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O Castelo de Guimarães começou por um mosteiro mandado construir por Mumadona Dias no século X, antes, portanto, da formação de Portugal. Como os ataques dos mouros eram frequentes decidiram construir uma muralha para proteger a comunidade e os monges que viviam no seu interior. Foi esta fortaleza que deu origem ao Castelo de Guimarães. Mais tarde, no século XII, foi neste castelo que nasceu Dom Afonso Henriques que viria a ser o primeiro rei de Portugal. Com a falta de uso o castelo foi-se degradando. Recentemente foi recuperado e classificado como Monumento Nacional. É também considerado Patrimônio Mundial pela UNESCO. Um lugar cheio de história e que foi berço de Portugal. Não é à toa que em um pedaço da muralha original tem os dizeres “Aqui nasceu Portugal”.

The Castle of Guimarães began with a monastery built by Mumadona Dias in the 10th century, before, therefore, the formation of Portugal. As the attacks of the Moors were frequent they decided to build a wall to protect the community and the monks that lived inside. It was this fort that gave origin to the Castle of Guimarães. Later, in the twelfth century, it was in this castle that Dom Afonso Henriques was born. Some years after he would become the first king of Portugal. With the lack of use the castle was degrading. Recently it was recovered and classified as National Monument. It is also considered World Heritage by UNESCO. A place full of history and that was cradle of Portugal. It is no wonder that in a piece of the original wall has the words "Here was born Portugal".

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"The room is very big, There are many shops downstairs, and the cooking and dining utensils in the room are very complete, it is worth recommending"

AED 647 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

Superior Studio (3A) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

"Very beautiful place to stay! Super clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful! Walkable to all attractions! Super amazing stay! "

AED 760 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

"Clean quiet friendly "

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

"Well maintained, great location. "

AED 685 total

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

Superior Apartment (Cristal Edge 2F) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

"Having the balcony & green space /garden view was a very nice amenity. We could have, but didn’t use the garden because we were so busy touring beautiful Porto. Very convenient and quiet given the urban environment."

AED 610 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Superior Double or Twin Room, City View | Living area | 24-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

"Nice studio in nice location but lacking in a few things that would add to making meals at the property. This would be a toaster and a microwave. These things should be mandatory in any kitchen! Also maybe an extra pan and an extra pot. More shelf space in the bathroom would be great also. Shower itself was very roomy and the bed was extremely comfortable."

Apartment (Studio 201) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

"Great location. If you want to walk, this is the place to do it. Beautiful and historic. Very clean but bed very uncomfortable. We also had little or no service during our 8 night stay. We had to find clean sheets and towels midway through our stay and change our on linens. If you don’t mind doing this, you’ll be okay. If you want service during your stay this place won’t make you happy. But again, locates phenomenal!"

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

"Friendly staff. Great location and very spacious."

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

28 May - 29 May

Family Apartment | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

"The most beautiful apartment! Stunning interior and exterior decorated with gorgeous pots. Everything we could need was supplied, love the bathroom supplies and bought some to take home. Amazing and generous welcome gifts. Such kind, friendly and happy staff - thank you, Joseph. Location is perfect for Trindade station from the airport, a short walk. Short walk into town - no need for travel cards. Again, short walk to Sao Bento station. I would love to stay here again, quiet, spacious,...

AED 754 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Balcony

"Great location. Apartments were clean and well kept. Quiet and comfy beds. Showers were great too. Highly recommended"

AED 462 total

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5 May - 6 May

Market - 2B | Living area | Flat-screen TV

"Good"

AED 778 total

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4 May - 5 May

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

"Pros: Location, spacious balcony, pretty building (skylight on the 3rd floor), cooking/microwaving available, big windows, modern interior, the staff was kind and informative! (Small) Cons: You need to meet the staff in order to get into the building (not ideal when it rains), the interior is pretty and modern but in reality they may not be perfect - some parts of the floor were squeaky, decorated with mostly ikea products and kitchenware, some lamps weren’t working properly. Conclusion: I...

