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

#Castelo #castle #Guimaraes #Portugal #History

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

Unique features of Old Town Guimarães include the historic sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Largo da Oliveira or Antigos Paços do Concelho 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 P9,593 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P9,593
P10,169 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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! (419 reviews)
"Guimaraes should not be missed and neither should this hotel, it’s in the centre of everything"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 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 P6,113 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P6,113
P6,480 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (176 reviews)
"Only 1 parking stop for the entire hotel"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel
Hotel Mestre de Avis
Hotel Mestre de Avis
2 out of 5
Rua D. João I 40, S. Paio, Guimarães
The price is P3,887 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P3,887
P4,121 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Guimarães. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Centro Internacional ...
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"Beautiful old building with up to date facilities. Close to all main sights"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Hotel Mestre de Avis
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"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 Jan 4, 2025

Santa Luzia Apartments By Guestify
GuimaGold
GuimaGold
3 out of 5
R. Paio Galvão, Guimarães, Braga
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Guimarães. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Centro Internacional das ...
"Quel bel hébergement. L'appartement était parfait pour une famille de 5 personnes. Le personnel de l'accueil était très gentil. Le petit déjeuner servi à la porte délicieux. La literie impeccable. Le stationnement très facile. Nous avons vraiment apprécié notre séjour au Guimagold et le recommandons ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024

GuimaGold
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! (135 reviews)
"The apartments are located on the Braga old town. They are quite spacious, we had a small balcony. The kitchenette was basic in equipment. There wasn’t even a bread knife or a chopping board as an example. Our shower was very very slow drawing and had black gunk in one corner - suggesting it wasn’t ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Braga Heritage Lofts
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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