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About
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.
209 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.6
- Staff
- 9.6
- Location
- 9.8
What Guests Say
- “Our Stay at Hotel da Oliveira was great ! The staff was amazing all around not to mention the beautiful facility located centrally. Now…”
- “Location, location, location. And parking!”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Standard Double Room
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible by lift
- Accessible toilet
- Adapter
1/4Double Room with Romantic Package
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/4Superior Apartment
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Studio Apartment
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Junior Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
1/4Deluxe Room
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 209 reviews
Pros +
- Our Stay at Hotel da Oliveira was great ! The staff was amazing all around not to mention the beautiful facility located centrally. Now if you like good gastronomy the Hotel has it¿s own Michelin rated restaurant the « HOOL » a Must experience
- Location, location, location. And parking!
- Beautiful hotel in the square. Wonderful welcoming staff.
Cons -
- Sincerely we liked everything, definitely will come back in a future trip Thanks to Ernesto the Manager for the wonderful hospitality as well. If you like a cozy friendly environment professionally managed this is the place to stay
- The only negative was the noise at closing time for the bar/restaurants in the square. Because of the narrow street and stone buildings the noise can travel. Only lasted a few minutes.
- Room lighting was a little dim for our liking.
Our Stay at Hotel da Oliveira was great ! The staff was amazing all around not to mention the beautiful facility located centrally. Now if you like good gastronomy the Hotel has it¿s own Michelin rated restaurant the « HOOL » a Must experience
Sincerely we liked everything, definitely will come back in a future trip Thanks to Ernesto the Manager for the wonderful hospitality as well. If you like a cozy friendly environment professionally managed this is the place to stay
Location, location, location. And parking!
Beautiful hotel in the square. Wonderful welcoming staff.
The only negative was the noise at closing time for the bar/restaurants in the square. Because of the narrow street and stone buildings the noise can travel. Only lasted a few minutes.
Location, comfortable quiet room.
Room lighting was a little dim for our liking.
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.
We were perfectly happy
I loved everything about my stay at the Oliveria Hotel. I will stay there again.
The only thing that was inconvenient was explaining to Uber where to pick me up, since you have to cross the square to access a street. The girl at the front desk helped me with my heavy luggage, which was amazing.
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 itself is very modern and the rooms are very comfortable. I was scared of potential street noise, given the proximity to dozens of restaurants and bars, but the insulation is fantastic and the rooms are very quiet. The staff was excellent!
It’s impossible to reach the hotel by car, and the reserved parking is some 200m (600ft) away, so be ready to roll your luggage down the uneven cobblestone streets. We knew this beforehand so it didn’t bother us so much. Other than that, we’ve been to Guimaraes several times and this was our favorite hotel. We will be coming back!
Friendly, helpful staff and a fantastic location right on the central plaza, with convenient parking. We had a wonderful stay at the hotel.
Breakfast could be better organized — getting coffee required quite a walk from the outdoor seating area.
There was intense humidity in the bathroom, resulting in the wall swelling on one side and a musty smell.
Lovely hotel in an awesome location in the old town.
Off-site parking instructions were unclear. GPS doesn't recognize the designated street. Air-conditioning in room did not work properly. Alerted front desk when night-time temperature reached 28C. AC cooled during day, but reached 27C on second night. Hence, the issue was either not addressed or resolved.
Lovely, good size rooms. Wonderful breakfast. Attentive staff. Perfect location. Honestly, a great find. Will stay again!
Good location on the square. Comfortable, clean room.
Poor lighting in bathroom. Directions on hotel location and parking could have been clearer.
Great location, comfortable rooms, excellent staff
Location, style, breakfast, cozy
Tv was small and did not offer a variety of channels
Fantastic location, very comfortable, super breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff
Rooms are slightly with less lighting
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 should be 5 stars...
I can't think of anything I didn't like...
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.
The one thing that would make my experience here even better is a more comfortable bed.
location , Staff , Room
Couldn't have chosen a better location. Right near the historic center. The breakfast buffet was amazing and the staff was great. Highly professional. The room was a little smaller than I imagined from the photo's, but very nice and comfy. Also didn't hear any noisy neighbours so that was great. Also the cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful.
Perhaps the bathroom was a bit small. Little space around the bidet for my legs (I'm 1m86) and the shower was a bit small too, width wise, even though I'm not very wide. But it was very well designed and looked great. So really no complaints.
Very cosy and unique. Fabulous breakfast, rooms are very clean and comfortable. Staff is super friendly and helpful.
Room was initially cold, heating system is with AC, it took a while until room was heated up.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Parking is available for a fee. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 4 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 3 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
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.Please inform 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. 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.
Location
Largo Da Oliveira - Rua De Santa Maria, Guimarães
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