Is there an elevator?

No. Upper floors are only accessible by stairs. There are some adapted rooms on the ground floor.

What is the reception hours?

24-hour front desk. Guests can check in and out of the hotel 24 hours a day.

Public parking is available nearby at 5 euros per day, but it is necessary to reserve in advance.

What languages are spoken at reception?

German, English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese are spoken.

Is there an airport shuttle service?

Yes, airport transfer service is offered with an additional cost. The airport is 53 km away.

Hotel ★★ Guimarães, Braga

Hotel Mestre de Avis

Name: Hotel Mestre de Avis
Address: Rua D. Joao I 36-44, Guimarães, 4810-422, PT
Rating: 9.2

9.2/10

Excellent 1834 guest reviews

Suitable for Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

Central Guimarães hotel with good value for money. Spacious rooms with parquet flooring, breakfast included, and located near historical monuments.

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The essentials, no fluff:

Central location with access to monuments

Located in the historic centre, 10 minutes on foot from Guimarães Castle and very close to the Church and Convent of the Dominicans (40 metres). Guests especially value its strategic position for exploring the city.

Outstanding value for money

Score of 9.1 for price-to-quality ratio based on 1,834 reviews. Offers essential services (breakfast, WiFi, air conditioning, TV) at an accessible price for the area.

Attentive and communicative staff

Staff receives a rating of 9.4 for attentiveness. Comments highlight their availability for tourist information and flexibility with check-in and check-out times.

Limited access to upper floors

Upper floors are only accessible by stairs, no elevator. This is relevant if you have mobility issues or a lot of luggage, although there are some adapted rooms on the ground floor.

Who is this suitable for

Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

When it is an ideal choice

Travellers looking to explore Guimarães’ historic centre on foot, on a moderate budget, and without needing an elevator.
Couples and solo travellers who value the central location and personalised service of the staff.
Families with spacious rooms, though with the consideration that there are stairs to access upper floors.
Travellers who prioritise quality breakfast included and free WiFi in a central location.

When to consider alternatives

Necesitas ascensor o tienes movilidad reducida: aunque hay algunas habitaciones adaptadas, el acceso a plantas superiores es solo por escaleras.
Prefieres parking privado incluido sin reserva previa: aquí es público, de pago y requiere reservación.
Buscas un hotel con más servicios de lujo o piscina: es un alojamiento de 2 estrellas con servicios básicos pero bien ejecutados.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

Unbeatable location in the historic centre, very close to main attractions and with easy access on foot.
Quality and varied breakfast, positively valued by most guests.
Spacious and comfortable rooms with good space distribution.
Friendly and available staff, with good knowledge of the city for recommendations.

Things to consider

No elevator: upper floors are only accessible by stairs, which can be inconvenient with bulky luggage.
Parking requires advance booking and has an additional cost (5 euros/day). Not ideal if you need to park without planning.
Central location means traffic noise in some rooms, according to some comments.

Location and nearby points

Located on Rua D. Joao I in the historic centre of Guimarães, 1.1 km from Guimarães Castle and 40 metres from the Church and Convent of the Dominicans.

Proximity to several monuments: Padrão do Salado (400 m), Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos (550 m), Statue of Dom Afonso Henriques (800 m).

Restaurant Cantinho do Fadista 100 metres away. 5 minutes by car from the main highway.

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport 53 km (approximately 50 minutes by car). Airport transfer service offered with additional cost.