Mykonos, staying in town (Chora) puts the clubs within walking distance, but it is expensive. Ios is a cheaper alternative popular with party travelers.
See places to stay