Old Town Braga Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Braga Cathedral
One of the oldest churches in Portugal is known for its art, architecture and tombs of notable people from the country’s history.
Santa Barbara Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Garden, a lovely green space in São João do Souto. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Arco da Porta Nova
Find out about the history of Maximinos, Sé e Cividade when you spend time at Arco da Porta Nova. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Bom Jesus do Monte
Travel to the hills above Braga to tour an important pilgrimage site for Catholics, an 18th-century baroque church surrounded by gardens, grottoes and sculptures.
Sameiro Sanctuary
You can find out about the history of Espinho with a stop at Sameiro Sanctuary. Discover the area's mountain views and cathedral.
Praça da República
You can find out about the history of São José de São Lázaro e São João do Souto with a trip to Praça da República. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Top hotels in Old Town Braga
Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel
Room was good size, shower had great water pressure with hot water.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Burgus Tribute & Design Hotel
Location wonderful Breakfast good Parking horrible horrible horrible Do not book if you cant contact them and reserve the one carpark place
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Porta Nova Collection House
Great location, nice staff, amazingly quiet for being right in the middle of the busy area.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Braga Heritage Lofts
We’ve stayed here so many times, it feels like home. Clean, convenient, comfortable, easy check in And check out.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Basic Braga by Axis
Very basic hotel but clean and comfortable, especially given then low price. Fine for a 1 night stay. Easy walk to the centre of Braga. Parking is a little dificult to find, but staff on the front desk are very helpful
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
INNSiDE By Meliá Braga Centro
We spent a night in braga last minute and it was just lovely. The pool was welcoming on hot days and staff were so friendly. our room was perfect very happy with our stay.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Braga
Misericórdia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Misericórdia and surrounding area, you can visit Arco da Porta Nova and Palacio dos Biscainhos.
Old Town Braga Travel Guide
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