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Largo S Joao do Souto 131, Braga 4700-326 , Portugal
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Hotel Residencial Dona Sofia
Ranked #5 of 36 hotels in Braga
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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London
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Delightful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2010
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Wonderful surprise at the excellence of this small hotel. Staff were utterly courteous. Room was shining clean, spacious and welcoming. The hotel is set among pedestrian walks so no noise. Good for going on to wild and wonderful north Portugal, but Braga itself is a fine old town. There are good restaurants in the town and a wonderful Pousada castle about half an hour away. Don't stay there, just eat there.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lisbon, Portugal
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“One of the best options in Braga City Center”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2010
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Hotel Residencial Dona Sofia it’s a charming hotel in Braga City Center. The location is superb, near the historical center and streets with no cars and lots of stores good for shopping.
The hotel is an old building, functional, charming. The rooms are spacious, with many windows and “fresh” light.
All bedrooms have minibar, flat LCD TV and free wifi internet.
It has a free outside parking (on the street) for 4 or 5 cars.
A very good option to stay in Braga.

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Kent, Washington
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Beautiful Hotel, Great Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2009
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person found this review helpful

This was a very nice hotel run by extremely nice people. They were all very friendly and helpful, even gave us wonderful restaurant suggestions. The location couldn't be beat. It is right in the center of this lovely town. We even watched a Holy Procession from our window. Best seats in the house. It is a 10 minute from the seedy Braga bus station. Our room was good-sized and the bathroom huge. Everything was spotless. We paid 70 euro including breakfast which consisted of breads, meats, cheeses, cereals, yogurt and fresh fruit. All rooms had free wi-fi.

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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PerthWestOz
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Tidy and close to the centre of town”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2007

Braga is like most small cities in europe - full of one way streets but the locals are more than happy to point you in the right direction(s) after they have had a lenghthy discussion about who knows the best way to get you to where you want to go! But seriously this is a friendly, tidy - if a little compact - hotel with a lovely piazza within a stone's throw (read lots of small and cheap but nice eateries) - the price is right - a double bed with a/c for 50 Euros including breakfast and secure parking if you have a car. If you're in the neighbourhood it's a good option instead of the overpriced 'chains'.

  • Liked — Friendly, tidy and close to the centre of town.
  • Disliked — nil
  • Stayed August 2007, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Comfortingly Portuguese”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2007

Last year when I lived in Braga, the Sofia was the place for relatives to come and stay when they were visiting. It is very well placed in the centre of the city on a very pretty cobbled square. The rooms are well equipped with lovely marble bathrooms, comfortable beds and lovely views of the many church spires, including Se, the cathedral. Breakfast is an excellent buffet - try the quince jelly which goes very well with cheese. The staff are typically reserved but have a chat and they soon warm to you. I would always go back here. As an aside, the pastelaria (bakery) across the square is the best in town.

  • Liked — The central location and traditional feel
  • Stayed February 2006, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Largo S Joao do Souto 131, Braga 4700-326 , Portugal
Price range (per night):* INR3,567 - 5,740

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