9 Best Hotels in Minas Gerais, Brazil

In an old school that was partially destroyed in a 1968 fire, this hotel and restaurant has rooms that are simply furnished and divided between two floors. The best options are the second-floor rooms—which have views of the park and the mountain—and the three standard apartments. Three houses are also available for rental by large groups. Meals, which are served in the convent by priests, have tight schedules: breakfast is from 7 to 9:30, lunch from noon to 2, and dinner from 6:30 to 7:30.

Designed by the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer and Ouro Preto's premier modernist structure, the Grande is, as its name suggests, one of the city's largest hotels by overall size. It is a curving two-story building on concrete pillars; the hotel is immense by local standards, though room sizes are comparable to those at other lodgings. All the suites have views of the historic center; the other rooms look out on the garden. If you've ever wanted to stay in a piece of art, this is your chance, but don't expect attentive service or modern facilities such as strong Wi-Fi.

Close to the main square, this is a typical mid-range inn with basic rooms. Room 1 has a loft and can sleep up to five people. The breakfast is massive here and staff are very attentive. If you are looking for a practical base at a reasonable price with few luxuries, this is the place.

Oscar Niemeyer designed the sleek structure that houses this historic-district inn as a present to former Brazilian president Juscelino Kubitschek. The rooms are huge and have interesting furniture that does justice to Niemeyer's interior design.

Its central location, elegance, and warmth place this hotel above others in its price range. It's an old but well-maintained hotel with polished hardwood floors, local artworks, and large bathrooms with bathtubs. The Wi-Fi is free and reliable. The rooftop bar, next to the pool, is the perfect spot for an afternoon drink. Rooms at the front of the hotel have balconies overlooking the avenue and rooms on higher floors are quieter.

A neat and comfortable budget option, the Ibis has spacious rooms with white oak furniture and large beds. It has all the modern amenities and its staff is well trained and professional. The hotel, which hosts numerous conventions, is in the backyard of an old mansion that has been well maintained, and is close to the Praça da Liberdade and the city's best museums.

With dark wooden floors, antique furnishings, and stone walls dating back two centuries, this friendly hotel has the feeling of a rustic 19th-century lodge. Some rooms have original paintings by the famous Minas Gerais artist Chanina, and all are decorated with beautiful replicas of 18th-century furniture. The Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is just across the street.

This pousada's hilltop location at the edge of town is both a blessing and a curse: its location away from noise of the center is great for people seeking a relaxing and quiet stay, but it's not a comfortable location for nocturnal explorations of the city. The rooms are large and comfortable, with large windows and ample fresh air. It's a popular place with families and other groups. For more privacy and peace, opt for a simple but cozy chalet instead of a room in the main building.

The hospitality at this family-run bed-and-breakfast will make you feel as if you're visiting a friend's house. The English- and German-speaking owner, who also lives in the house, serves a delicious breakfast each morning, and guests are given a key to the house so that they can come and go as they please. The five-bedroom inn is decorated in traditional mineira fashion. Its location, a stone's throw from St. Francis of Assisi Church, couldn't be better.