The Hotel da Oliveira is within the historical Guimarães city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Guimarães Castle, the city’s most iconic landmark is 492 feet away. The air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel da Oliveira all feature a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer plus a flat-screen cable TV. The units also feature a mini-bar and some a balcony. All the rooms are individually decorated with themes regarding historical Guimarães personalities. A rich breakfast buffet is served each morning in the hotel and can be taken in the room, upon request. Guests can dine in the property’s à la carte restaurant, which features a varied menu, including traditional Portuguese meals and international dishes. In order to better get to know the surrounding area and the historical town, the 24-hour front desk has car rental and bicycle rental services available for guests. The hotel also has a library available, for guests to take a book and relax in the communal lounge. This charm hotel is centrally located in Guimarães, the 2012 European Capital of Culture. The city center features a number of local shops, cafés, bars, museums and restaurants. The Guimarães Castle has a famed statue of D. Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal in its front grounds, a popular tourist attraction. The historical city of Braga is a 23-minute drive and features a lively city center and a famous Cathedral. The scenic Penha Mountain is 3.1 mi away. The Porto International Airport is a 37-minute drive from the Hotel da Oliveira and the property provides a shuttle service, at an extra fee.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Guimarães, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Sara
United States United States
The hotel has a nice location close by in which you can park your car and walk around the old town for the rest of your stay, without worrying about where to park your car. The hotel is right next to numerous places to have a great meal / snack:...
Etienne
Belgium Belgium
Perfect location in historic center. Welcoming and helpful staff. Excellent kitchen.
Robyn
United States United States
Great location, walkable to the lovely, rich history of Guimaraes. Hotel is beautifully decorated and the room was spacious. For Breakfast: we would appreciate natural yogurt without sugar, more selection of fruits and nuts and a larger omlette....
Robert
United States United States
The property is in an excellent location on the pedestrian-only main square of the old town. Also, the restaurant in the hotel, Hool, has an excellent chef, with wonderful cuisine and superb service.
Donald
Canada Canada
Beautiful modern apartment (Apt 1) located across the square from the main hotel. Loved the view from our room of the square. Staff were great. Breakfast was amazing. Location ideal.
Rutherford
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were so friendly, room was super clean/ cosy, hotel location slap bang next to the squares.
Mike
United States United States
Amazing location in the old town Square with a fantastic set of restaurants surrounding the hotel
Tracy
Canada Canada
Cosy boutique hotel in the heart of historic Guimarāes. Stylish, quiet, and friendly, helpful staff.
Lind
United States United States
Beautiful hotel in the square. Wonderful welcoming staff.
Maurie
Australia Australia
The spaciousness of the room in a beautifully restored building. The hotel is situated right in the center of the old town which provides access to all that is Guimaraes.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
HOOL Restaurante
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Portuguese • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Hotel da Oliveira

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel da Oliveira takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel is located on a pedestrian street and the car parking is 492 feet from the hotel, by foot, next to the Guimarães City Hall, in Rua do Condestável Nuno Álvares Pereira, a dead-end street parallel to the City Hall of Guimarães. Please inform security that you are accommodated at the Hotel da Oliveira.

Please note that parking costs 5 EUR per stay and payment is made at check-out.

Please note that traffic may be conditioned and there may be noise disturbances in the following dates:

- First Monday of August, Gualterianas Parties - Traffic is conditioned from 20:00 until 01:00.

- November 29, Pinheiro - Students traditional Festival - High probability of noise disturbances during the night.

Please note that drinks are not included in lunch and dinner prices.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel da Oliveira of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 4293

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