Hotel Dona Sofia

3.0 star property

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Triple Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Largo S. João do Souto, 131, Braga, 4700-326
  • Archbishop's Palace
    3 min walk
  • Braga Cathedral
    3 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Garden
    3 min walk
  • Braga (BGZ)
    17 min drive

Room options

Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hotel Dona Sofia

Braga hotel in Old Town Braga with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a business center and a meeting room. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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.

During your stay at Hotel Dona Sofia, you're just a quick walk from Archbishop's Palace. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Pius XII Museum and Archbishop's Palace
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 5 spaces per unit)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • Off-site parking for EUR 10 per day; discounts available
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Feather duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 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: 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)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Minh

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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