Your stay — Hostel Prime
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Capela da Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Domingos (215 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Claustro da Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Domingos (218 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de São Pedro (334 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Capela dos Passos da Paixão de Cristo (340 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Triângulo — 137 m · ~2 min walk
Parque Infantil da Quintã — 863 m · ~11 min walk
Sociedade Martins Sarmento — 176 m · ~2 min walk
Teatro Jordão — 752 m · ~9 min walk
Parque Infantil Sidónio Ferreira — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 277 m · ~3 min walk
Farmácia da Praça — 185 m · ~2 min walk
BlackStore — 659 m · ~8 min walk
Guimarães — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Good to know — Guimaraes
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
GuimaraesIn Guimarães, dial 112 for any emergency (police, ambulance, fire). English-speaking operators available. For non-urgent police matters, contact the local PSP station at +351 253 422 222. For health advice, call the SNS 24 line at 808 24 24 24.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Guimaraes, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel Prime
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 277 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia da Praça — 185 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Porto Campanhã station (via metro from airport) → Guimarães train station (Av. D. Afonso Henriques)
💡 From airport take Metro line E to Campanhã (30 mins, €2.50). At Campanhã buy a 'Guimarães' ticket from machines – valid for the train only. Station is a 15-min walk to hotel, or catch local bus #001.
Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport → Hotel São Mamede, Guimarães
💡 Book via TaxiGuimaraes (fixed rate €45) or use Uber/Bolt from the airport – same price but no cash needed. Avoid flagging down cabs at arrivals without a pre-booked price.
Guimarães train station → Hotel São Mamede, Guimarães
💡 Cheaper than walking with luggage – use the rank outside the station. Pay cash or ask for a receipt. For return, the hotel can call one for you.
Porto Airport (Arrivals bus stop) → Guimarães bus station (Terminal Rodoviário)
💡 Buy ticket online or at the airport kiosk – cash only on board. Get off at 'Guimarães Terminal' then it's a 10-min walk uphill to São Mamede. Pack light; no luggage racks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hostel Prime?
Check-in at Hostel Prime is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Guimaraes
💡 Free entry every Sunday. Fridays tend to be empty—you can easily see everything in under an hour.
💡 Visit at dusk when the square is quiet and the church facade lights up—no crowds, and the light is best for photos.
💡 Avoid the €8 cable car—hike the well-marked trail from the back of the Largo da Cividade parking lot. Takes 40 minutes and offers great views.
💡 Entry costs €2 but is free on Sunday mornings before noon. Go early to avoid queues.
💡 Entry costs €5, but students and over-65s get 50% off. Combine with the castle for a €6 combined ticket.