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
Very interesting property, although finding our way took practice. Great breakfast. Excellent location. Parking and check in were difficult.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
Burgus Tribute & Design Hotel
Hotel is in the heart of Braga and was in very close diatance of all activities. We had little hard time to find a parking but after 7pm there were lots of street parkings. Breakfast was ordered a night before and was ready and served on the time we choose. we enjoyed thoroughly. Room was clean and ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Braga Heritage Lofts
Always clean, well appointed, and ready for us.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Porta Nova Collection House
The staff and hotel was wonderful, clean , perfect location. Our room was the top floor with the slanted ceiling and we didn’t like that because you can hit your head and it made the room very tiny so we would not choose this room again but would return to the hotel!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
Lovely hotel. Fabulous housekeeping staff. Pedro at the front desk was exceptional. Would have been 5star but breakfast could have been better. While a delightful friendly young woman in the dining area she missed very simple things ie: burners either missing or not lit (cold eggs, sausage, peppers,) ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
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 Palacio dos Biscainhos and Termas Romanas do Alto Cidade.
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