Pilar
Belo Horizonte
Popular places to visit
Afonso Pena Avenue
During your trip to Belo Horizonte, you can do some window-shopping at Afonso Pena Avenue. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Mineirão Stadium
Experience the passion of Brazilian soccer fans at one of the host stadiums for the 2014 World Cup. It’s also got a cutting-edge museum dedicated to the sport.
Central Market
Arrive hungry at Belo Horizonte’s lively food market and fill up on a huge variety of local street-food specialties, such as feijoada or liver with jiló.
Lagoa Pampulha
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa Pampulha during your travels in Belo Horizonte. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Seventh of September Square
Look up at the famous Lollipop that rises from a large square platform at the heart of this central plaza.
Liberty Square
Museums and stately landmarks surrounded this central square, which has gardens inspired by the designs of the Palace of Versailles.
Things to do
Top hotels in Pilar
Hotel Vivenzo
Everything excellent …
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Nobile Inn Pampulha
The hotel is very good
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Allia Gran Pampulha Suites
Very friendly staff, good location, clean, the restaurant is very nice, you have laundry nearby plus you have some options for dining
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Belo Horizonte Savassi by IHG
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Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
ibis budget Belo Horizonte Savassi
I absolutely love this location! It’s one of the newest Ibis Budget hotels in BH, and it’s super modern and beautiful. It’s basic, just like it should be, but the staff is great.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025
Life Residence
Need better breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pilar
Buritis
When in Buritis, you can plan a visit to BH Shopping and Savassi Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Belvedere
Travellers enjoy Belvedere for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out BH Shopping while you're in the area.
Santo Antonio
Santo Antonio is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Savassi Square and BeFly Hall.
Savassi
Savassi is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Savassi Square and Afonso Pena Avenue.
Santo Agostinho
Unique features of Santo Agostinho include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by DiamondMall or Carlos Chagas Square while you're exploring the area.
Lourdes
Unique features of Lourdes include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Afonso Pena Avenue or Belo Horizonte Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.
