What is the distance to main attractions?

Guimarães Castle is 900 meters away. Train station a 10-minute walk. Padrão do Salado 150 meters away. Vila Real Airport less than 40 minutes by car.

What languages does the staff speak?

Yes, the hotel staff speak English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Yes, WiFi is available, though guests rate it 7.2 out of 10, suggesting coverage or speed may be variable.

Hotel Guimarães, Braga

Casa do Juncal

Name: Casa do Juncal
Address: Rua Dr. Avelino Germano n.º 65 - Largo Condessa do Juncal, Guimarães, 4810-150, PT
Rating: 9.0

9.0/10

Excellent 670 guest reviews

Suitable for Short city break, convenient transit and walking sightseeing

18th-century mansion in Guimarães’ historic quarter. Modern, air-conditioned suites with garden views and 900m from the castle.

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Location in the historic centre

Located within Guimarães’ walls, on Largo Condessa do Juncal. 900m from Guimarães Castle, 150m from Padrão do Salado and a 10-minute walk from the train station. Easily explore the historic center on foot.

Modern suites in a historic building

Offers accommodation in suites with air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels, seating area with desk, and king-size beds with down duvets and 300-thread count sheets. Private bathroom with bathrobe, slippers, and toiletries included.

Garden view breakfast

Guests enjoy breakfast with garden views. Service included in most rates, with electric kettle and in-room tea/coffee maker.

Access to upper floors via stairs

Upper floors are only accessible by stairs. No elevator available, which may be a limitation for guests with mobility issues or heavy luggage.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

Exceptional location in the historic center, with easy access to monuments and the train station. Mentioned as a strong point in 7 out of 10 reviews analyzed.
Quality breakfast with garden views, positively highlighted in 5 out of 10 reviews. Contributes to a 9.1 value for money rating.
Well-maintained and clean facilities. Cleaning receives 9.4 out of 10 and facilities 9.1, with positive mentions in 4 and 3 reviews respectively.
Spacious rooms and overall comfort level, positively rated in several reviews. Comfort scored 9.3 out of 10.

Things to consider

Access to upper floors is only by stairs. May be inconvenient if you have mobility issues or heavy luggage. Some guests mention accessibility difficulties.
Some guests report occasional comfort issues in rooms, although the overall comfort score is high (9.3).
Occasional noise mentioned in at least one review, despite soundproofed rooms.
WiFi with moderate rating (7.2/10), suggesting connection may not be optimal in all areas.

Who is this suitable for

Short city break, convenient transit and walking sightseeing

When it is an ideal choice

Travelers who value historical location and walking access to monuments. Location rating of 9.7 confirms it as a main strength.
Couples and travelers seeking comfort and elegance in a historic setting. Modern suites with seating area and garden views fit this profile well.
Travelers arriving by train to Guimarães, given the proximity to the station (10 minutes on foot).
Those looking for balanced value for money in the historic center, with a 9.1 rating in this category.

When to consider alternatives

Necesitas acceso sin escaleras o tienes movilidad reducida. El hotel solo ofrece acceso por escaleras a plantas superiores.
Requieres conexión WiFi de alta velocidad y estable. La valoración de 7.2 sobre 10 sugiere limitaciones en este aspecto.
Buscas alojamiento completamente silencioso. Aunque las habitaciones están insonorizadas, algunos huéspedes reportan ruido ocasional.

Location and nearby points

Located on Largo Condessa do Juncal, within the historic walls of Guimarães. Central position allowing easy walking access to main attractions.

900 meters from Guimarães Castle, the main attraction of the city. Nearby monuments include Capela da Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Domingos (350m), Bust of Martins Sarmento (400m) and Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos (500m).

Train station a 10-minute walk. Vila Real Airport less than 40 minutes by car. Restaurants within 100 meters.

Nearby points of interest and transport

Castillo de Guimarães 900 m

Padrão do Salado 150 m

Capela da Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Domingos 350 m

Busto de Martins Sarmento 400 m

Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos 500 m

Restaurante Espaco Dindha 50 m

Restaurante Restaurante Chinês Jardim Bambú 100 m

Aeropuerto de Vila Real 70 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the hotel's rating?

Casa do Juncal has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 based on 670 guest reviews. It especially stands out in location (9.7), cleanliness (9.4), comfort (9.3) and staff (9.3).

What does breakfast include?

Breakfast is served with garden views. Rooms include an electric kettle and tea/coffee maker. Guests positively value the breakfast in 5 out of 10 reviews analyzed.

Is there an elevator in the hotel?

No. Upper floors are only accessible by stairs. This may be a limitation if you have mobility issues or heavy luggage.