Budget
Albergue da Juventude
Rua duarte schutel 227, +55 48 225-3781. hostelling international hostel is located 10 minutes away from the bus terminal and close to the beach. prices vary according to season.
Backpackers Sharehouse
Servidã£o da prainha,29 barra da lagoa cross the footbridge. tel. +55 48 3232-7606 (http://backpackersfloripa...). this is a popular backpackers spot. it serves an excellent breakfast and has budget meals. guest can use the surfboards for free. dorm beds r$35, includes breakfast and wi fi internet. portuguese lessons are also available for those interested.
Hotel Bruggemann
R. santos saraiva, 416 - estreito, tel. +55 48 3224-2344. one of the oldest hotels in florianopolis, hotel bruggeman comes with modernized amenities. rooms are fully refurbished. hotel bruggeman is comprised of 84 apartments and suites, each equipped with a tv and refrigerator.
Veleiros Hotel
R. silva jardim, 234 - centro, tel. +55 48 3224-6622. this hotel is located close to the city center and the convention center. reservations must be received 15 days prior to arrival.
Pousada Colinas da Lagoa
Tel. +55 48 3232-5747. (http://www.florianopolis-...) it is situated in the privileged area of lagoa da conceiã§ã£o, with a view of its hill and close to the best beaches of florianã³polis.
433 Backpackers Hostel
Delicious breakfast and internet wifi. Private rooms are with TV, frigobar and air-conditioner.
Hostel Way2go
Brand new hostel, includes breakfast and fast wi-fi.
Midrange
Joaquina Beach Hotel
Estrada geral da joaquina, 2323 - lagoa da conceiã§ã£o, (http://www.joaquinabeachh...) this hotel offers no-frills rooms with ac, tv and telephones with a nice cafe for breakfast, lunch or coffee on the ground floor. includes parking, and is 100m from the beach, which as close to "on the beach" as you can get at this beach. perfect for surfers, and mole beach is a 5 min drive away.
Maratea Mare Hotel
(http://www.hotelmaratea.com) +55 48 3284-5495 sea front hotel. located in a marvelous area on the cachoeira do bom jesus sea front, maratea mare hotel offers its visitors an unforgettable view. all the apartments are composed of a dormitory, a bathroom, a living room, a complete kitchen, air conditioning, telephone, tv and safe. brasilian "colonial" breakfast and beach service included. free internet wifi service for guests in lobby area. rates from r$99,00 in low season.
Pousada da Lagoinha
(http://www.florianopolis-...) +55 48 3232-4757. it is a very cozy guesthouse, located in front of the lagoinha beach in northern florianopolis, with a local colonial design, for those who like a calm and peaceful place, surrounded by the atlantic rain forest vegetation.
Ibis Hotel
Av. rio branco, 37 - centro, tel. +55 48 3216-0000 / fax +55 48 3216-0001, (http://www.ibis.com.br). located 5 minutes from the bus station, ibis hotel has a 198 rooms with air-conditioning. there is a 24-hour bar, and a restaurant serving traditional cuisine on the premises.
Parthenon Lindacap
R. felipe schmidt, 1.102 - centro, tel. +55 48 3225-4500 / fax +55 48 3225-3645, (http://www.accorhotels.co...). this 67-room hotel is located downtown, with easy access to shopping and restaurants. each room includes air-conditioning, a mini bar, and in room safe. the hotel itself has a bar, restaurant, and fitness facilities. it also offers its guests spa services. rates from r$110.
Top end
Costão do Santinho
Tel. 0800-48-1000. +55 48 3261 1000, (http://www.costao.com.br). very nice all-inclusive resort and spa. very kid-friendly. it's a bit out of the way though, but it is serviced by the yellow bus lines, and it does provide rental car facilities. the beach santinho is extremely clean and beautiful, but has zero nightlife.
Majestic Palace
Av. beira mar norte, 2.746 - centro, tel. +55 48 3231-8000 / +55 48 3224-6746, (http://www.majesticpalace...). located on the main street of the city next to shopping beiramar, the majestic palace offers various services such as air-con with remote control, a coffee shop, fitness center, piano bar, restaurant, spa, breakfast service, concierge, heliport, swimming pool, 24h room service, business center, convention center, minibar, and broadband internet.
Florianópolis Palace Hotel
R. artista bittencout, 14 - centro, tel. +55 48 3224-9633 / fax +55 48 3223-0300, (http://www.floph.com.br). in a good location near praã§a xv and the cathedral, this hotel has 21 presidential suites, 8 luxury suites, and 89 luxury apartments.
Nexus Surf
Tel. +1 310 256-4339 from outside of brazil / +55 48 9626-9029 from within brazil, (http://www.nexussurf.com) located directly in front of praia mole beach, just minutes outside of the charming lagoa downtown area. offers unique vacation packages that include accommodations wireless internet, international phoneline and air conditioning standard, rental car, surf lessons, adventure sports activities, guided nightlife access, local cell phone, and breakfast service.
Sofitel Florianópolis
Av. rubens de arruda ramos, 2034 - centro, tel. +55 48 3202-6100, fax +55 48 3202-6101, (http://www.accorhotels.co...). planned as a boutique hotel, there are 120 rooms, 2 suites, and one presidential suite. pool, sauna, convention accommodations.
Floriparadise Hostel
Situated in the north of the island, Floriparadise is the ultimate hostel for those wishing to be emersed in local culture and art. The hostel is directly across from the local beach while close by is the vibrant area of Ponta das Canas which turns into a tourist mecca in the summer. The hostel offers a variety of local activities and linen is included in the price as well as WiFi through out the whole hostel. Your hosts can also speak english which will help your travels immensely if you cannot speak portuguese. Dorms start at R$25 Apartments start at R$35