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Hotel Dona Sofia

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Old Town Braga

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Lobby sitting area
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Largo S. João do Souto, 131, Braga, 4700-326
  • Place, Braga Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Garden
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Braga

Old Town Braga stay.With a stay at this Old Town Braga hotel, you'll be steps from Pius XII Museum and Archbishop's Palace. Braga Cathedral and Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Braga Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Garden - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • BragaShopping - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arco da Porta Nova - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Braga Station - 15 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Favorita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frigideiras da Sé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪São Marcos Street N43 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Speak Easy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mal Amado - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Dona Sofia

3-star hotel in Old Town Braga
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Dona Sofia. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Braga hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Dona Sofia offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations are furnished with day beds and desks. Plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Braga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day); discounts available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 5 spaces per unit)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests providing vaccination records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 10 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (492 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up. Guests providing vaccination records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 10 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Dona Sofia Braga
Hotel Dona Sofia
Dona Sofia Braga
Dona Sofia
Hotel Dona Sofia Hotel
Hotel Dona Sofia Braga
Hotel Dona Sofia Hotel Braga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Dona Sofia to the airport?

Hotel Dona Sofia is 34 mi (52-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Dona Sofia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Dona Sofia.

How close is Hotel Dona Sofia to the beach?

This hotel is 10.7 mi (18-min drive) from Garrafas Riverside Beach.

Does Hotel Dona Sofia offer free breakfast?

Hotel Dona Sofia offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Dona Sofia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Dona Sofia?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Dona Sofia?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Dona Sofia have a pool?

Hotel Dona Sofia does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Dona Sofia have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is Hotel Dona Sofia to downtown Braga?

Hotel Dona Sofia is 0.2 mi away from São João do Souto.

Hotel Dona Sofia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 379 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Minh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy walking to all the main areas of Braga. Parking was a plus in front of the hotel or across the street in their garage if spots are not available. Friendly and helpful staff. room was comfortable and decently cleaned. Breakfast was decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

I was totally pleased with our overnight stay at the hotel. I booked it because the hotel has a few parking spaces, and we were lucky to score one. But the hotel itself is great, easy check in, friendly staff, comfortable beds, spacious room, nice clean bathroom, nice breakfast included, in the historical center of Braga.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit noisy with the on-going patch work on the street at the entrance, but I think it's only temporary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Hialeah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot has only 6 space
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very presentable, attentive, friendly and well done

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great town centre location with only 6 car spaces.

Only 6 free parking spaces available which was not made clear on booking site. Staff very helpful but unable to accommodate parking issues. Not a good start to a break when you either have to feed the meter every 2 hours or park at extra expense. Great location otherwise. Breakfast was basic .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen, Dartmouth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feelings of a boutique hotel, friendly staff, very clean, great location. My second time here. Will always try to stay here when in Braga.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in Braga .for me hotel dona sofia was perfect by the center of the city .walkin distance for almost everything .service employees very good atention to all questions ..personal i recomend this hotel if you like be by the center of the city .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel and staff. Uncomfortable mattress

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ludmila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Por favor, quartos com ar condicionado

O hotel é uma graça, super bonito e com um ótimo café da manhã. O problema foi que ficamos hospedadas num quarto que o ar condicionado não funcionava. A atendente dizia que era um problema do hotel, mas na última noite, quando estávamos prontas para mudar de hotel, fomos transferida para um outro quarto que o ar era tão bom que dormimos embrulhadas numa coberta. Achei um absurdo a atendente não ter nos mudado antes, já que estávamos hospedadas a trabalho.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Braga is beautiful! Hotel Dona Sofia is also very lovely. When I checked in, I had a wonderful experience. The place was lovely, my room was great, everything was super clean. The night time staff was great. However, that night my A/C didn't work and it was in the upper 30's Celsius. The next day, I had to change rooms because I had made the reservations separately, and that's where the problem began. The day time front desk person is among the rudest I have encountered during my travels through Europe. I did bring that up, and they apologized, but it seems to be a local attitude because I found it everywhere I went, which made my trip very short. The second room was just as lovely and clean, but the A/C only worked for half the night. So, in the end a Hotel that could have gotten 4 stars is getting 3. For summer in Portugal you need to have A/C, and basic civility from your staff is a requirement.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Helpful staff, good breakfast options, only has 5 free parking spots on site. Beds small (double is truly a double and not 2 twins put together) very uncomfortable but had great pillows!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was cold otherwise. Great location for Semana Samta celebration
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location to explore Braga. Hotel is fine - not great, but good value for the price. Our room had a massive renovated bathroom but old room with old beds (ancient springs were a bit pointy) and thin sheets, old blankets. Place was very clean. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent.

Excellent service. Perfect location. Excellent breakfast. The furniture is a bit dated but that would be my only issue. The staff was very helpful. I would rebook in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica Barros

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location o walk the streets of Braga. Very safe and convenient for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, hotel and staff.

Excellent location for easy access to all sites in the town and a special mention to the excellent staff who were friendly and happy to assist with queries and requests. Breakfast was a great start to the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karry Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful and very friendly. Great recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

concettina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a must stay hotel

best hotel in braga we rebooked a second week location perfect and so the staff and cleaniness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021