Name: Da Oliveira
Address: Rua De Santa Maria - Largo Da Oliveira, Guimaraes, 4800-443, PT

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Kimberley

We traveled with our 23 month old and it was a great stay. We upgraded to the suite, so that was helpful with independent sleep and it was very spacious. They provided a pack and play and a bathtub at my request. The property is within the castle grounds so you cannot drive all the way up to the hotel. But the parking & underground parking is a short walk away. Has an elevator and instructions were clear on how to get there and the staff was amazing. Breakfast was delicious, with a buffet style and you can order some fresh eggs and ham on the side. Location is so good as you're right in the middle of everything! This hotel was recommended by my friend and I would definitely continue recommending this place to others!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2026

Kevin

Lovely hotel right in the middle of the old town. Room was beautiful and service was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

William

Beautiful property. We have stayed here before. Well located. Nice breakfast. Terrible omelets. Overcooked.

Good amenities. The only bad thing is bathroom lighting. It is WAY to dark over mirror. The hand mirror did not light up. They need shower mats as shower is very slippery!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Lawrence

Perfect location in city center. Parking was \"just off site\" but VERY convenient. Breakfast was simple and included on rate, but great and in beautiful restaurant. Room was fantastic, even when my view was not overlooking the square. Wonderful choice for your stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Manuel

Great location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Patricia

Nice comfortable hotel in heart of old town

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Patricia

Lovely property in the heart of the old town good soundproofing

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Tom

This hotel is like stepping back in time. It is beautiful and is located on the main square of the old city. However it is very quiet and safe. We didn’t eat at the restaurant but it is a Michelin restaurant and is very beautiful. The breakfast they served in the morning was amazing. The room was very clean and in good condition. The wall thermostat needed some repair but it still worked just fine. The art work in the room and halls was beautiful. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Kathy

Wonderful hotel conveniently located near many walkable sites.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Masakane

Clean and comfortable room.
Staffs are friendly and helpful.
Breakfast is excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Benjamin

Beautiful Hotel

Everything perfect. The hotel main floor is marvelous, a great pleasure to enjoy it.
The room is comfortable.
The Hotel location couldn’t be better, at the center of the old center.
The only thing to regret is that the Parking Lot is a bit far away from the hotel and you have to carry your baggage to the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

m

Fantastic stay!

Lovely hotel located in the heart of the old city. The short walk from the car park is no real inconvenience and the setting within the car free cobbled streets more than compensates.
Beds were huge and really comfy and the breakfast was also superb!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Sara

Such a lovely welcome and everything worked perfectly. Thank uou

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Glenda

This hotel is truly authentic, with rooms that are both very clean and uniquely designed. It’s centrally located, making it easy to explore, and the surrounding area is absolutely gorgeous. The stay was extremely comfortable, with everything you could possibly need thoughtfully provided. The toiletries were excellent, and even fresh water was left for a nightcap. A wonderful experience overall!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Stephan

We like the location of the property in the old town. It was centrally located and within easy walking distance to many restaurants and sights. It is a nice walk to the old castle. It is also conveniently located so you can walk into the newer parts of town to shop and eat as well. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The buffet breakfast was well appointed and nicely laid out with excellent service. Eggs are freshly cooked to your preference.
The wooden shutters on the room balcony and window were very nice. Hotel parking is at site located a short walk from the hotel and google maps directions to the hotel direct you up a one-way street.
The only negative is that there was an issue with the shower pan separating form the wall in one corner which caused some moisture damage to show on the shower wall.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Keylla

Very well located!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Bernadine

Guimaraes should not be missed and neither should this hotel, it’s in the centre of everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Darlene

This was my favorite hotel during my trip to Portugal! My room at the hotel was very nice. The breakfast was excellent. And the staff were excellent as well. The location is within walking distance of the castle, shopping and also very good restaurants. The hotel has a Michelin restaurant. We ate there and it is excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Andrew

What a value! Beautoful hotel, clean, amazing staff, and right in the center of a beautiful area. Highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Robert

Great location for the historical section of town. Plenty of shops, restaurants.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Victoria

I had a great stay at this hotel. The room was comfortable and clean, and everything was well-maintained. The breakfast was absolutely perfect—fresh, delicious, and with a good variety of options to choose from. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to staying here again.

