Hotel Fundador - Guimarães

3-star hotel atop a hill overlooking Guimarães UNESCO centre, beside the railway station

Location and Access

Hotel Fundador Guimarães sits atop a hill with panoramic views of Guimarães, directly adjacent to the town's railway station. The hotel offers free garage parking with an electric vehicle charging station, and the historic centre is a 10-minute walk away. Guests have direct access to the train station for easy travel to Porto and Braga.

Rooms and Comfort

All rooms at Hotel Fundador Guimaraes Portugal feature large windows and wooden floors, with LCD satellite TV, a safe box, and a minibar. The bathrooms include a shower, and each room is a non-smoking room. Room types include double rooms, twin rooms, triple rooms, and suites, some offering views of the historic district.

Dining and Breakfast

The top-floor bar serves Portuguese wines and local spirits, with a buffet breakfast served each morning that includes fresh produce and local cuisine. Breakfast is also available for delivery to the rooms. Traditional Minho food is available at several nearby restaurants within 50 metres of the hotel.

Business and Services

Hotel Fundador provides a conference room with capacity for 110 people, making it suitable for business travelers. The multilingual staff offers travel assistance, and the 24-hour front desk provides invoice processing and security services. Additional services include dry cleaning, ironing, and laundry, plus a vending machine for snacks and beverages.

Nearby Attractions and Cultural Heritage

Guimarães Castle is within walking distance, and the Vila Flor Cultural Centre is located 500 metres from the hotel. The Historic Centre of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a short walk away. The hotel's location also provides convenient access to trips to Braga.

• Location: Adjacent to train station, 10 min walk to UNESCO historic centre
• Rooms: Spacious rooms with LCD TV, minibar, safe, wooden floors
• Dining: Top-floor bar with Portuguese wines, buffet breakfast with local cuisine
• Business: Conference room for 110 people, multilingual staff
• Amenities: Free garage parking, EV charging station, 24-hour front desk
• Nearby: Guimarães Castle, Vila Flor Cultural Centre, Braga access

License number: 857