Not being the best navigators, we were intimidated by the possibility of circling Braga streets in search of a hotel. I remembered from the literature that there were several hotels at Bom Jesus do Monte and, as we were arriving in late afternoon, we drove directly there -- no parking problems and Hotel do Elevador (on the same level as the Santuario do Bom Jesus do Monte) offered a room with a spectacular view of the gardens and city of Braga - and volunteered a small discount! It is modern, clean, friendly with a fine restaurant (also with view of the town). There is a common owner for several of the hotels at Bom Jesus, but the restaurant is in Hotel do Elevador (at the top of the finicular). To me it was romantic; my husband was more impressed about spotting the soccer stadium! We enjoyed strolling around the church and gardens. The next day we went down to explore Braga at a time when the traffic wasn't so difficult. The hotel receptionist going off duty even led us down the hill to make sure we got the right turn off. In all, a great spontaneous experience.
- Do Elevador Braga
