Hotel Dona Sofia

Hotels
8.8 (3336 reviews)
Largo S. João Do Souto, 131 , Braga , pt

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast variety
Some furniture needing updates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Many reviews noted the rooms as clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.2
Guests frequently mentioned the staff as polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating.
Location
9.2
Numerous reviews praised the hotel's excellent location in the center of the city.
Room Quality
8.7
Guests appreciated the comfort, space, and cleanliness of the rooms, with some noting the modern amenities.
Amenities
8.7
Facilities such as free parking and a good breakfast were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
8.7
The hotel was recognized for providing good value, especially considering its location and services.
Food and Beverage
8.2
While breakfast was generally well-received, some reviews indicated room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9
The overall experience was rated highly with positive sentiments across most reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:57

Property Description

Historic City Centre Location
Experience the charm of Braga by staying at this hotel, just a stone's throw away from the iconic Sé Cathedral de Braga. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the city.

Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities
Relax in the well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms adorned with warm colors and equipped with a flat-screen TV. The modern private bathrooms provide a touch of luxury during your stay.

Convenient Services and Facilities
Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast and unwind at the on-site bar with a refreshing drink. Benefit from free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and the convenience of a 24-hour reception. With free private parking available, exploring the city and beyond is a breeze.

Book now and make Hotel Dona Sofia your home in Braga!

Important information:

Please note that there are 5 free parking spaces. Unlimited parking is available, at an extra fee.

Please note that on the 24 December the hotel closes at 20:00 and reopens on the 25 at 1:00.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 20 EUR per pet, per stay applies.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 EUR 10 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 25 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 3336 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9
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Amanda family_with_children pt
9
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Eric solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

L’accueil, les conseils, la taille de la chambre dernier étage, calme. Situé au centre parfait. Nous avons eu de la chance nous nous sommes parqués devant l’hôtel.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
V
Vítor solo_traveller pt
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
K
Kajangi solo_traveller it
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location right in the heart of Braga. Hotel staff are all extremely helpful and friendly.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
6
Our least favourite place we’ve stayed in in Portugal
Pros:

-Great location right in the centre of town and near train station
-Friendly reception staff
-Able to store luggage until room was ready

Cons:

-room very dated decor wise
-room smelt foisty, or perhaps cleaning products used,but there was a very unpleasant smell in the room throughout our stay
- no tea/ coffee making facilities
- no safe
- have to get out of bed to turn off bedside lights
- yellow stains on mattress protector
- toilet needed a few attempts to flush it
- shower didn’t drain properly and anti slip mat was very yellow
- no extractor fan in bathroom
- Hairdryer really yellow, although worked fine
- Noisy, could hear phone ringing in reception and we were on the 2nd floor! Noise from other people really carried too
-dogs barking in room upstairs kept us awake ( we hadn’t realised it was a dog friendly hotel but for some people that would be a plus)
- breakfast not replenished regularly so no scrambled egg left and when bread was topped up only 3 bread rolls put in baskets for the whole breakfast room
- we have stayed in 9 hotels/apartments on our trip round Portugal this time and this was our least favourite place and compared to what we paid and got in other places did not feel it was good value for money.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
M
Maria da Assunção Pinhal Raimundo solo_traveller pt
4
Sofrível
Pros:

Vista para a praça principal

Cons:

O cheiro latente nos corredores e quarto. Cheiro de pouca higiene geral.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
L
Luisa couple es
8
Buena en general
Pros:

El desayuno variado y muy bueno. El personal muy amable y la ubicación excelente

Cons:

Las habitaciones un poco anticuadas

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
J
Júlia solo_traveller pt
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
I
Isidoro couple es
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
E
e extended_group pl
9
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
N
Nancy couple ca
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect!

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller gb
8
A lovely hotel in Braga
Pros:

Location is fantastic as right in the heart of beautiful Braga and about a 12 minute walk to the station. The room was a little old fashioned but charming and comfortable and the shower good! The breakfast was great and the staff very friendly. Great value for money and would highly recommend!

Cons:

As I like my tea, would always love a kettle in a hotel room. I was on the 3rd floor and as all the floors are wooden it was very echoey. There was someone in a room near me with a particularly loud cough and I could hear every rasp.... I know they couldn't help it but it was overwhelming!

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Ana Paula Camargo couple pt
10
Fenomenal!!
Pros:

Localização excelente. Funcionários maravilhosos.

Cons:

Nada a declarar

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Ilaria solo_traveller it
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Marielaure couple fr
6
Cons:

Tres petit parking devant l'hôtel vite pris, petit déjeuner vraiment à àmeliorer ou à prendre ailleurs, personne ne parle français,

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
T
Tracey couple gb
10
Excellent all round. 👍
Pros:

Excellent location. Very friendly, helpful staff. Good breakfasts. Modern rooms

Cons:

Nothing really. Maybe would be nice to have a safety deposit box in the room but not a major problem.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
M
maria del Valle solo_traveller uy
10
Braga imperdible!
Pros:

Ubicación excelente. Muy cómodo. El personal muy amable. Precioso.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
M
Maria Mafalda family_with_children pt
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
I
Isabelle solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

La situation, en plein centre ville

Cons:

L’odeur du parfum d’ambiance, très chimique, un peu partout…

2026-05-13 via Nuitee