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2025

David

Very nice hotel modern and clean. Staff were very helpful and sent parking instructions beforehand. Breakfast very good too. The only issue we had was the air conditioning didn’t work to our room. We moved to another room which was fine. Recommended!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Porfirio

Great hotel. Right in the middle of all attractions.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Elaine

We stayed the day/night of the blackout. The staff was super helpful and accommodating. The restaurant is exceptional!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Scott

Our check in was great as well as the morning staff. The afternoon staff was not as friendly as we would have expected. We are from the US and felt we weren’t as welcome as some others from other areas

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

Qi

Amazing hotel in the center of the old town. Service and food are wonderful. The little thing that can be improved is the park instruction.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

D

This was our second stay at the Hotel da Oliveira.
All being well, we shall be returning again.
It is a most elegant space in the historical quarter, with themed guest rooms (ours was named after the inscription of the city on the UNESCO World Heritage List).

LOCATION: Situated at the very heart of the Centro Historico, the hotel is a short taxi ride from the train station and the bus station (even walkable with light luggage).

HISTORY: The elegant breakfast verandah of the hotel opens out onto the historical Largo da Oliveira, while the main entrance to the hotel opens onto the Rua de Santa Maria, said to be the first road built in Portugal (Guimarães being where Portugal's history begins).

At its upper end, the Rua de Santa Maria culminates in the Paço dos Duques de Bragança and the Castelo de Guimarães, while at its lower end it becomes a part of the Largo da Oliveira, with the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira. While the latter is still a living church, a part of it has been converted into the Museu de Alberto Sampaio (at the height of the summer holidays, the museum stays open late into the night).

Guests of the hotel are within walking distance of all key sights, and a walk away from the Teleférico de Guimarães, the cable car that transports one to Monte da Penha.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

Andre

Great staff and a great location.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Regan

Roomy. Great staff.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2024

Margaret

A charming hotel with an excellent restaurant.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Jean

One of the best hotel in our life

Staff extraordinary and amazing cute hotel located at the place to be in the heart of Guimaraes (Braga)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Louise

Located in the immaculately maintained historic center. We had our best nights sleep there, very comfortable. Perfect location to explore the old town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

Terri

Amazing property with views of the main square in town. Probably one of the best beds i have ever slept on and I am a light sleeper. You can hear noise from the square late at night but it didn't both us.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Daniel

“Killer” location right ON the primary pedestrian only square of the historic center of the city. Many of the most photogenic opportunities 1-5 mins. away!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

Robert

Business Trip

One night stay for business. Very nice hotel, people very helpful and excellent breakfast.

Business

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2024

Ramesh

The only reason I gave a 4 out 5 because the AC was not running properly. Could not bring down the temperature that is comfortable. Otherwise excellent property to stay.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

James

A Great Place to Stay

A fabulous boutique hotel in the historic centre of an historic town. Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable rooms and a good breakfast made for a memorable stay. Parking is secure either underground or on the street, albeit about 100m from the hotel. There are many restaurants, bars etc. very close-by.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Reid

Staff went above and beyond to assist

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Verified traveler

Perfect location. Lovely hotel. Spacious clean room. Nice bathroom. Nice breakfast in Michelin restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2024

Dianne

A superb refugee in the old town

This hotel, situated in the old town, was superb. We were greeted on arrival with a cup of coffee, and seated in this elegant, book lined foyer on very comfortable chairs. The bed room was spacious, elegant and offered all the toiletries. The sheets were super soft as was the bed. The one negative was the air conditioning did not seem to function and the lift at times malfunctioned. The staff were extremely warm and generous of their time. We would thoroughly recommend this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2024

Sherry

Beautiful!!!
Great staff and facilities! Amazing area to stay!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2023

Robert

Words can’t describe the feeling. We were there for one night and did regret not having planned for a longer stay. We will surely come back. All staff were professional and beyond courteous.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2023

Jose

Great Hotel, wonderful staff, beautiful area

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Ma Joan

Value for money

Marcia was accommodating. Hotel is very nice. Satisfied with the cleanliness. It has a Michelin star restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Jorge

It is a small, cozy, charmy hotel with a Michelin's list resturant. Guimaraes is a pretty town near Douro River.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2023

Leigh

Very nice hotel in old town. Liked it a lot

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

Cesar

Beautiful building right in the center of everything. Excellent breakfast and service.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

mario

Very Nice Place

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Gabrielle

We happened to stumble upon this gem while traveling from Porto to Galicia Spain and enjoyed our stay very much. The staff was helpful and friendly. Perfect area for walking around and parking close by, maybe a couple of blocks away. Don’t leave without having a wonderful meal at the hotel restaurant and sit outside if possible. We are excited to come back! Thank you for your hospitality!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

John

A gem of a hotel. Great breakfast. Safe very kind and welcoming. 😊

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2023

Paulo

The hotel is right in the middle of the historic district, easy to move around on foot. Big problem is getting to the hotel with your luggage. Don't take too many bags

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2023

MJ

Highly recommend

Wonderful hotel and town. We had the best meal we’ve eaten in 2 weeks at one of the cafes in the court yard. Black pasta with huge shrimp. The hotel is a gem. We had a lovely one night stay which was perfect for this wonderful town. Our room was amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2023

