Old Town Braga Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Braga
Popular places to visit
Braga Cathedral
One of the oldest churches in Portugal is known for its art, architecture and tombs of notable people from the country’s history.
Santa Barbara Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Garden, a lovely green space in São João do Souto. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Arco da Porta Nova
Find out about the history of Maximinos, Sé e Cividade when you spend time at Arco da Porta Nova. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around
You can find out about the history of São João do Souto with a stop at Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Archbishop's Palace
Find out about the history of São João do Souto when you take a trip to Archbishop's Palace. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Jardim de Santa Bárbara
You can find out about the history of São João do Souto with a stop at Jardim de Santa Bárbara. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Activities
Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto
Small-group Braga & Guimaraes Tour with Lunch and Entries Included
BRAGA & GUIMARAES Tour - Full Day
Braga: Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center
Our pick of the best Old Town Braga Hotel Deals
Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel
What a fantastic place! Location is great. Room was very comfortable. All staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast provided lots of variety.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Braga Heritage Lofts
Room was clean, location is excellent, convenient to must see places and to restaurants. Neighborhood is very quiet, safe and the people in the neighborhood are polite. Has two neighborhood grocery stores. There’s no noise in the building or outside. Easy check in and out. Some suggestions and observations: ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Burgus Tribute & Design Hotel
Beautiful hotel in an excellent location. The only issue is the lack of parking
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
Close to the shops. Staff accommodating
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Porta Nova Collection House
Beautifully located in the historic center of the city. It’s the perfect spot to stay. Very well maintained, great staff and adorable hotel, with a mixed of history and modern day. Definitely recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
This hotel is incredible! The location was ideal and the staff were all incredibly helpful going above and beyond. Typically during a stay you will find one good person, if you are lucky, but here each person made our stay better in a unique way. The hot free breakfast was also phenomenal! We can’t ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Braga
Misericórdia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Misericórdia and surrounding area, you can visit Parque da Ponte and Arco da Porta Nova.
