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.
Palacio da Liberdade
After visiting Palacio da Liberdade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Belo Horizonte. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Savassi
Hotel Vivenzo
Café da Manhã maravilhoso. Pessoal atencioso. Hotel antigo, precisa de uma reforma, cama e travesseiro também não eram bons.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
ibis budget BH Afonso Pena Savassi
nice
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025
Holiday Inn Belo Horizonte Savassi by IHG
Great breakfast! Friendly staff!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Ibis Belo Horizonte Savassi
muito bom tudo
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
HOTEL OSCAR GOLD SAVASSI
Terrible place. They shouldnt be operating at all. The bed was broken. Rooms smelled horrible.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025
Savassi Hotel
Boas condições de limpeza, funcionários atenciosos!
Reviewed on 2 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 Boulevard Shopping Belo Horizonte or Afonso Pena Avenue.
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.
