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Gramado is compact enough to walk end to end in about 40 minutes, but the town splits into distinct districts that suit different budgets and travel styles. Hotel prices below are average nightly rates for a double room in 2025-2026 and swing sharply between the winter peak and the autumn low. Use this guide with the where to stay in Gramado article to pick the right base.
Best Neighborhoods in Gramado: Centro
Centro is the pedestrian core around Avenida Borges de Medeiros, Rua Coberta, and the Igreja Matriz Sao Pedro, and it is where first-time visitors should stay. You can walk to the Palacio dos Festivais, the chocolate shops, and most things to do in Gramado attractions in under five minutes, and the Natal Luz events and festivals in Gramado parade passes right through here in season. Double rooms average R$350 to R$700 a night, with pousadas at the low end and boutique hotels at the top. Expect street noise on weekend nights, especially near Rua Coberta, and book six to eight weeks ahead for July and December.
Best Neighborhoods in Gramado: Avenida das Hortensias
Avenida das Hortensias is the main hotel corridor running north toward Canela, home to the largest resorts, the chocolate factory shops, and Snowland. It suits families who want a resort pool and easy parking, since most properties here sit on large grounds with their own facilities, and double rooms average R$450 to R$900 a night at the resorts. The trade-off is distance: the centre is a 15 to 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride (about R$20 to R$30), so check the Gramado travel tips guide for getting around without a car.
Best Neighborhoods in Gramado: Lago Negro and Planalto
The Lago Negro and Planalto districts east of the centre wrap around the lake and its araucaria pines, offering the quietest, most scenic setting in Gramado. This is where the upscale chalet-style hotels and couples-oriented pousadas sit, many with fireplaces and lake views, and double rooms run R$400 to R$800 a night. It suits couples and honeymooners who want calm surroundings, though winter mornings here are cold; see the Gramado weather by month guide for the seasonal temperatures before you book.
Best Neighborhoods in Gramado: Canela (Neighbouring Town)
Canela, 7 km north of Gramado on RS-235, is a separate town but functions as a quieter, cheaper base for visiting both. Its own attractions, the Catedral de Pedra stone cathedral and the 131-metre Cascata do Caracol waterfall in Parque do Caracol, draw day-trippers from Gramado, and its hotels run about 20 to 30 percent cheaper for the same quality, with double rooms averaging R$250 to R$550 a night. The two towns connect by the regular Citral bus (about R$6) and by taxi in 10 minutes. See the Gramado travel guide for how the two towns fit into one trip, and the best time to visit Gramado guide for when to go.
