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Most of Ouro Preto’s places to stay are small pousadas set inside converted colonial houses, so you get creaking wooden floors and steep staircases rather than chain-hotel uniformity. The town is hilly and the streets are cobbled, which makes location the single most important factor when choosing where to stay in ouro preto. This guide covers the two best areas to base yourself and lists three hotels in each. For a broader look at each district, see our neighborhoods in Ouro Preto guide. For the top sights and ticket prices, see our things to do in Ouro Preto guide.
Where to Stay in Ouro Preto: Centro Histórico
Staying in the Centro Histórico puts you within five minutes of Praça Tiradentes, the Museu da Inconfidência, and the best restaurants, which matters after a long day on cobblestones. Rooms here cost the most, but you trade money for not having to walk uphill at the end of the night. The area has the widest range of pousadas and the highest weekend occupancy. For the month-by-month temperatures and rainfall, see our Ouro Preto weather by month guide. For the full festival calendar, see our events and festivals in Ouro Preto guide.
Suggested Hotels in Centro Histórico
Hotel Solar do Rosário
A luxury pousada in a restored colonial mansion on Rua Getúlio Vargas, with a rooftop pool and terrace that looks straight across to the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church and the mountains beyond. Best for couples who want a central, high-end base. Check rates and availability For practical planning advice, see our Ouro Preto travel tips guide.
Hotel Pousada Clássica
A mid-range pousada at Rua Conde de Bobadela 96, just 40 metres from Praça Tiradentes, with free Wi-Fi, a buffet breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk, rated 9.9 for location by guests. Best for first-time visitors who want every sight on their doorstep. Check rates and availability For the full town overview, see our Ouro Preto travel guide.
Pousada do Ouvidor
A small budget guesthouse on the cobbled Rua do Ouvidor in the heart of the historic centre, a short walk from the main square and the Casa dos Contos. Best for budget travellers who still want a central, atmospheric address. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Ouro Preto: Antônio Dias
Antônio Dias is the oldest part of town, wrapped around the Igreja de São Francisco de Assis, with the narrowest lanes and some of the most characterful converted houses. It sits a five to ten minute walk from Praça Tiradentes and tends to be quieter at night than the centre. Prices run slightly lower than the square for comparable rooms. For help choosing when to visit, see our best time to visit Ouro Preto guide.
Suggested Hotels in Antônio Dias
Grande Hotel de Ouro Preto
A landmark 1940s hotel designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, set on its own grounds with a pool and wide views over the town and hills, a short walk from the centre. Best for architecture fans and travellers who want resort-style space inside a heritage town. Check rates and availability
Hotel Pousada do Arcanjo
A mid-range pousada at Rua São Miguel Arcanjo that pairs colonial design with modern rooms and offers a free shuttle to and from Praça Tiradentes, 900 metres away. Best for couples and families who want comfort with an easy ride into the centre. Check rates and availability
Pouso do Chico Rey
A budget guesthouse near the São Francisco de Paula church with a garden, terrace, year-round outdoor pool, and free private parking, less than 1 km from the centre. Best for backpackers and road-trippers who want a pool and parking at a low price. Check rates and availability
