Top Apartment Stays in Belém, Brazil

Belém Forest Inn is a small, calm option for families who like a homely base. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and garden views, and there is a garden to enjoy between outings. The shared kitchen is handy for preparing snacks or simple meals for children, and a buffet breakfast with local specialities is served every day. It is close to the Basilica-Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazareth and the Emílio Goeldi Museum. A 9.8 score from 31 reviews is excellent.

Pousada Hangar gives families a pool to cool off in all year, welcome in Belém's humid heat, along with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms. The shared kitchen lets parents prepare snacks or simple meals for children, and the lounge and outdoor seating area offer space to relax together. The Basilica of Our Lady of Nazareth is close, and so is the airport for arrival and departure days.

This apartment inside the Radisson Belém combines your own space with hotel facilities, which suits a family who wants both. The rooms are air-conditioned with city views and a flat-screen TV, and the rooftop swimming pool and terrace give children somewhere to swim with a view over Belém. I like having a restaurant serving Brazilian cuisine and a bar in the building, plus a 24-hour front desk. The airport is 11 km away. Guests rate it 9.3 from 8 reviews.

Luxuoso Flat No Hotel Radisson is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom aparthotel unit in Belém with air-conditioning and city views. Guests can use a rooftop swimming pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, a fitness center and a sun terrace, so children have two pools to choose from whatever the weather. There is a bar, WiFi is free and pets are welcome. With one bedroom it suits small families best, and a 9.3 rating from 36 reviews supports my recommendation.

Recently renovated apartments with fully equipped kitchens make Mendes Residence a practical base for families in Belém. Each unit has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a dining area and a seating space, so meals and downtime happen comfortably in the apartment. Some units have a terrace or balcony for fresh air, family rooms are available, and free WiFi is included. There is no pool or restaurant listed, but the 9.2 score from about 120 reviews is very reassuring.

Atrium Hotel Quinta de Pedras in Belém offers a restaurant, a bar and complimentary WiFi. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, and some have seating areas and views of the pool or the garden, which gives families a pleasant outlook. A fitness centre and dry-cleaning services are also on site. Its rating is 9.1 across nearly 900 reviews, a strong score for a hotel with a simple description.

Hotel e Restaurante Tribo Combú gives families a lot on one site in Belém: a pool with a view, a restaurant and bar, outdoor dining and barbecue facilities, so meals and swims need no planning. I like the family rooms, which are air-conditioned with a balcony, a seating area, a dining area, a minibar and a TV with streaming services for quiet evenings. Room service, breakfast options and free parking add convenience. Guests rate it 9.1 from 10 reviews.

Tivoli Maiorana is the 5-star I would suggest in Belém for a family that wants a proper pool: it is outdoors and open all year, with a sun terrace and a garden around it. Rooms are air-conditioned and elegant, some looking out over the river, and parents get a fitness centre and spa facilities. The restaurant is on site and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 9.0 across 187 reviews.

Ecopousada Miriti puts families in Belém's historic and commercial centre, within walking distance of the city's main sights, which spares you taxis in the heat. The eco-lodge offers family-friendly apartments with air conditioning, private bathrooms, a minibar and TV, plus free WiFi. It is a simple, central base rather than a place with pools or play areas, so the days are best spent exploring the old town. An 8.8 score from 817 reviews shows guests are happy with that trade.

Amazinn Hotel is a good pick for families who want to see Belém on foot. Docas Station, Ver-o-Peso Market and the Theatre of Peace are all within walking distance, so outings with children need no taxi. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and hypoallergenic bedding, a detail that matters for children with allergies. Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock security add peace of mind. An 8.7 score from over 170 reviews is reassuring.

Hotel Marajoara suits a family that wants a sense of place in Belém: the decor draws on local pre-Columbian culture, a nice talking point with children. Accommodation is apartment-style, so there is room to spread out, and breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are free. The Basilica-Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazareth is close by, and a garden and a shared lounge give space to rest between outings. I would book it for a few days of exploring the city.

Hotel Sagres in Belém has more than 45 years of hospitality behind it and sits in the central São Brás neighborhood, close to major tourist, gastronomic and business attractions. A large outdoor pool and a spa and wellness center are on site, and family-friendly apartments give parents extra room. Its rating is 8.6 across more than 1,300 reviews, and it suits a mix of travelers.

In Belém's commercial centre, ibis Styles Batista Campos is a practical choice I would suggest to families who want shops close by: it stands next to Santa Trindade Church and 300 metres from Pátio Belém shopping centre. Rooms are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, the buffet breakfast starts the day, room service runs 24 hours and parking is free. Pets are accepted. Guests rate it 8.5 across 1,182 reviews.

Kitchenettes in the family rooms and a minimarket on site make Residencial Dom Fernando a practical choice for families in Belém who prefer to manage their own meals. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and the garden with barbecue facilities is a good spot for a relaxed family dinner. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and parking is free but off-site. Being close to the airport also helps with early flights. I find the 8.5 score reassuring.

Bristol Marambaia Belém serves a child-friendly breakfast buffet, a good start before exploring the city with children. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free WiFi, and the restaurant, bar and coffee shop mean meals can stay on site. Room service helps on tired evenings, free private parking suits families with a car, and the airport is 5 km away. An 8.5 rating from 472 reviews reflects a well-run three-star.

Vila Galé Collection Amazônia is a 5-star hotel in Belém with plenty for families: an outdoor pool open all year, a separate children's pool and a large garden for running around in the shade. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom and a minibar, and look over the garden or the river. The family-friendly restaurant keeps meals simple, and parents have a spa and a fitness centre. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 543 reviews.

I would choose ibis Styles Belem Nazaré for a family or a pet owner who wants a pool in Belém's Nazaré area. Air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen TVs, and the outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace give a break from the heat. A gym and spa and wellness facilities are on offer, and pets are welcome. Guests score this three-star hotel 8.4 across 1,635 reviews.

Hotel Riviera D'Amazônia has more for children than most city hotels in Belém: a playground, a rooftop swimming pool and a lush garden to run around in. The family-friendly restaurant serves Brazilian cuisine, and there is also a bar, a pool bar and a coffee shop. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome, and parents can use the spa and wellness area. An 8.4 score from over 900 reviews is solid.

Radisson Hotel Belém is a comfortable family base one kilometre from the city centre. The pool with a hot tub is the highlight for children in Belém's heat, and parents can use the sauna. Rooms are air-conditioned with modern decor, and the restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, so mornings start without searching for food. Families and pets are both welcome. A score of 8.4 from more than 600 reviews reflects a reliable stay, and I would book it with confidence.

Hotel Grão Para works for families who want to see Belém on foot, with the Theatre of Peace and Docas Station close to the door. Rooms are simple but air-conditioned, which matters in the city's humid heat, and the complimentary breakfast covers the start of each day. No pool is listed, so plan days around the riverside promenade at Docas Station and the squares of the centre.

Hospedaria San Remo Belém offers recently renovated aparthotel suites that work well for families who want a little more space. Every unit has its own terrace, a refrigerator for drinks and snacks, air conditioning, a shower and free WiFi, and family rooms are available. A shared sun terrace, all-day security and parking complete the picture. The 7.8 score comes from six reviews, a fair but thin sample.

Smart Malls Flats puts a family close to central Belém's culture: the Theatro da Paz and the Museum of the State of Pará are both nearby. Family rooms are air-conditioned, each with a private bathroom and its own terrace, which gives children a little outdoor space. I like that the breakfast buffet is child-friendly and that there is a coffee shop, a bar and a garden on site. WiFi is free. Guests rate it 7.2 from 17 reviews, so expectations should stay modest.