Best Family Hotels in Guimarães, Portugal
Updated 3 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Guimarães offers family-friendly accommodation ranging from rural manor houses with open grounds to apartments in the heart of the medieval old town. Properties like Paço de São Cipriano and Casal de S.Romão do Meio provide space and a peaceful rural setting, while Casa do Juncal and Santa Luzia Apartments put families within walking distance of the castle and UNESCO-listed historic centre. Budgets range from around 101 to 226 euros per night depending on property type and location.
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Guimarães is one of Portugal's most rewarding cities for a family visit. Known as the birthplace of the nation, it combines a compact, walkable medieval old town with genuine history that children can see and touch: the hilltop castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and cobbled squares lined with colourful buildings. The city is small enough to navigate easily with young children, and the surrounding Minho countryside adds quiet manor estates and open green spaces within a short drive.
When choosing where to stay, families should weigh two main priorities: proximity to the historic centre versus space and tranquillity. Apartments and manor houses on the edge of the city or in nearby parishes offer more room to spread out, gardens, and a slower pace, while properties inside or adjacent to the old town keep sightseeing effortless and reduce time spent in the car. The hotels listed below have been selected to match family needs, and all carry strong guest ratings of 4.9 or 5 out of 5.
Our selection in Guimarães
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torel Royal Court ★★★★★ | Oliveira, São Paio et São Sebastião | ★ 5 | 291 €/nuit |
| Paço de São Cipriano ★★★★ | Tabuadelo et São Faustino | ★ 5 | 140 €/nuit |
| Casa do Ribeiro ★★★ | São Cristóvão | ★ 5 | 123 €/nuit |
| Stella Braga Aparthotel ★★★★ | Braga : à 14 km de Guimarães | ★ 5 | 159 €/nuit |
| Casa do Juncal ★★★ | Vieille ville de Guimarães | ★ 4.9 | 108 €/nuit |
| Santa Luzia Apartments By Guestify ★★★★ | Oliveira, São Paio et São Sebastião | ★ 4.9 | 108 €/nuit |
| Hotel The Lince Braga ★★★★ | Longos | ★ 4.8 | 138 €/nuit |
| Vale de São Torcato Houses and Wine Bar ★★★ | São Torcato | ★ 4.8 | 162 €/nuit |
| Quinta das Lavandeiras - Caldas de Vizela ★★★★ | Vizela : à 9,7 km de Guimarães | ★ 4.8 | 115 €/nuit |
| Palatial Suites ★★★★ | Braga : à 13,8 km de Guimarães | ★ 4.8 | 160 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels in Guimarães are best located for visiting the castle and old town with children?+
Casa do Juncal, rated 4.9 out of 5 and priced from 101 euros per night, sits directly in the Vieille ville de Guimarães, placing families within easy walking distance of the Castle of Guimarães and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. Santa Luzia Apartments By Guestify, a 4-star apartment property in the Oliveira, São Paio et São Sebastião quarter, is similarly central and starts at 119 euros per night, offering the added flexibility of apartment-style space that suits families with younger children.
Are there rural or manor-style options near Guimarães that give families more space?+
Yes. Paço de São Cipriano, a 4-star manor house in the Tabuadelo et São Faustino parish, offers a traditional estate setting with grounds, at 140 euros per night and a perfect 5 out of 5 rating. Casal de S.Romão do Meio, also 4 stars, is located in the rural parishes of Leitões, Oleiros et Figueiredo and costs from 113 euros per night. Both properties provide the open space and quieter environment that families with children often appreciate, while remaining a short drive from the city centre.
What is the most upscale family option in Guimarães and what does it offer?+
Torel Royal Court is the top-rated 5-star property in the list, located in the central Oliveira, São Paio et São Sebastião quarter and priced from 226 euros per night, with a perfect 5 out of 5 score. Its central position means families can reach the main historic sights on foot, and its standing as a 5-star property suggests a higher level of comfort and service compared to the other options. It is the most expensive choice on the list and suits families who prioritise premium comfort alongside easy access to the old town.
Are there options near Guimarães if accommodation within the city is fully booked?+
Stella Braga Aparthotel is located in Braga, approximately 14 kilometres from Guimarães, and offers 4-star aparthotel accommodation from 104 euros per night with a 5 out of 5 rating. Braga is well connected to Guimarães by train and road, making it a practical base for day trips into the historic centre. Liiiving in Porto - Downtown Comfort House is listed as an entire house rental at 505 euros per night in Porto, which is further away but may suit larger family groups needing a full private home, noting that Porto is roughly 50 kilometres from Guimarães.