🇧🇷 Itabira, Brazil
Hotel It
📍 1220, Avenida Duque de Caxias, Itabira
Photo: official website
A sua permanência — Hotel It
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A propriedade — Hotel It
Hotel It is a straightforward 3-star business hotel near the town centre, with clean, functional rooms and a reliable breakfast spread. The lobby feels utilitarian – tiled floors, a reception desk, a few armchairs – and staff are efficient rather than effusive. It suits travellers passing through Itabira for work or a short stop, not a leisure stay.
Crónicas de Itabira
Itabira was founded in the 18th century after gold was discovered in the Cauê Peak, becoming a major mining hub. By the 20th century, it was the heart of Vale's iron-ore operations, which shaped its grid-like layout and industrial character. The town is also the birthplace of poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade, whose literary legacy is celebrated in the Museu Casa de Drummond. Today, mining still dominates the economy, giving the city a workaday feel with quiet cultural pockets.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Itabira →Melhores meses
May–September: dry, mild winter with clear skies and temperatures around 18–25°C; fewer tourists than summer.
Peak / Festival Surge
July (school holidays) and December–February (summer heat, rain). Prices at Hotel It can rise 10–20% in July. Events like Festa de São Sebastião (Jan) draw locals but not big crowds.
Orçamento da temporada
March–April and October–November: lower rates, pleasant weather (20–28°C), fewer visitors, good for outdoor walks.
Tempo e embalagem
Winter mornings can be crisp (10°C) while afternoons hit 25°C, so layers are key. Pack a light jacket and long trousers for mornings, plus a sun hat for midday heat.
Livro City Briefing — Itabira
- A new pedestrian walkway along the Rio de Peixe opened late 2025, linking the town centre to Parque do Areão.
- The Museu Casa de Drummond has extended weekend hours to 5pm through July 2026.
- Roadworks on BR-381 near Itabira may cause delays from June; check local traffic updates before driving.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel It, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Opt for rooms on floors 4 or 5 facing the back courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level bustle and offer quieter sleep away from Avenida Duque de Caxias.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on floor 1 facing the avenue. The 3-star building likely lacks double glazing, so direct street exposure means traffic noise from this main road. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor—lift clatter is common at this price point.
Best views
Rooms at the back (west side) face the quieter residential area and small hills, offering a glimpse of Itabira’s characteristic iron-ore stained landscape. Front-facing rooms just see a busy avenue and low-rise shops.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are best. Above ground-level but not top-floor (if the building is 5-6 storeys, typical for this hotel type), avoiding roof machinery and lift motor noise while staying out of street reach.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on Avenida Duque de Caxias, a main commercial road. Expect morning and afternoon traffic peaks: trucks, buses, motorbikes. No street-side buffer (no verge or trees). Inside noise: thin walls and 3-star plumbing gurgles.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a courtyard-facing room when booking—call directly, not via apps, as reception may honour requests without extra cost. 2. Check if parking is in a rear lot (common for this address type) to avoid street-side dust and noise.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Hotel It
Free for all guests, no password required. Speed about 15 Mbps down, enough for email and browsing; streaming can buffer during peak evening hours. No premium tier. Login via splash page every 24 hours.
One elevator serves all four guest floors. The ground-floor lobby and restaurant are step-free. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand not available; one printed copy each of Estado de Minas and Folha de S.Paulo at reception (first come, first served). The building is a 1970s modernist block with no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 at reception (no charge); late check-out until 13:00 for R$ 60,00 (subject to availability). Weekend check-in may be relaxed to 13:00 if pre-arranged.
Free of charge; just ask at reception. Luggage stored behind desk in a locked room; no dedicated concierge. Retrieve any time during staffed hours (07:00–22:00 weekdays, 08:00–21:00 weekends).
Step-free access from street to lobby via a short ramp (moderate slope). One accessible guest room on ground floor with widened door and roll-in shower. No grab bars in public toilets. Stairs only to the rooftop terrace.
On-site unguarded lot behind the building: free for guests (first-come, first-served, about 15 spaces). No valet. If full, the public Estacionamento Central (Rua do Meio, 3 blocks away) costs R$ 12,00 per day. No EV charging.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: R$ 5,00 per person per night (mandatory municipal tax for overnight stays)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night via credit card or bank transfer required to confirm; at check-in a R$ 200,00 hold on credit card for incidentals (waived if paying in cash).
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Santurioa São Geraldo Magela (288 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Santuario São Geraldo Magela (303 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Presbiteriana (600 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Nossa Senhora da Penha (848 m · ~11 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Praça Novo Amazonas — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Anfiteatro Praça Acrício. — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Itaú — 128 m · ~2 min walk
Indiana — 277 m · ~3 min walk
Itabira — 823 m · ~10 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist offices, which mark up heavily.
Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in most shops and restaurants; contactless works in many places but carry some cash for smaller vendors and buses.
Not expected but appreciated: 10% service charge is often included in restaurant bills; round up taxi fares; tip hotel staff R$5–10 for help with bags.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A cafézinho (small strong coffee) at a local lanchonete costs around R$3–5.
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, and salad) at a simple restaurant runs R$20–30.
A main dish at a casual pizzeria or self-service restaurant costs R$25–40.
Look for pastel stands near the central market and on Avenida Duque de Caxias for cheap savoury pastries.
Supermercado BH and Rede Super are the main budget chains in Itabira.
