5 Best Hotels in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais

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.

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.