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Hotel Dona Sofia

3.0 star property
Hotel in Braga with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Lounge
Bar (on property)
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Hotel Dona Sofia in Old Town Braga welcomes visitors with thoughtful amenities including continental breakfast and free WiFi. Guests can schedule dry cleaning services, treat themselves to a manicure or pedicure at the spa, or unwind with a drink at the hotel bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Largo S. João do Souto, 131, Braga, 4700-326

What's nearby

  • Braga Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Garden - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • BragaShopping - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Minho University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bom Jesus do Monte - 7 min drive - 2.9 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
  • ‪Pastelaria Santa Cruz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Donna Sé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frigideiras do Cantinho - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Dona Sofia

Hotel located in Old Town Braga
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Dona Sofia. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Dona Sofia offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), free cribs/infant beds, and day beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

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 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Hotel Dona Sofia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Dona Sofia?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Dona Sofia?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Dona Sofia?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Dona Sofia located?

Located in Old Town Braga, this hotel is steps from Pius XII Museum, Archbishop's Palace, and Medina Museum. Braga Cathedral and Antigo Paço Episcopal & Around are just steps away. Braga Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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