Historic Hotels & Resorts in Guimarães from NZ$105

Those visiting Guimarães may want to seek out a tour of the historical sites. Why not appreciate the gardens during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, Pousada Mosteiro de Guimarães - Monument Hotel is a top pousada on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Paco dos Duques de Braganca is a short 4-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Eurostars Santa Luzia and Hotel da Oliveira.

In Guimarães, there are 152 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Guimarães is notable for landmarks like Citania de Briteiros, Casa dos Lobo Machado and Paco dos Duques de Braganca. Cultural venues include Museu de Arte Primitiva Moderna, Museu de Alberto Sampaio and Centro Internacional das Artes Jose Guimaraes. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques and Guimaraes Shopping Mall.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay in a building that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Guimarães, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Guimarães, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.