Hostel Guimarães
Guimarães
Complexo Multifuncional De Couros
4810-430 Guimarães
Portugal
Tel.
+351 253421380
Fax.
+351 253421381
Customer Rating
| 88% | |
| 92% | |
| 92% | |
| 94% | |
| 93% | |
| 92% |
Guimarães is quite rightly known as the cradle of Portugal. It is said that King Afonso Henriques was born here and also that it was at Guimarães that Portugal first became an independent nation, after the Battle of St Mamede in 1128. This town is also the birthplace of a modern and comfortable Youth Hostel which is right next to the historic centre of Guimarães - considered World Heritage since 2001. Once you're all settled, climb the hill to the castle, then walk down towards the Dukes' Palace, and finally sit comfortably at one of the outdoor cafés in Largo da Oliveira.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 14 | 1 | 5 | 62 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 24 hours |
| Opening times (over the year): | 01 January - 23 December; 26 - 31December |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Guimarães 200m ap Alameda |
| Rail: | Guimarães 500m |
| Airport: | Porto 50km |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Guimarães |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Lockers available |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews Guimarães
| 06 Sep 2011 Kendal, Australia | 100% | |
| Great hostel in a great place. Our only comment for improvement is the problem with the hot water in the women´s bathroom. The water was DANGEROUSLY scalding and no cold water could be added. Hostel staff please note this has potential to really HURT someone, including a child. | ||
| 10 Aug 2011 Sabine, Belgium | 100% | |
| super! | ||
| 15 May 2011 Fausto, Portugal | 100% | |
| Gostei imenso desta pousada. Está muito bem localizada, o quarto é bastante confortável e o staff é simpático e prestável. Recomendo a estadia. | ||
| 05 May 2011 Mercedes, Spain | 100% | |
| Algo difícil de encontrar cuando llegas por primera vez.
Pocas plazas de aparcamiento.
Todo lo demás me pareció perfecto. Hostel response: | ||
| 17 Apr 2011 Robert, England & Wales | 100% | |
| This is an excellent hostel and despite what I'd read about it beforehand the breakfast was excellent. So quiet as a location but only a few minutes from the centre of the city. 10 mins to train station. One of my favouite places I've been to in Portugal Hostel response: | ||
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