Oscar Niemeyer's Grande Hotel is not as nice to look at as it is to look from. Very central, with a pool and bar area overlooking the town, it's the only modernist structure for miles and something of an eyesore. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This classy inn with close-up views of Igreja São Francisco de Assis belongs to the exclusive international network Hotels de Charme. The 18th-century colonial mansion features period furnishings, fine artwork and outstanding service. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In a quiet location just northeast of Praça Tiradentes, this family-run pousada is highly recommended. It has clean and airy apartamentos with lots of artwork around a cute courtyard. French and English spoken. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Set in a 50,000-sq-m garden full of chirping birds, this hostel-like pousada has great views, a friendly multilingual staff and a guest kitchen. The two private upstairs rooms are nicest. From the bus station walk five minutes downhill toward Igreja São Francisco de Paula and fol… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Rooms at this pousada are furnished with antiques and beautiful hand-sewn quilts. Ask for a room in the back to avoid the street noise. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The beds are a bit tatty, and it's a trek uphill to the center of town, but the 250-year-old Villa Rica still retains some historical charm, with high ceilings, pretty wood floors and a façade covered in blue and white azulejos (Portuguese tiles). Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The best midrange pousada in Ouro Preto, Chico Rei occupies a beautifully preserved 18th-century mansion in the heart of town and has a long tradition of receiving famous guests (see the photos in the lobby). Each room is unique, and most have antique furniture and fabulous views… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A few steps down from Praça Tiradentes, the Solar da Opera is a historic building replete with modern amenities, including broadband internet in every room, hydromassage tubs in the pricier suites and sound-reducing double windows in the rooms facing busy Rua Direita. Full Lonely Planet Review ›