Hotel da Oliveira
Hotel da Oliveira
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The Hotel da Oliveira is within the historical Guimarães city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Guimarães Castle, the city’s most iconic landmark is 492 feet away. The air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel da Oliveira all feature a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer plus a flat-screen cable TV. The units also feature a mini-bar and some a balcony. All the rooms are individually decorated with themes regarding historical Guimarães personalities. A rich breakfast buffet is served each morning in the hotel and can be taken in the room, upon request. Guests can dine in the property’s à la carte restaurant, which features a varied menu, including traditional Portuguese meals and international dishes. In order to better get to know the surrounding area and the historical town, the 24-hour front desk has car rental and bicycle rental services available for guests. The hotel also has a library available, for guests to take a book and relax in the communal lounge. This charm hotel is centrally located in Guimarães, the 2012 European Capital of Culture. The city center features a number of local shops, cafés, bars, museums and restaurants. The Guimarães Castle has a famed statue of D. Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal in its front grounds, a popular tourist attraction. The historical city of Braga is a 23-minute drive and features a lively city center and a famous Cathedral. The scenic Penha Mountain is 3.1 mi away. The Porto International Airport is a 37-minute drive from the Hotel da Oliveira and the property provides a shuttle service, at an extra fee.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Bar
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SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ece
Turkey“Fantastic location, very comfortable, super breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff” - Lee
United States“The staff is outstanding and make you feel very welcome. The rooms are well appointed and extremely clean. Breakfast was fantastic. I could not give a higher recommendation for a hotel stay. One problem - They are rated 4 stars when they...” - Trina United States“The location, the ambience, and the staff make this my favorite hotel in Portugal. This was my second time staying at the HOOL. I will be back.”
- Ece Turkey“Very cosy and unique. Fabulous breakfast, rooms are very clean and comfortable. Staff is super friendly and helpful.”
- Ece Turkey“Excellent location, very comfortable and super clean rooms, breakfast is also very delicious with a good variety, staff very helpful and friendly”
- Sidney United States“Breakfast was superb, great selections plus cooked omelette etc.”
- Tanya United States“Great location in the charming town center, lovely staff, well appointed room.”
- Lisa United States“We rented the apartment. It was spacious, convenient and clean! A great location as well!”
Jeffrey United States“What an incredible experience it was to stay in an Apartment with an amazing balcony overlooking Medieval Olivia Square in Guimaraes! Don't hesitate to book this hidden gem! Maria at the front desk of the Hotel da Oliveira was so friendly,...”- Inês
Netherlands“The location was very good as well as the bedroom, very comfortable.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- HOOL Restaurante
- CuisineMediterranean • Portuguese • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
Amenities of Hotel da OliveiraGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Terrace
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 5 per stay.
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
House rulesHotel da Oliveira takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the hotel is located on a pedestrian street and the car parking is 492 feet from the hotel, by foot, next to the Guimarães City Hall, in Rua do Condestável Nuno Álvares Pereira, a dead-end street parallel to the City Hall of Guimarães. Please inform security that you are accommodated at the Hotel da Oliveira.
Please note that parking costs 5 EUR per stay and payment is made at check-out.
Please note that traffic may be conditioned and there may be noise disturbances in the following dates:
- First Monday of August, Gualterianas Parties - Traffic is conditioned from 20:00 until 01:00.
- November 29, Pinheiro - Students traditional Festival - High probability of noise disturbances during the night.
Please note that drinks are not included in lunch and dinner prices.
When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel da Oliveira of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 4293
