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Casa do Juncal
Guimarães
An 18th-century manor house inside the old city walls.
Old town & heritage · No. 18 in Portugal
Boutique hotels in Guimarães
Guimarães is the birthplace of Portugal, with a medieval castle, a ducal palace and a historic center of granite squares.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Guimarães
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Emaj Boutique Hotel
Guimarães · 18 rooms
From $109/ night
A chic hotel in a former bank building in the center.
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Hotel da Oliveira
Guimarães · 20 rooms
A small hotel on the old town's main square, decorated in soft pinks with royal blue accents.
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Pousada Mosteiro de Guimarães
Guimarães
A 12th-century monastery on the hill above town, with cloisters, gardens and a pool.
Guimarães calls itself the cradle of the nation: Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques, is said to have been born here. Its UNESCO-listed center is a harmonious mix of medieval squares, balconied houses and granite churches, with the castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza on the hill above.
Where to stay
Hotels in the old center put you on the squares, where students and locals gather in the evening. A cable car climbs Penha mountain for views and a former monastery hotel.
Good to know
Guimarães is about an hour from Porto and pairs well with nearby Braga. The Minho region around it is known for vinho verde, a light, fresh wine.
Good to know
Questions about Guimarães
How many boutique hotels are there in Guimarães?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Guimarães, including Casa do Juncal, Emaj Boutique Hotel and Hotel da Oliveira.
