Oliveira

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Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo

Where to stay in Oliveira

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O Castelo de Guimarães começou por um mosteiro mandado construir por Mumadona Dias no século X, antes, portanto, da formação de Portugal. Como os ataques dos mouros eram frequentes decidiram construir uma muralha para proteger a comunidade e os monges que viviam no seu interior. Foi esta fortaleza que deu origem ao Castelo de Guimarães. Mais tarde, no século XII, foi neste castelo que nasceu Dom Afonso Henriques que viria a ser o primeiro rei de Portugal. Com a falta de uso o castelo foi-se degradando. Recentemente foi recuperado e classificado como Monumento Nacional. É também considerado Patrimônio Mundial pela UNESCO. Um lugar cheio de história e que foi berço de Portugal. Não é à toa que em um pedaço da muralha original tem os dizeres “Aqui nasceu Portugal”.

The Castle of Guimarães began with a monastery built by Mumadona Dias in the 10th century, before, therefore, the formation of Portugal. As the attacks of the Moors were frequent they decided to build a wall to protect the community and the monks that lived inside. It was this fort that gave origin to the Castle of Guimarães. Later, in the twelfth century, it was in this castle that Dom Afonso Henriques was born. Some years after he would become the first king of Portugal. With the lack of use the castle was degrading. Recently it was recovered and classified as National Monument. It is also considered World Heritage by UNESCO. A place full of history and that was cradle of Portugal. It is no wonder that in a piece of the original wall has the words "Here was born Portugal".

Old Town Guimarães

5/5(11 area reviews)

Unique features of Old Town Guimarães include the historic sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Largo da Oliveira or Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Guimarães
Hotel da Oliveira
Hotel da Oliveira
4 out of 5
Rua de Santa Maria-Largo da Oliveira, Guimarães
The price is AED 596 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
AED 596
AED 632 total
10 Jun - 11 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Guimarães. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (407 reviews)
"We stayed the day/night of the blackout. The staff was super helpful and accommodating. The restaurant is exceptional!"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Hotel da Oliveira
EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel
EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Largo do Toural N 116, Guimarães
The price is AED 380 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 380
AED 403 total
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Guimarães. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Igreja de Sao Francisco and Galeria de Arte Jose ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (170 reviews)
"Lovely hotel , with an excellent to and from the bus station and right in the middle of the town . Fantastic !!"

Reviewed on 21 March 2025

EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel
Hotel Toural
Hotel Toural
4 out of 5
Lugar A. L. Carvalho, Guimarães
The price is AED 341 per night from May 16 to May 17
AED 341
AED 362 total
16 May - 17 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Guimarães. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
"Toural has an old-world charm, with its location, decor, and the service. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast is full of nice surprises including home made cakes. The room is very spacious with a balcony over looking the historical Toural square. We loved our stay!"

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Hotel Toural
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Santa Luzia Apartments By Guestify
Santa Luzia Apartments By Guestify
4 out of 5
28 Rua Francisco Agra, Guimarães
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Guimarães. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Galeria de Arte Jose ...
"It is a spacious apartment very close to shopping and dining. The host was exceptional in supporting our check-in to the property."

Reviewed on 4 January 2025

Santa Luzia Apartments By Guestify
Braga Heritage Lofts
Braga Heritage Lofts
3 out of 5
Rua Eça de Queirós 98, Braga, Braga
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"Great location. If you want to walk, this is the place to do it. Beautiful and historic. Very clean but bed very uncomfortable. We also had little or no service during our 8 night stay. We had to find clean sheets and towels midway through our stay and change our on linens. If you don’t mind doing ..."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Braga Heritage Lofts
Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
4 out of 5
Largo São Francisco Braga, Braga
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and conference space. Popular attractions Praça da República and BragaShopping are ...
Location !!!
"A five-star location that is unfortunately overshadowed by significant maintenance and finishing details that unnecessarily detract from the hotel's rating, as it has the potential to be much better. However, I recommend it for its incredible location."

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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