In which quarter house in Belo Horizonte?

Don't you know where to sleep in Belo Horizonte? Here are the best areas to stay in this central city to discover the Minas Gerais region!

Belo Horizonte is the capital and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais in the south-eastern region of Brazil . Also known as "Belo", "Beagá", or "BH", the city is located in the land about 400 kilometers from the Atlantic coast. With almost 2.5 million inhabitant, Belo Horizonte is a young and dynamic city quite unfamiliar and interesting to discover. It is the ideal ground foot to discover the natural activities around, in the Minas Gerais region .

The most pleasant areas to stay in the city are Cidade Jardim, Savassi, Lourdes and Centro. Here you will find all the detailed information of these pleasant places to sleep in Belo Horizonte!

The centre (Centro)

In the centre of Belo Horizonte, you can easily walk through the streets of the city to discover the atypical market, museums such as mineralogy or city history, as well as churches with fascinating architecture. There is also the Cultural Centre of the Palais des Arts which makes the peculiarity of this city. Every Sunday morning you can also discover the famous Feira de Arta Artisanto.

Cidade Jardim

Cidade Jardim is a quiet residential area located south of the city. It is considered one of the most “noble” neighborhoods of Belo Horizonte by its proximity to the centre but also to its many green and treed corners, hence its name “Cidade Jardim”. This old quarter, designed in the 40s/50s, currently has some of the most expensive hotels in the city... Ideal if you are looking for a luxury hotel, this area will be less suitable for small budgets.

Lourdes

This neighborhood is central and ideal to stay in Belo Horizonte. You will undoubtedly enjoy its old houses mixed with new modern buildings, as well as its green space squares. Large gardens continue to beautify the facades and streets for a pleasant atmosphere.

Savassi

The Savassi is a chic area located in the center of the city. Hyper lively, it’s the ideal neighbourhood if you’re looking for accommodation in a moving area. There are many different bars, restaurants and shops.

If you stay in this neighborhood, you will be close to many famous sites of the city, such as the place Diogo de Vasconcelos Cristóvão Colombo and Getúlio Vargas, Praça da Liberdade, UMG’s architecture school and Santo Antônio College.

Santo Agostinho

You will fall under the charm of this Traditional district South of the city.

It is bordered by the triangle formed by the avenues Amazonas, Olegário Maciel and Contorno, under the place Raul Soares . It is considered one of the best neighborhoods in the city, with its high-quality residential buildings (mostly built over the last 10 years) and the shopping centre Diamond Mall . It is also one of the busiest districts of the capital and one of the oldest in the southern region.

The most interesting if you are looking for accommodation in Belo Horizonte is to rent an apartment. In addition to returning often cheaper, it is also the opportunity to meet your local owners or neighbours, who will gladly show you the nice corners to visit, off the beaten paths.