Hotel da Oliveira

Hotels
9.2 (1378 reviews)
Largo da Oliveira - Rua de Santa Maria , Guimarães , pt

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Clean and well-maintained
Excellent service
Cons:
Noise at night
High meal prices
No kettle in the room
Parking can be challenging

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
The hotel is described as clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.75
Excellent service from friendly and helpful staff is mentioned multiple times.
Location
9.79
Guests frequently highlight the great location within historical areas.
Room Quality
9.24
Rooms are generally described as comfortable and well-equipped.
Amenities
8.77
Some amenities lacked, such as no kettle in rooms, noted in reviews.
Value for Money
8.73
Overall good value but could improve in meal pricing at the hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Breakfast was good, however, meal prices were viewed as high.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall, guests had a very positive experience and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 07:14

Property Description

Historical Charm in Guimarães City Centre

The Hotel da Oliveira offers a unique stay in the heart of the historical Guimarães city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Just steps away from the iconic Guimarães Castle, our air-conditioned rooms are individually decorated with themes of historical personalities, providing a cozy and immersive experience.

Dining and Exploration

Indulge in a rich breakfast buffet each morning and savor traditional Portuguese and international dishes at our à la carte restaurant. Explore the surroundings with our car and bicycle rental services, or simply unwind in our library and communal lounge with a good book.

Central Location and Nearby Attractions

Conveniently situated in the 2012 European Capital of Culture, our hotel is surrounded by local shops, museums, and restaurants. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Guimarães Castle and explore the nearby city of Braga or the picturesque Penha Mountain.

To experience the historical charm of Guimarães, book your stay at Hotel da Oliveira today!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OPO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 5 per stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1378 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Ricardo solo_traveller pt
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Maggie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Welcome drinks, friendly and helpful staff. Huge bed. Excellent breakfast Great location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
8
Ideal and comfortable
Pros:

Perfect central location in the old town

Cons:

Restaurant was a little expensive

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location and very friendly staff. Helpful with later check out.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Robyn couple us
8
Very friendly staff and overall a beautiful hotel.
Pros:

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. Food was very good and beautifully presented, but could be a bit more generous with their proportions.

Cons:

Room was very stuffy., we tried the a/c but it didn't cool off the space. When we checked out we were told we needed to let the front desk know to switch the unit from heat to a/c. There should be a note in the room to indicate this or let guests know during the check-in process.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Etienne couple be
9
Perfect location in historic center! Excellent hotel, welcoming staff.
Pros:

Perfect location in historic center. Welcoming and helpful staff. Excellent kitchen.

Cons:

All excellent!

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Luis extended_group pt
9
Vou voltar
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Santiago couple es
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Pedro solo_traveller pt
9
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Rui couple pt
7
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Pros:

Gostei do conforto e localização.

Cons:

o serviço de bar/oferta limitada e sem referencia.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
10
Immersive location to enjoy the old town of Guimaraes.
Pros:

A special and historic location.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Ana Rita Loureiro solo_traveller pt
10
Pros:

Do pequeno almoço. E colchão da cama, muito confortável.

Cons:

Do sumo de laranja no segundo dia.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
8
A tale of two hotels — great service and location (if you can get to it with your luggage).
Pros:

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.

Cons:

It is inaccessible by automobile, so it is difficult to locate and you are forced to haul your own luggage from the designated street parking to the hotel (without any assistance from the staff). So, we had mixed feelings about it.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Pedro couple pt
9
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Elena solo_traveller bg
10
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
A
Anne couple gb
9
Perfect hotel to explore Guimaraes
Pros:

Great location in centre of town.
Well appointed and full of character
Great breakfast and dinner at HOOL was heavenly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Scott couple us
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Jeremy couple gb
9
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Bruno WOILLEZ solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

tout: bien placé, bien équipé, bien décoré

Cons:

rien

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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gilles couple fr
8
2026-04-23 via Nuitee