somewhere in between hotels and vacation homes, are bed and breakfasts, and apartment shares. ideal for singles and couples, bed and breakfasts can be booked online via general hotel websites, or specialized services such as bed and breakfast. com. alternatively, many home owners make one or two rooms available for rent over the holidays, many offering a small breakfast included in the cost. taking advantage of this type of accommodation shaves a good 50% over hotel lodging of comparable quality, and allows access to invaluable local hospitality. some of the leading companies in rio de janeiro for rooms are cama e cafè, bbrasil, airbnb, and roomorama.
