We were interested in learning about the history in the area and found this Pousada online. Typically old manor or stately homes that are now used as hotels it was like stepping back in time, a granite building with wooden interiors, exactly fitting with its location, right in the centre of the old town of Guimareas, birthplace of the nation, 2012 European city of culture. The facilities are limited here but the rooms are adequate and comfortable. The staff were friendly and efficient but unfortunately their dining options were limited to breakfast only, not sure why but there are numerous other places to eat outside the door and across the courtyard so that was not a problem. Perfect for exploring the adjoining churches, chapels, palaces and castle so we were content. The city of Guimareas is compact and easy to do by foot, the local buses and taxis are cheap and cheerful and only one hour from Porto by train. Would recommend this as a great weekend break from Porto or a must do stopover on a road trip in northern Portugal. If traveling by car there is also another Pousada outside of town with more facilities, but didn't get to it this time round. Good luck Guimaraes with 2012 you deserve to be visited by many,

As previous reviewers have noted, it is not too easy to gat here by car! When we arrived, many of the surrounding streets were being dug up, so there are some traffic issues. Fortunately, we stopped to consult our map right outside the Tourisi Info Centre, so my wife went in and was given extremely detailed and accurate instructions. Because it is in the town centre, the main entrance door is kept locked, so it was a bit disconcerting at first, but the welcome was good and we were given a very pleasant room overlooking a side street - it was a little gloomy, but with its shutters and secondary glazing was very quiet.
From the outside, the Pousada looks in need of a bit of some external redecoration. The restaurant was closed, although we were offered free transportation to the other Pousada in town, which we declined - there are plenty of small restaurants in the old town. However, next day breakfast was served in a very pleasant room overlooking the square.
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This pousada is ideally located in the heart of the old town. The key sites can be explored on foot from here, as can the nearby outside bars and restaurants.

The pousada is charming. Staff are great. Slight downside is that the rooms are dark but that's about the only downside.

The breakfast was served in a lovely room overlooking the square. the restaurant was closed for evening meals, however, we were shuttled to the other pousada which is also well worth the visit.

Located in the historic centre, this is a well-run hotel. Our room had fairly comfortable beds, beautiful polished wooden floors and a well designed bathroom. The staff were mostly helpful and efficient. Breakfast was taken in a lovely dining room overlooking one of the main squares; plentiful and varied… some very soft but irritating muzak. Free wifi is available in the nearby squares.