Pousada Das Papoulas

Between the pine-covered slopes of Gramado's residential Planalto district and the flower-lined Rua das Papoulas itself, this three-star pousada trades the crowded Rua Coberta shopping strip for a quieter ten-minute drive into town — a fit for couples and families wanting a garden setting over a downtown address.

Rooms keep single-room climate control and minibars rather than shared systems, useful given Gramado's swings between chilly mornings and mild afternoons. A shared lounge and picnic area face the garden, and hypoallergenic rooms are available on request.

Lago Negro and the Christmas-lights avenue Rua Coberta both sit within a short drive.