pousadas are very similar to guest houses or bed & breakfasts, typically managed by the owners, offering guests lodging services in a familiar and homestyle way - the quality provided can be categorized between that of a hotel and a hostel, spanning from the simple to the luxurious, but distinguished by warm hospitality, charm, and a unique character.

pousadas are a great option for anyone traveling in a group or as a family, seeing as room sizes are fairly decent, and can contain multiple beds - standard rooms usually contain a double and a single bed, but other options can be available.

rooms are more often than not en-suite, with a television and minifridge, typically cleaned on a daily basis, with fresh towels and sheets available if needed.

many establishments that possess superior facilities can be priced higher - in fact, many pousadas also have their own swimming pool - wi-fi is available as a standard, and there can even be desktop computers for use.