Savassi Travel Guide
Belo Horizonte
Popular places to visit
Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
Savassi Square
Enjoy the laid-back student atmosphere and meet locals amid the cafés and bookstores in this pleasant square between tree-lined avenues.
Memorial Minas Gerais Vale
The story of Minas Gerais from the 18th century to the present day comes to life via a superb collection of audiovisual and hands-on exhibits.
Niemeyer Building
You’ll quickly find this residential tower that occupies a corner of Liberty Square: it’s a standout modern building among a group of sumptuous 19th-century palaces.
Biblioteca Publica Estadual Luiz de Bessa
In the busy cultural hub of Praça da Liberdade, Belo Horizonte’s public library offers peace and quiet along with more than 230,000 titles.
Museum of Mines and Metal: MM Gerdau
Two of Minas Gerais’ most important economic activities, mining and metallurgy, are celebrated through creative exhibits inside a neoclassical palace.
Top hotels in Savassi
Hotel Vivenzo
The room was spotless, and the location was ideal. Breakfast was included, and they introduced new options every morning. The staff was incredibly friendly.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Belo Horizonte Savassi by IHG
ibis budget BH Afonso Pena Savassi
Ibis Belo Horizonte Savassi
The place is good, very good location. One point of improvement would be to offer face towels.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
HOTEL OSCAR GOLD SAVASSI
ibis BH Afonso Pena Savassi
Very clean room and bathroom. Friendly staff, amazing breakfast and very centrally located. Easy access to entertainment and transportation. Will definitely come back and highly recommend this location.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Savassi
Funcionarios
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Funcionarios. You might want to make time for a stop at Afonso Pena Avenue or Museum of Toys.
Lourdes
Unique features of Lourdes include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Afonso Pena Avenue or Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes while you're exploring the area.
Santo Antonio
Santo Antonio is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like BeFly Hall and Savassi Square.
Santa Efigenia
You'll enjoy the shopping and theatres in Santa Efigenia. You might want to make time for a stop at Afonso Pena Avenue or Sesiminas Theater.
Belo Horizonte Centro
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Belo Horizonte Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Seventh of September Square or Central Market.
Santo Agostinho
Unique features of Santo Agostinho include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by DiamondMall or Carlos Chagas Square while you're exploring the area.