AED 366 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Premium Studio, City View | Terrace/patio

"Nice, clean apartments and a great location. We were initially worried about the music from the bar/restaurant next door but that shut down around 10:30pm. "

Superior Apartment, Balcony, Pool View | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

"Absolutely gorgeous apartment, with a lovely balcony overlooking the pool and the beautiful hotel next door. Our apartment was very well equipped with a comfortable living room, a fully equipped kitchen with coffeemaker and dishwasher, a very comfortable bedroom and a beautiful bathroom with a fabulous shower. On arrival a lovely lady gave us a map on which she’d marked restaurant, sights, where to get good views etc. A really nice touch. She then showed us the gym and sauna which looked great...

AED 839 total

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5 May - 6 May

"Fantastic property. Beautiful modern design, very clean, fully equipped and not a long walk from central areas. Windows are soundproof which is important as the area is fairly busy. Highly recommend. "

AED 1,017 total

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6 May - 7 May

Premium Room, Balcony (Livraria Lello) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker

"Camila/Vanessa very helpful. Convenient location to all sites in Porto. Clean and well furnished. Great stay for exploring Porto."

AED 647 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

"a wonderful apaartment,that was recently renovated. everything is new.the staff was great,kind and eager to help with any problem."

Apartment, Terrace (Tito 2A) | Living area | Plasma TV

"Amazing stay! Great location and the apartment was very spacious. Super easy to check in and out. I removed 1 star because the wifi was very slow, but other than that, it was a perfect stay. "

"Hotel needs a serious upgrade / revamp, walls dirty and carpets worn and dirty. Couch in room dirty; horrible mattresses and pillows; hair in beds; carpet stained, worn and dirty; walls marked and scuffed; kitchenette terrible - taps and sink dirty, extractor oily and smelly. Not to mention the TV... Breakfast limited and selected cappuccino from coffee machine and got a hot chocolate... 🙈 Not at all aligned to the pictures and reviews "

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

2 May - 3 May

"The location was very good, very central, just like I wanted ! Very clean and comfortable "

AED 566 total

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9 May - 10 May

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"The room is very big, There are many shops downstairs, and the cooking and dining utensils in the room are very complete, it is worth recommending"

AED 647 total

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6 May - 7 May

"The building was unique in it's design and decor. It was super quiet! The staff was friendly and competent. The breakfast had a wonderful variety of options and we also had a nice dinner there the evening before. "

AED 716 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

"Very beautiful place to stay! Super clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful! Walkable to all attractions! Super amazing stay! "

AED 760 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

Recent reviews of Guimarães hotels

Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

5/5 Excellent

"During a visit to Porto we selected this hotel. The staff at the location was friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel room was excellent and clean. Although I usually skip breakfast, the breakfast offered at the hotel had me waking up early eager to eat. The only downside was the parking garage was about 2 blocks away, but even with that issue i would still book at this location again. "

A verified traveler stayed at Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Hotel Jaguar Oporto - Airport to Hotel and City Center and Vice-Versa is a Free and Continuous Shuttle Service from 7AM to 8PM

5/5 Excellent

Porto visit

"Small boutique hotel, excellent service, excellent decor, good breakfast. Location 3 -5 stations from the center depends on where you want to visit. The excellent service and convenient parking is compensating for the location. The room is on a smaller side. Would stay again. Thank you for the hospitality."

