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The Hotel da Oliveira is within the historical Guimarães city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Guimarães Castle, the city’s most iconic landmark is 150 metres 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 minibar 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 centre 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 centre and a famous Cathedral. The scenic Penha Mountain is 5 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Guimarães, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom :
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
Bedroom :
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Guimarães
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vera
    Germany Germany
    Very good bed, good mattress and high quality bedding. Perfect spot in the centre of town - the best place to be, we think. Quiet and calm at night due to soundproof windows (which can be opened). Very friendly and authentic staff. Nice decoration...
  • Moulton
    France France
    Thé ladies on reception were outstandingly helpful, courteous and more. We could not rate them highly enough. The room was spacious and very well equipped, very comfortable
  • Sandra
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful hotel , excellent location, excellent staff

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • HOOL Restaurante
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Portuguese • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic

Facilities of Hotel da Oliveira
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 5 per stay.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Hotel da Oliveira takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel is situated on a pedestrian street and the car parking is 120 metres from the hotel, next to the Guimarães City Hall, in the Condessa Mumadona Square. Please inform security that you are accommodated at the Hotel da Oliveira.

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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

License number: 4293

FAQs about Hotel da Oliveira

  • The prices at Hotel da Oliveira may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel da Oliveira offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental

  • Guests staying at Hotel da Oliveira can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at Hotel da Oliveira include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Apartment

  • Check-in at Hotel da Oliveira is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Hotel da Oliveira is 400 yards from the centre of Guimarães. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel da Oliveira has 1 restaurant:

    • HOOL Restaurante