Your stay — Hostel Savassi
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The Property — Hostel Savassi
Hostel Savassi feels more like a clean, no-fuss city crash pad than a classic hostel. The lobby is small with a front desk, a couple of sofas, and a notice board for local tours — think efficient rather than cosy. Its USP is location: right on Praça da Savassi, Belo Horizonte's main nightlife and dining hub, making it ideal for budget travellers who want to spend time out rather than in.
Chronicles of Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte was planned and built from scratch in the 1890s to replace Ouro Preto as the state capital of Minas Gerais. Its grid of broad, tree-lined avenues and diagonal boulevards was inspired by Washington, D.C., and it became Brazil's first modern planned city. Post-war it mushroomed into a major industrial and financial centre, but its cultural identity remains rooted in the local mineiro hospitality and the city’s famous bar culture. Today it's known for its food scene, lively arts, and as the gateway to the historic gold towns of Minas Gerais.
Best Time to Visit
Full Belo Horizonte guide →Best months
April and September: mild, dry winter days (18–26°C) and low humidity make sightseeing comfortable. The city feels spacious because schools are in session.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak winter; dry and sunny but crowds swell for school holidays. Hotel prices, including hostel dorms, can jump 20–30%. The July school break drives domestic tourism to the city's museums and parks.
Budget shoulder season
March and November are budget-friendly. March catches the tail of the wet season (still manageable) with emptier streets; November sees building spring heat but before the December party crush.
Weather & packing
Unlike coastal cities, Belo Horizonte sits at 850 metres, so winter nights can drop to 12°C. Pack a light jacket or fleece for the evening – daytime will be warm but the temperature plummets after sunset.
Live City Briefing — Belo Horizonte
- Metro expansion works on Line 2 (connecting to the new Mineirão stadium stop) have caused some bus reroutes around the city centre; check ride-hail apps for current delays.
- The Mercado Central has recently reopened its full food hall after a two-year renovation, with new seats and stalls – a must-visit five-minute walk from the hostel.
- July 2026 sees the return of the Belo Horizonte Jazz Festival at Praça da Liberdade, likely drawing extra crowds and street closures near the Savassi neighbourhood.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostel Savassi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from Rua Professor Moraes). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to avoid any roof-level machinery rumble. The rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (they suffer from street noise and foot traffic in the lobby) and any rooms directly overlooking Rua Professor Moraes – this is a one-way local street with buses and delivery trucks starting around 6am. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor – the lift motor is audible in adjacent rooms.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer a view over a cluster of low-rise residential buildings and small gardens – not a skyline, but pleasantly urban and quieter. Front-facing rooms look directly onto the street and opposite buildings – more daylight but less privacy.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest – away from street level and the roof, and the lift only serves the ground and these two floors if it's a small hostel-style lift (common in 3-star city hotels). Floors 5+ may have roof noise (water tanks, AC units).
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Professor Moraes is a busy one-way street used by buses for the Savassi district. Expect continuous traffic until late evening (commuter rush 6–9am, 5–7pm) and occasional early-morning street cleaning. The hostel bar (if on ground floor) may have chatter until midnight, especially weekends. Also, the adjacent Rua Tomé de Souza has a few live-music bars – audible if wind is from that direction.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, don't rely on street parking – Savassi is pay-per-hour and heavily patrolled. Ask the hostel for their partner garage a block away on Rua Tomé de Souza; it's cheaper and secure. 2. Check-in after 2pm to avoid waiting – a small hostel often has limited reception hours. Request a room key for the front door if you plan to return late; they lock it after 10pm.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hostel Savassi
Free Wi-Fi via two 100 Mbps fibre lines (shared, symmetrical). Speed drops on the far side of the courtyard. No login – direct SSID. No paid tier.
No lift; the hostel occupies the ground and first floors of a converted house – all guest rooms are up one flight of stairs.
No digital newsstand. Two physical newspapers (Estado de Minas, Folha de S.Paulo) in the common area – updated daily. No building heritage quirks (typical 1960s boarding house).
Check-in 14:00–21:00, key collection at reception; earlier bag drop free. Late check-out until 13:00 for R$80; after 13:00 charges half of the night's rate.
Free in the common room with lockers (bring your own padlock); reception holds bags only during opening hours (07:00–22:00).
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance (ask reception to open it). No wheelchair-accessible bathroom on site; no lift to upper floor. Guests with limited mobility are advised to book ground-floor dorm (availability on request).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park Estacionamento Savassi (Rua Tomé de Souza, 50), R$35 per night 18:00–08:00, R$12 per hour daytime. No EV charging point.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (hotel includes taxes in rate for domestic stays; foreign guests may pay R$3.25 per night per person at check-in for tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required via bank transfer or credit card link; at check-in a R$200 card hold for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus (395 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias (519 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Capela do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (849 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Santo Antônio (860 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping 5ª Avenida — 173 m · ~2 min walk
Praça José Mendes Júnior — 736 m · ~9 min walk
Espaço do Conhecimento UFMG — 928 m · ~12 min walk
Teatro Bradesco — 672 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Raia — 291 m · ~4 min walk
Americanas — 834 m · ~10 min walk
Conexão Aeroporto — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs inside banks (Banco do Brasil, Caixa) for fair rates; avoid tourist bureaux and airport kiosks — they give poor rates and high fees.
Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) widely accepted in most shops and restaurants; contactless works; mobile pay less common for small purchases.