Gabriel

4 star hotel that feels like 5 star. Staff was super nice and helpful. Location is great, rooms are big and clean. My family loved it

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2023

Sandra

Our stay at Hotel Oliveira was so wonderful, I didn't want to leave. The staff was so accommodating, assisting us with all our questions and needs. The reading room was my favorite place after a long day of touring. We loved being able to help ourselves to tea or espresso in that special place. The breakfast was absolutely perfect and the room was very comfortable. I was concerned about not having a room overlooking the square, but in the end I was happier since the square fills with people late into the night and we didn't hear any of it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2023

Ana

Beautiful hotel, right in the center of the historic area. In walking distance of great restaurants and all the amenities you need in an urban setting. Very comfortable, and with fantastic staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2023

BEATRIZ

The staff was truly wonderful and so kind, they were super helpful with my eldery parents, professional, nice, and went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful.

Thank you
Best
bea

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2022

cheryl

Every moment was sublime!
Wow! This is a really special place. Food, Staff, room etc
Was all incredible! Will hold close in my heart.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2022

Alexander

An excellent choice when staying in Guimaraes, Portugal. Located right in the heart of the historic city center, easy walking distances to essentially all historic sites in the city, as well as to many restaurants and small shops in the city center. Michelin star HOOL restraint on site. Two potential drawbacks: (1) hotel is not accessible by car. You must park about 300-500 ft away and drag your luggage to the hotel; and (2) there is no swimming pool. Otherwise, an excellent 4-star hotel right in the centre of Guimaraes. Will stay here again should my travels bring me back to Guimaraes sometime in the future.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2022

Eve

Fantastic location to explore, eat, drink & even a Saturday flea market.
Staff weee exceptional, particularly Carlotta & another young woman on reception who arranged express laundry for us. Their whole approach & attitude was highly commendable. Thank you both for making our stay so pleasant & well-informed. X

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2022

Verified traveler

Great place

Excellent hotel. Breakfast excellent. All personnel wonderful .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2022

Boris

Excellent Location and very helpful staff. Downside is noisy neighbourhood but thats not the hotels fault.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2021

laura

Staff and amenities were excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2021

ELIZABETH ANN

The location was excellent and the amenities in the room were excellent. The breakfast buffet was also excellent.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2021

Antonio

Amazing hotel in historic district!

Hotel location was at center of historic district, room was a junior suite even that was amazing! Everything was perfect! I only wish we could get the car closer to unload the luggage, but that's the price you pay for being at such a central location in Guimarães!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2021

Jill

The hotel was centrally located and you could walk to most of the sites. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was very good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2021

Manuel

There is a considerable distance from the park to the hotel…
Everything else was excellent!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2021

kenneth

Right in the heart of Guimarães

Wonderful stay as always. Charming hotel, modern facilities, great location and helpful staff. Good food too!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2021

Ronnie

Perfect Location

Good location for seeing the sights of Guimarães, the breakfast was very nice, especially the fresh fruit. We loved the atmosphere of the hotel, it felt very special.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

I love everything about this hotel. My room was very clean with lot of space. The breakfast was simply amazing! with many different options (bread, hams, yogurts, fruit, tec.) and of very high quality. The location was excellent, just in the middle of the historic downtown, close to everything. The perfect cost/benefit ratio!
I don't know when I will be back again in Guimaraes, but whenever i come back I'll be staying at this incredible hotel.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2020

James

Just book it!

Absolutely delightful, comfortable rooms and attentive staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2019

Arthur

Good location in middle of old town. Room was comfortable.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Great location. Room was comfortable, but for the price, not worth it.

Wifi kicked us off frequently, heat could not be turned down, took a long time for hot water when taking a shower, shower pan was tilted slightly away from drain and would leak onto floor if you didn't 'kick it' back towards drain with foot.

Front door always locked; you need to be buzzed in by front desk. Unfortunately, they aren't always there, or you have to wait. Very poor system.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2019

Kat

Calm and welcoming hotel in a great location. Very clean and comfortable rooms.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Staff reviews would be all over the map! Some friendly and helpful, some not so much. The location is incredible and we loved Guimaraes.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel in great location. Variation in staff pleasantness

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2019

Franca

Excellent hotel centrally located. Great staff beautiful room.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2019

Mimi

I don’t like to see an open bathroom door in the middle of a public hallway. Walking by and seeing open toilet seats is not pleasant.
Lighting in room and bathroom was rather dull and shadowy.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2019

Eric

Great location and beautiful room! We looked right out onto the courtyard and everything in the room was spotless! Comfortable bed and really great shower. Walked to everything so the location couldn’t be better!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2019

