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Braga Cathedral showing street scenes
Bom Jesus do Monte which includes a park
Bom Jesus do Monte showing a garden
Bom Jesus do Monte showing chateau or palace and a park
Palacio dos Biscainhos which includes flowers and a garden

Where to stay in Minho

Braga Cathedral showing street scenes

Old Town Braga

5/5(13 area reviews)

Old Town Braga is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Garden and Arco da Porta Nova.

Old Town Braga
#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

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
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Rubiães

Praia Fluvial do Taboão - Festival Paredes De Coura is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Rubiães and the surrounding area.

Rubiães
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Cervães

5/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cervães and surrounding area, you can visit Tibaes Monastery and Kartódromo de Braga.

Cervães
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Misericórdia

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Misericórdia and surrounding area, you can visit Arco da Porta Nova and Palacio dos Biscainhos.

Misericórdia
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Petimão

While Petimão isn't home to many top sights, Chapel of Our Lady Fatima and Monastery of Saint Miguel of Refojos Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Petimão
Basic Braga by Axis

Basic Braga by Axis

2 out of 5
Largo Da Estacao Maximinos Braga
$54 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$61 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Arco da Porta Nova and Palacio dos Biscainhos ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (422 reviews)
Cheap, Clean & Comfortable
Very basic hotel but clean and comfortable, especially given then low price. Fine for a 1 night stay. Easy walk to the centre of Braga. Parking is a little dificult to find, but staff on the front desk are very helpful

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Basic Braga by Axis
Hotel Flôr de Sal

Hotel Flôr de Sal

4 out of 5
Av. de Cabo Verde 100 Viana do Castelo
$89 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$97 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Viana do Castelo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Shipyards of Viana do Castelo and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews)
Nice location, great ocean views.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Hotel Flôr de Sal
Hotel Moon & Sun Braga

Hotel Moon & Sun Braga

4 out of 5
85 Rua dos Capelistas Braga
$81 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$89 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (270 reviews)
The room and staff were both five star!!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
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.
Braga Heritage Lofts

Braga Heritage Lofts

3 out of 5
Rua Eça de Queirós 98 Braga Braga
Stay at this aparthotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
We’ve stayed here so many times, it feels like home. Clean, convenient, comfortable, easy check in And check out.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Braga Heritage Lofts
Signature Apartments Os Terceiros

Signature Apartments Os Terceiros

4 out of 5
Largo São Francisco Braga Braga
Stay at this apartment in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and conference space. Popular attractions Praça da República and BragaShopping are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
Good spacious studio type appartment, clean, comfortable, just minor maintenance needed, nice location and close to lots cafes, shops, transport. No onsite reception, so need to contact prior for arrival time.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
Prazer da Natureza Resort & SPA

Prazer da Natureza Resort & SPA

4 out of 5
Estrada do Funchal, 989 Caminha
Book a stay at this beach villa in Caminha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Illa Morraceira das Varandas and Illa Morraceiro ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)
We stayed two nights. The room was clean and nice. The restaurant was fantastic. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was a great visit.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Prazer da Natureza Resort & SPA
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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