Hotel Fundador, Guimarães
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Laundry
- 24/7 front desk
- Non-smoking
Hotel Fundador is a 3-star hotel on Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques in Guimarães, Portugal, in the Urgezes area. It suits travellers who want a central base near the old town, the station and the castle, with a bar, a buffet breakfast and step-free access.
Hotel Fundador is a 3-star hotel built in 1980 and set in a single building. It has an air-conditioned bar and lounge, room service with limited hours, a laundry service and a reception open 24 hours a day, with multilingual staff. Breakfast is a buffet served daily from 7:30 to 10:30 and is charged as an extra. The hotel is also equipped for guests with reduced mobility, with a lift, wheelchair access to the reception and lounge, and an emergency cord in the bathroom.
The location is practical for exploring on foot. The Largo da Oliveira square is a 10 minute walk away, the Guimarães castle is 16 minutes away, and the railway station is 2 minutes away. The Torre da Alfândega is 7 minutes away, and the Centro para os Assuntos da Arte e Arquitectura museum is 5 minutes away. Several restaurants, including O Cantinho Ti Júlio and Transmontano, are within a minute's walk.
Hotel Fundador: who is it for?
Hotel Fundador suits travellers arriving by train, since the station is a 2 minute walk away. It also suits visitors who want to see the historic centre on foot, with the castle and Largo da Oliveira within a 16 minute walk. Guests with reduced mobility will find a lift and wheelchair-accessible reception and lounge. Families travelling with children benefit from the free stay offered to children and the Family Room for two adults and two children.
Is its price a good deal?
Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.
Since October 25, 2026: from €56 to €56 a night, over 5 readings.
Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday nights)
€56 on average
3-star hotels in Guimarães
21% cheaper
Median price €71, across 23 hotels
Hotels recorded in Guimarães
44% cheaper
Median price €100, across 86 hotels
Hotel Fundador: which rooms?
Room prices checked on October 26, 2026 for the night of November 25, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is Hotel Fundador?
Distance from Hotel Fundador to the centre of Guimarães: 10 min walk, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsHotel Fundador: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Centre commercial de Guimarães10 min walk
- Place Largo da Oliveira10 min walk
- Château de Guimarães16 min walk
- Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro)35 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- O Cantinho Ti JúlioRestaurant1 min walk
- Snack-Bar RecantosRestaurant1 min walk
- TransmontanoRestaurant1 min walk
- PatrimónioRestaurant1 min walk
- Restaurante Café ConcertoRestaurant2 min walk
- GomásioRestaurant3 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- Morocco House of TeaBar4 min walk
- GranadaBeer garden7 min walk
- RamadaBar7 min walk
- Evineo Wine BoutiqueBar7 min walk
- Elevarte BarBar8 min walk
What to see nearby?
- Centro para os Assuntos da Arte e ArquitecturaMuseum5 min walk
- Torre da AlfândegaAttraction7 min walk
- Centro de Artes e Ofícios dos Fornos da Cruz de PedraMuseum7 min walk
- Castello Lopes CinemasCinema8 min walk
- Largo de São GualterPark8 min walk
- Sociedade Martins SarmentoMuseum9 min walk
How to get around?
- GuimarãesTrain station2 min walk
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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Hotel Fundador: frequently asked questions
Hotel Fundador: where is the hotel?+
Hotel Fundador is in Guimarães, in the Urgezes area. Address: Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques, 740, 4810431 Guimarães. Centre commercial de Guimarães is a 10 min walk away. Distance from Hotel Fundador to the centre of Guimarães: 10 min walk, as the crow flies.
Hotel Fundador: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €56 for the night of November 25, 2026 (recorded on October 26, 2026). Since October 25, 2026, our readings range from €56 to €56.
Hotel Fundador: what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Guimarães (Train station, 2 min walk).
Hotel Fundador: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: O Cantinho Ti Júlio (Restaurant, 1 min walk), Snack-Bar Recantos (Restaurant, 1 min walk), and Transmontano (Restaurant, 1 min walk).
Hotel Fundador: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: Morocco House of Tea (Bar, 4 min walk), Granada (Beer garden, 7 min walk), and Ramada (Bar, 7 min walk).
Hotel Fundador: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Centro para os Assuntos da Arte e Arquitectura (Museum, 5 min walk), Torre da Alfândega (Attraction, 7 min walk), and Centro de Artes e Ofícios dos Fornos da Cruz de Pedra (Museum, 7 min walk).
Hotel Fundador: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Twin Room (25 m², Sleeps 2), Double Room (23 m², Sleeps 2), Superior Double Room (23 m², Sleeps 2), Triple Room (29 m², Sleeps 3), and Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) (34 m², Sleeps 4).
Hotel Fundador: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
Hotel Fundador: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Fundador?+
Breakfast is a buffet served every day from 7:30 to 10:30, but it is charged as an extra rather than included in the room.
Are children able to stay for free at Hotel Fundador?+
Yes, the hotel offers a free stay for children. The Family Room accommodates two adults and two children, with 34 m² of space.
Is Hotel Fundador accessible for guests in wheelchairs?+
Yes, the hotel offers wheelchair access, a lift, a reception and lounge accessible by wheelchair, a hard wood floor in the bedroom and an emergency cord in the bathroom.
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