TC

This was a great location and we enjoyed the breakfast more than almost all other place we stayed. The tourist info centre is very close and we did drop in to get some tips. Everything is walkable once we parked the car. Despite the hotel giving us very specific instructions on the parking, we did find it a bit challenging. Oh well, we got there. The town is a pretty town to spend some time in.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2019

Diego

Lovely

We got the most expensive room and it was very large, two rooms basically. Shower pressure is good. Hotel In the very heart of the center of town, perfect location. 4star hotel with 5star vibe. Some staff could be friendlier.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location in old part of Guimaraes. Walk everywhere. Clean room, all amenities provided. Wonderful accommodating hotel staff. Excellent restaurant with fabulous deserts. I would stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2019

Miguel

Beautiful hotel in the old center. Free parking provided close by.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2019

Julia

Outstanding location, friendly service, great city

This hotel is right in the heart of the lively old town, and an easy walk to the sights of the city. We discovered that it isn't realistic to drive to the hotel, but enjoyed our attempts to do so. Then one of the staff members accompanied us to the garage, where they offer free parking - very kind and helpful. The hotel restaurant is also excellent, and right on the main plaza. I would stay here again, and enjoy this beautiful city.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2019

simon

Perfect place to stay

Great hotel in amazing location. The hotel staff are very friendly & helpful. The restaurant is also very good. In the summer you can sit outside & eat in the terrace in the square.

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great location with free parking that was very close. Hotel is getting a little worn (upholstery fraying on all furniture) and the lighting is very subdued. This is likely the aesthetic they are going for but it would be nice to have better lighting in the bathroom and at the bedside. Bkfst included hot scrambled eggs and meats, good fruits and juice but coffee was very poor quality - tasted like instant or perhaps cheaper robusta beans. Overall I'd stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2019

Verified traveler

A very peaceful hotel , beautifully decorated and very well situated.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2019

Sidney

Inaccessible by car - no guidance on where to park

Pleasant and certainly in the old town center BUT it is only reachable on foot and nowhere does the hotel advise on how or where to park. After much circulating the town we accidentally discovered a “secret” entry-blocked side stub street used by them for permit parking. Be warned—you won’t find this on your own! The hotel must do better here.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel ok

Short pebbles walking distance to hotel carrying big luggage coz big bus had to stop by main street only. Hotel close to other attractions.
We ate at the hotel restaurant but lots of dishes on menu not available.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Well located to walk, nice breakfast, small rooms, nice staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Gracious staff and beautiful hotel
The location in the historic center is wonderful! The breakfast is lovely and varied . We enjoyed our visit tremendously.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent ! In the heart of this beautiful city
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Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great hotel in the heart of historical centre of Guimaraes in walking distance to local attractions and amenities. Comfortable, large room and nice breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2018

R

Excellent

Amazing stay - we really enjoyed our hotel and we highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2018

M

Located at the heart of the old city. Good breakfast. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant one evening and it was pleasant experience.
Upon checking in, driving yourself to the hotel was confusing. Wife got out of the car, ran to the hotel in the rain unfortunately, got instructions from the kind front desk and we were fine.
Based to self tour to Douro Valley and Bom Jesus.
Great stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

parking was very hard to find at first, front desk could have been more helpful

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2018

brian

Very good stay in the middle of the old town.

We enjoyed the stay very much. Staff was friendly with finding parking. The breakfast was good. The bed was one of the best I've ever slept in, definitely would come back again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2018

Chris

nice hotel, well-located

The hotel is very comfortable with helpful staff.
The breakfasts are good with reasonable choice.
Evening meals in the restaurant were also good and staff attentive.
The room was pleasant, bathroom facilities good and good standard of cleanliness.
Our only comment would be that the lighting in the bedroom was rather dim with no central light.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2018

edward

Exquisitely simple & elegant

Amazing intimate hotel where the style blends consciously with the old town, but not in a forced,way. The restaurant is also excellent, both in service,and in food. Location is in pedestrian area of city and you 'll be in the middle of it. Everything is updated and exquisitely simple, yet the elegance of the hotel's past underpins everything.The staff is there to please you.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2018

Peter

Hotel in the middle of the old town. A little difficult to find. Very nice spacious room. Very good food in the restaurant. The hotel is adjacent to town square which is noisy at night.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2018

Bruce

Hotel is perfectly situated in the center of the historic district. Entrance is from a narrow, car-free lane which is wonderfully picturesque. Room was atmospheric and immaculate. Breakfast was very good. Attached to the hotel is a restaurant. Dinner was wonderful. We ate outside overlooking the central square which included views of the historic church and a fascinating cupola with an interesting story. Can’t think of one reason to go somewhere else.