Where to Stay in Centro, Contagem

The commercial and transport hub of Contagem, around Avenida João César de Oliveira. It's where most bus lines converge and where you'll find the main shopping streets.

✦ The vibe

Busy, practical, functional. Not pretty but very central.

👤 Best for

Budget travellers needing easy bus connections; first-time visitors on a short work trip.

🏨 Where to stay

A few small hotels and basic pousadas; budget to mid-range, around R$100–180 per night.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable during the day; buses from Praça Paulo Pinheiro Chagas to Belo Horizonte (45 min). Airport: taxi or Uber to Confins (1h).

📍 Nearby

Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora das Graças, Praça da Prefeitura.

Best hotels in Centro

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