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.

Near a nature preserve and perfect for those who love a walk in the woods, this lodging has clean, modern rooms. The luxury chalets have two floors and granite details. Each can accommodate as many as five people, with a double bed upstairs, single beds downstairs, and two bathrooms. The restaurant serves regional fare.

The large guest rooms at this working farm have breathtaking views and are flooded with natural light. The fazenda serves a typical country breakfast, afternoon tea, and an evening meal. The large guest rooms have breathtaking views and are flooded with natural light. The spacious dining room is crisscrossed with wooden ceiling beams and has a wraparound veranda. In the wintertime, sit in front of the fireplace near the reception with a hot drink and a good book. This is such a relaxing place that you'll hardly notice the lack of facilities.

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.

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.

Locally made furniture and artworks decorate this pousada inside an adapted colonial house in Tiradentes's historic center. The owner runs a small puppet theater adjacent to the breakfast room. The attentive staff makes guests feel at home and serve a hearty breakfast featuring several regional cakes and cheeses.

The many return guests to Pouso Alforria appreciate its peaceful location and fabulous view of the São José Mountains. The light-filled lobby—with its stone floors, high ceilings, and Brazilian artwork (some of it from Bahia)—leads to a charming breakfast space and courtyard. Rooms have considerable natural light and are individually decorated; mattresses are firm. English and French are spoken, and the service is faultless.

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.