A verified traveler stayed at Hotel Jaguar Oporto - Airport to Hotel and City Center and Vice-Versa is a Free and Continuous Shuttle Service from 7AM to 8PM

Posted 3 days ago

5/5 Excellent

Enjoyable 3 night stay at The Social Hub in Porto

"The location was excellent with historic sights and restaurants within an easy walk. The rooftop bar and pool were nice added touches. The prices at the bar and coffee shop were high for Portugal. The room was small but comfortable with a long hallway in that seemed like wasted space. No luggage rack in the room forcing use of the desk chair for the second suitcase. The hallway would have been an ideal area for a luggage rack. Overall a comfortable and enjoyable stay that we would recommend. "

A verified traveler stayed at The Social Hub Porto

Posted 4 days ago

5/5 Excellent

HOTEL PRÁTICO E OBJETIVO

"HOTEL MUITO BEM ATENDIDO, COM ÓTIMA ESTRUTURA, COM FACILIDADE DE IR AO AO CENTRO DA CIDADE E DEFRONTE AO AEROPORTO. FOI A TERCEIRA VEZ QUE UTILIZAMOS ESTE HOTEL E, SEM DÚVIDAS, RECOMENDAMOS E VOLTAREMOS NOS FUTURO. PARABÉNS A TODOS, LORENA E BRASILIO."

A verified traveler stayed at Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Posted 4 days ago

Pestana Porto - A Brasileira, City Center & Heritage Building

5/5 Excellent

Five Star Hotel

"What you would expect from a 5 star hotel: great service great breakfast buffet, and large, comfortable rooms. This hotel is also in a perfect central location to all the Porto sights! It was Easter during our stay, and when we arrived back at the hotel at night, they had left a note with chocolate eggs and a traditional, Portuguese Easter cake for us!"

A verified traveler stayed at Pestana Porto - A Brasileira, City Center & Heritage Building

Posted 5 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from my aparthotel stay in Guimarães?

You’re likely to stay centrally in Guimarães by choosing an aparthotel. Why not take time to appreciate the gardens during your visit? You can also come to Guimarães for its monuments and museums.

What are the favorite aparthotels for my visit to Guimarães?

Located 26 mi (41.8 km) from Guimarães, Spot Family Apartments is a favorite aparthotel featuring 28 apartments with kitchens and free WiFi as well as hotel amenities like concierge services. In the area, a couple of other top aparthotels to consider are YOUROPO - Bolhão and Village Aparthotel by BOA.

How many aparthotels will I find in Guimarães?

Within the 164 hotels and lodging options available in Guimarães, you’ll find 4 aparthotels bookable on Expedia.

What should I see and do in Guimarães?

Cultural attractions include Museu de Arte Primitiva Moderna and Museu de Alberto Sampaio, whereas Casa dos Lobo Machado is just one of the family-friendly sights. Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques and Guimaraes Shopping Mall are other places to visit while you’re in town.

What is an aparthotel?

Aparthotels or serviced apartments feature the privacy and space of an apartment and amenities you expect at a traditional hotel. Live like a local when you return to your apartment-like space, usually located in the heart of Guimarães. Enjoy making home-cooked meals in a fully-equipped kitchen and having the space to relax after a long day of sightseeing.

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Spot Family Apartments

YOUROPO - Bolhão

Eurostars Oporto

Letheshome Apartments

InSitu Formosa 168

Legends' House by Sweet Porto

Braga Heritage Lofts

Aparthotel Oporto Alves da Veiga

Village Aparthotel by BOA

Aparthotel Oporto Anselmo

YOUROPO - Market

Uma Formosa Apartments

BO - Almada 346

Vila Catarina Luxury Apartments

Ando Living Santa Catarina House

I Loft Porto

YOUROPO - Capela

Trindade Premium Apartments Porto Centre

Paredes Hotel Apartamento

Santa Catarina 632

Other property types in Guimarães

Spot Family Apartments

YOUROPO - Downtown

YOUROPO - Bolhão

Recent reviews of Guimarães hotels

Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Hotel Jaguar Oporto - Airport to Hotel and City Center and Vice-Versa is a Free and Continuous Shuttle Service from 7AM to 8PM

Holiday Inn Express Porto Boavista by IHG

The Social Hub Porto

Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Mercure Porto Centro Aliados

Acta the Clover

Pestana Porto - A Brasileira, City Center & Heritage Building

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