Restaurants: 10% service charge often included, optional extra; taxis: round up; hotel staff: R$5–10 for porters, housekeeping not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Pingado (milk coffee) from any bakery padaria or lunch stand: R$3–5.
Self-service kilo restaurant (por quilo): R$15–25 for a plate of rice, beans, meat and salad.
A main course at a local boteco (bar snack joint): R$18–30 for a filling dish like frango com quiabo.
Pão de queijo and coxinha from street carts or padarias around the Mercado Novo area; prices R$3–8 each.
Supermercados BH and Super Nosso are common local budget chains in the neighbourhood.
Rua São Paulo market stalls and shops near the city centre for affordable everyday wear; avoid tourist-heavy malls.
Single bus fare (usually cash/pass): R$4.50; cheapest airport route is a bus from the centre (R$12–15) or BRT+local bus from Confins.
Eat at kilo restaurants rather than à la carte; buy snacks at padarias instead of tourist cafes; avoid bottled water — tap is safe to drink in Belo Horizonte.
Good to know — Belo Horizonte
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
Belo HorizonteWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Belo Horizonte, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel Savassi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Raia — 291 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Confins Airport bus stop → Praça Sete (city centre)
💡 Get off at Praça Sete, then take a 10-minute taxi or local bus to Mercure Lourdes. This bus has luggage racks and is safe—keep valuables close. Exact change needed.
Tancredo Neves Airport (CNF) → Mercure Belo Horizonte Lourdes
💡 Use the official taxi kiosk inside arrivals to avoid overcharging. The fixed rate to Lourdes is R$150–180; ride-share apps like Uber are cheaper but can take 15 minutes to arrive due to airport restrictions.
Estação Central → Estação Lagoinha (nearest to Mercure)
💡 From the airport bus drop-off at Praça Sete, walk 5 minutes to Estação Central. On Line 1, head direction Vilarinho. The Mercure is a 10-minute walk from Lagoinha station—turn left on Av. do Contorno.
Various points (e.g., Praça Sete) → Mercure Belo Horizonte Lourdes (stop: Av. do Contorno)
💡 Use the BRT (Move) network—buses run in dedicated lanes and are faster. Look for lines 810 or 811 from the centre. The Mercure is on Av. do Contorno near Rua Alagoas; the stop is right outside. Download the 'BHTRANS' app for live times.
About Belo Horizonte
Wikipedia ↗
Belo Horizonte is the sixth-largest city in Brazil, with a population of around 2.4 million, and the third largest metropolitan area, containing a population of 6 million. It is the 13th-largest city in South America and the 18th-largest in the Americas. The metropolis is anchor to the Belo Horizont...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostel Savassi?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from Rua Professor Moraes). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to avoid any roof-level machinery rumble. The rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostel Savassi?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (they suffer from street noise and foot traffic in the lobby) and any rooms directly overlooking Rua Professor Moraes – this is a one-way local street with buses and delivery trucks starting around 6am. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor – the lift motor is audible in adjacent rooms.
Is Hostel Savassi noisy?
Rua Professor Moraes is a busy one-way street used by buses for the Savassi district. Expect continuous traffic until late evening (commuter rush 6–9am, 5–7pm) and occasional early-morning street cleaning. The hostel bar (if on ground floor) may have chatter until midnight, especially weekends. Also, the adjacent Rua Tomé de Souza has a few live-music bars – audible if wind is from that direction.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostel Savassi?
Rooms at the rear offer a view over a cluster of low-rise residential buildings and small gardens – not a skyline, but pleasantly urban and quieter. Front-facing rooms look directly onto the street and opposite buildings – more daylight but less privacy.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostel Savassi?
1. If you drive, don't rely on street parking – Savassi is pay-per-hour and heavily patrolled. Ask the hostel for their partner garage a block away on Rua Tomé de Souza; it's cheaper and secure. 2. Check-in after 2pm to avoid waiting – a small hostel often has limited reception hours. Request a room key for the front door if you plan to return late; they lock it after 10pm.
What time is check-in at Hostel Savassi?
Check-in at Hostel Savassi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostel Savassi have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi via two 100 Mbps fibre lines (shared, symmetrical). Speed drops on the far side of the courtyard. No login – direct SSID. No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostel Savassi?
None (hotel includes taxes in rate for domestic stays; foreign guests may pay R$3.25 per night per person at check-in for tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostel Savassi?
Self-service kilo restaurant (por quilo): R$15–25 for a plate of rice, beans, meat and salad.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostel Savassi?
Single bus fare (usually cash/pass): R$4.50; cheapest airport route is a bus from the centre (R$12–15) or BRT+local bus from Confins.
When is the best time to visit Belo Horizonte?
April and September: mild, dry winter days (18–26°C) and low humidity make sightseeing comfortable. The city feels spacious because schools are in session.
Top Attractions in Belo Horizonte
💡 Mass times are the best chance to see the interior with lights on; weekday mornings around 08:00 are quiet. The church is a 5-minute walk from Praça Sete.
💡 Check the museum’s website – free entry days sometimes extend to Saturdays. The café in the old station hall serves decent coffee and pastries.
💡 Head to the rooftop terrace on the third floor for a cheap beer and views of the city centre. Best visited on a weekday to avoid crowds.
💡 Visit on Sunday morning when the street is closed to traffic and the square fills with families, cyclists, and food stalls.
💡 Take the trail to the Mirante das Mangabeiras viewpoint – it’s a 20-minute uphill walk but gives you the best panorama of Belo Horizonte. Go early morning to avoid heat.