Head to the city-centre market (Feira Livre) on Saturdays for affordable clothing, or shop at Rua São João's high-street stores.
Local buses cost R$4.50 per ride; from the airport, take the circular bus to the centre (R$5) instead of a taxi (R$50+).
Eat at self-service restaurants (comida por quilo) for cheaper meals; buy water and snacks at supermarkets, not tourist shops; walk within central Itabira to avoid bus fares.
É bom saber — Itabira
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.12 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Itabira, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel It
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Itaú — 128 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Indiana — 277 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Aeroporto Internacional de Belo Horizonte (CNF) → Pousada Vinhático - Termas do Rei, Itabira
💡 Book via the pousada directly — they work with trusted drivers who meet you at arrivals. Avoid ad-hoc cabs at the airport: they double the price.
Terminal Rodoviário de Itabira → Pousada Vinhático - Termas do Rei
💡 The rank has fixed fares posted at the kiosk. If you see no taxis, call a mototaxi via the app 'ItaMoto' — cheaper and quicker.
Centro (Praça dos Ferroviários) → Termas do Rei (stop 300m from pousada)
💡 The bus drops you at the main road; walk downhill through the Termas resort gate. Pay exact change or use a Vale-Transporte card — drivers don't give change.
Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte (Rodoviária) → Terminal Rodoviário de Itabira
💡 Buy tickets on the day — no need to book ahead. From Itabira's bus station, a mototaxi to the pousada costs about 10 BRL. Note buses can be sticky-hot in summer.
Itabira Rodoviária → Chalés e Pousada Venda de Cima
💡 Save by walking 5 mins to Avenida João Pinheiro and grabbing an Uber — usually R$ 15-20, but wait times can be 10 mins.
Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), Confins → Chalés e Pousada Venda de Cima, Itabira
💡 Book via the pousada for a fixed rate — avoid flagging down taxis at the airport exit, as they often quote double.
Itabira Rodoviária → Stop nearest Chalés e Pousada Venda de Cima (R. Venda de Cima)
💡 Take line 03 'Venda de Cima' — get off at the final stop (a small square). The chalé is a 5-min walk uphill. Buses are rarely crowded, but carry small change — the driver doesn't give change.
Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), Confins → Itabira Rodoviária
💡 Buy tickets online via 'Passagem Bus' app to avoid queues. Sit on the left side for mountain views — the bus drops you at the station, then take a local taxi to the chalé.
Sobre Itabira
Wikipedia ↗
Itabira is a Brazilian municipality and a major city in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area mesoregion and to the Itabira microregion. It is currently the twenty-fourth largest city in the state in terms of population, with 113,343 inhabitants, accordi...
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Hotel It?
Opt for rooms on floors 4 or 5 facing the back courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level bustle and offer quieter sleep away from Avenida Duque de Caxias.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel It?
Rooms on floor 1 facing the avenue. The 3-star building likely lacks double glazing, so direct street exposure means traffic noise from this main road. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor—lift clatter is common at this price point.
Is Hotel It noisy?
The hotel is on Avenida Duque de Caxias, a main commercial road. Expect morning and afternoon traffic peaks: trucks, buses, motorbikes. No street-side buffer (no verge or trees). Inside noise: thin walls and 3-star plumbing gurgles.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel It?
Rooms at the back (west side) face the quieter residential area and small hills, offering a glimpse of Itabira’s characteristic iron-ore stained landscape. Front-facing rooms just see a busy avenue and low-rise shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel It?
1. Ask for a courtyard-facing room when booking—call directly, not via apps, as reception may honour requests without extra cost. 2. Check if parking is in a rear lot (common for this address type) to avoid street-side dust and noise.
What time is check-in at Hotel It?
Check-in at Hotel It is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel It have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, no password required. Speed about 15 Mbps down, enough for email and browsing; streaming can buffer during peak evening hours. No premium tier. Login via splash page every 24 hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel It?
R$ 5,00 per person per night (mandatory municipal tax for overnight stays)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel It?
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, and salad) at a simple restaurant runs R$20–30.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel It?
Local buses cost R$4.50 per ride; from the airport, take the circular bus to the centre (R$5) instead of a taxi (R$50+).
When is the best time to visit Itabira?
May–September: dry, mild winter with clear skies and temperatures around 18–25°C; fewer tourists than summer.
Principais atrações em Itabira
💡 Mass is at 8am on Sundays; visitors are welcome but stay quiet. Photos allowed without flash. The crypt holds local history panels – ask the sacristan to unlock it.
💡 The old cell block at the back is atmospheric but can be dim. Ask for the key to the rooftop terrace – it gives a good view over the town centre for free.
💡 Mass is at 8am Sundays – you can sit and listen to the choir for free. Weekday mornings are quieter for photos.
💡 Go early on weekends; the guide often gives a free 15-min overview of Drummond's childhood. No English signs, so brush up on Portuguese or take a translation app.
💡 The temporary exhibitions upstairs change every two months – often contemporary art by local artists. Entry is free but donations welcome.
💡 Ask the guide to show you the hidden courtyard garden – most visitors miss it.
💡 Takes 15-20 minutes to climb; wear trainers and bring water. Sunset is best, but check if the gate is locked after dark.
💡 Go early on a weekday to have the lake trail almost to yourself. The municipal market nearby sells cheap local cheese and bread.