Hotel da Oliveira
You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Hotel da Oliveira. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.
Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.
About this property
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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Bar
Sign in, save money
Sustainability
Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
- Sandra
United States“I loved everything about my stay at the Oliveria Hotel. I will stay there again.” - Jose United States“Nothing beats this hotel’s location, I mean it doesn’t get any more central than this. It’s located between the two main squares in the historic center, within walking distance to all the major attractions in Guimaraes. Just perfect! The property...”
Herman United States“Friendly, helpful staff and a fantastic location right on the central plaza, with convenient parking. We had a wonderful stay at the hotel.”- Andrew United States“Lovely hotel in an awesome location in the old town.”
Jane United States“Lovely, good size rooms. Wonderful breakfast. Attentive staff. Perfect location. Honestly, a great find. Will stay again!”- Patricia United States“Good location on the square. Comfortable, clean room.”
- Jenny United States“Great location, comfortable rooms, excellent staff”
- Ece
Turkey“Fantastic location, very comfortable, super breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff” - Lee United States“The staff is outstanding and make you feel very welcome. The rooms are well appointed and extremely clean. Breakfast was fantastic. I could not give a higher recommendation for a hotel stay. One problem - They are rated 4 stars when they...”
- Trina United States“The location, the ambience, and the staff make this my favorite hotel in Portugal. This was my second time staying at the HOOL. I will be back.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- HOOL Restaurante
- CuisineMediterranean • Portuguese • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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
