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Reviews of Old City Guest House

Rua Dom Frei Caetano Brandão 143, 4700-031 Braga, Portugal

#11 of 34 B&Bs and Inns in Braga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 55 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Perfect accomodation in the perfect place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 😀

    Ines as the superfriendly host, the very nice house, everything is squeaky clean and the facilities are working very well. The location is very near to very nice restaurants and the central food market, but very quiet in the night. You will sleep very well in this fully recommended guesthouse 😀

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Out of the ordinary, has character and overall we liked it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We'd be happy to go there again, but next time I think we would opt for one of the larger rooms. The small one we booked was a bit cramped and stuffy. It has an excellent (if small) modern bathroom with shower, but the wifi signal is poor (although fine in the sitting area downstairs). There are no facilities for making tea or coffee but that is not so important, given the wide choice of nearby cafes.

    The location at edge of the historic centre is ideal for tourism. There are numerous and varied restaurants and cafes in easy walking distance. The hotel itself is consciously quaint and old fashioned but none the worse for that. Inês is a friendly and most helpful hostess.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Family owned and operated. Quaint building in Old City, 5 minute walk to the heart of town, 10 minute walk to the train station. We loved the place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was advertised as included on Booking.com. We did not get one. That was one of the main reasons I booked it. Hot water pressure was very low.

    Nice room, Comfortable beds.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    10
    Lovely stay friendly faces
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady at reception was so lovely. The building was stunning , price amazing, loved it

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cozy guest house in the old city, perfectly located. The room and bathroom were spacious and cozy, all very clean and nicely prepared. We loved our stay there, would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 12 nights

    This hotel was located in the Old city of Braga near the "Sé de Braga Cathedral". Walking distance to the Braga Railway Station and government Offices. [If someone looking for a place to stay in Braga, has to go to government offices, that's the best place to stay in Braga] Also, I was able to find lots of cafes, and wine shops around the hotel. And the lady who managed that property was pleasant and welcomed me warmly. Also, the owner can speak in English as well. The bed and bathroom were clean. They clean the rooms everyday morning. The room has an air conditioner, a cupboard, a television, and a chair, with a fitted small table to the wall. If you want to you can open the windows as well. Also, 2 plug points were near the bed and another one was close to the table. These plug points are European type and if you come there from outside Europe, please keep in your mind to bring the travel adapter as well. And there were small size drawers and you can put the small sized items on it. The WI-FI connection was good and its having sufficient bandwidth to do my work without any interruption.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    A good place to stay in Braga
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a good size, suitable for two people. En suite bathroom clean and bright. Towels provided were clean and in good condition. A couple of pillow options to choose from. Friendly and communicative staff. Room cleaned daily.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from street and owner not there

    Room wonderful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    8.0
    Nice town house
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Traffic noise at night, but the guest house itself is quiet.

    Nice house. Clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    Great stay in downtown Braga
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great looking old-style accommodation in downtown Braga, perfect to explore the Old town on foot with its cathedrals, churches and nice atmosphere. The railway station is just 5 minutes on foot and the bus station just 10 minutes. Ines (the owner) is very gentle. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    10
    Immaculate accommodation with a perfect location. Along with a perfect host made for an incredible trip. Thank you
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t dislike ANYTHING about the property.

    My family or I could not have wished or prayed for better or nicer accommodation. The rooms were immaculate and very very spacious. The location is within the old city and absolutely perfect. I genuinely have nothing negative to say about our stay and Ines the host was the most helpful person you could ever wish to have. Nothing was too much trouble from arranging taxis to specific venues (even arranged transport for me to take my Daughter to A&E) which was way above and beyond anything I have experienced. The whole experience made a great trip into an awesome trip. Thank you Ines 👏

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    10
    The Old City Guest House is a perfect place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and comfortable place to stay. Location was really good- close to souvenir shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend The Old City Guest House. 15 minute walk to the bus station.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    10
    Wonderful guest house the location was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi didn’t work

    Great location and Inez the owner was lovely and very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room. It's a guest house so there is no reception. Provide owner with your arrival time.

    Location is very good. Close to almost all city sights, just in the historical center but very quiet. Cozy and comfortable, good lobby.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    9.0
    A very comfortable base to explore Braga.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I've enjoyed a very agreable stay in Braga. The guesthouse is a super centrally situated, beautifully renovated house, close to the train station (5 mins walk). The host, Inês, is a very welcoming person, and communication with her is friendly and effective. I'd recommend this guesthouse with no hesitation.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The main problem for me was the ventilation of the room. We were not able to open the windows and the ventilation in the toilet did not seem to work.

    The location of the place was perfect. The place was also very unique, an old house with interesting furniture. It has a kitchen which you can use which was also great. Also the stuff was very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2022

    10
    Terrific last minute getaway to a great city
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cannot think of anything

    incredible location in the old heart of the city. parking right out front. Ines could not have been a nicer host. the family room even had two bathrooms, a lifesaver for our family of five

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    my wife and I had separate beds (in two corners of the room). Probably it was well anounced, but we did not spot it. Minor thing.

    nice location and good hotel

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    9.0
    It is a beatiful, simple and clean and very economic option to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    nothing all fine

    the house is just beautiful, Inês is a very kind and supportive host, responds to all request quickly and finds a solution. the location is great for visiting and exploring Braga, right in the edge of the historic city. Breakfast options are right around the corner and so are many many excellent restaurants and bars. The house does have a kitchen free to use for those guests who would like to cook themselves (and miss out on the amazing Portuguese cuisine :)

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    9.0
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was very accommodating and the house was absolutely spotless! Location was fantastic, walking distance from major attractions, good restaurants and cafes.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no breakfast provided but there were facilities like freezer/kettle and cooker and tea to help yourself to.

    The host was amazing and kind the old house was authentic and the air conditioning was much appreciated.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    10
    Great way to spend time with family in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to point out.

    I loved the location and good value for money paid.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2022

    10
    Beautiful accommodations in the heart of Braga's historic center
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is not the property's fault, but the bar next door would sometimes get a bit noisy for a few hours in the evenings. The property itself was very quiet!

    Large and comfortable room, beautifully furnished, spacious bathroom, large windows and beautiful balcony with flowers overlooking the street, a lovely view from the balcony, comfortable beds and beautiful linens, lots of closet space, beautiful hardwood floors, and a spacious lounge on the first floor with access to a large communal kitchen. The wifi was solid the entire time I was there, and there was a large flat-screen TV in the room. The room and the entire premises were spotless and cleaned regularly. Most of all though, the host, Ines, was extremely kind, friendly, and accommodating!

    Stayed in June 2022

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