Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Pampulha Airport is inside Belo Horizonte itself, unlike the more distant Confins Airport: just 15-20 minutes by taxi get you almost anywhere in the city. Those with a same-day regional flight or a short layover can stay right on the Pampulha lake, between the terminal and Niemeyer's church. Those visiting Praça da Liberdade and its museums will find a historic hotel a short walk from the square. Those attending a trade fair or conference at Expominas are better off around Gameleira and Padre Eustáquio, closer to the exhibition centre than to the lake.
Pampulha
Airport area · A few minutes from the terminal; the city centre is 20-25 minutes away by taxi.
Best for: for those with a same-day regional flight or a short layover who want to stay near the terminal
Pros
- A few minutes from check-in for regional flights
- Close to the lake and Niemeyer's church
Cons
- Area with little going on in the evening, especially out of season
- Far from Savassi and the city centre
Recommended hotels in this area
- Pampulha Design Hotel: A short walk from the Pampulha lake, with an in-house restaurant and rooms renovated with thoughtful design.
- San Diego Suítes Pampulha: Near the Mineirão stadium and Parque Guanabara, with extended-stay apartments handy for business trips.
- ibis Styles BH Pampulha: Right by the terminal, in a building inspired by Niemeyer's church on the Pampulha lake.
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Praça da Liberdade
Neighbourhood · About 20-25 minutes from the airport by taxi.
Best for: for those visiting the museums of Praça da Liberdade and the old town on foot
Pros
- A short walk from the museums of Praça da Liberdade
- Central area, well connected to the rest of the city
Cons
- Plain rooms for the area's standard
- Little to do nearby in the evening
Recommended hotels in this area
- ibis Belo Horizonte Liberdade: In a historic 1935 building 200 metres from Praça da Liberdade, with location among the most praised features.
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Expominas and Gameleira
Neighbourhood · About 25-30 minutes from the airport by taxi.
Best for: for those attending a trade fair or conference at Expominas
Pros
- A kilometre from the Expominas exhibition centre
- More affordable than the city's touristy areas
Cons
- Industrial district, little evening life
- Far from the Pampulha lake and the old town
Recommended hotels in this area
- Ímpar Suítes Expominas: A kilometre from the Expominas exhibition centre, designed for those attending trade fairs and conferences in the area.
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