Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The city of Braga in northwestern Portugal is often referred to as the "Portuguese Rome," owing to its religious architecture and strong links to the Roman Empire. It's packed with cultural and historical attractions and has a number of good hotels in the center of town.
The Hotel Turismo Braga is a four-star hotel right in the heart of the city. It benefits from a popular restaurant serving local cuisine, a swimming pool and a bar. Wireless Internet access is available in communal areas and the hotel has five meeting rooms for business travelers. A twin room starts from $97.50, as of October 2010.
Hotel Turismo Braga
Praceta
4715-036, Braga, Portugal
011-351-253-206-000
hotelturismobraga.com
The Hotel Bracara August is a reasonably priced four-star hotel set in a renovated 14th-century building. It's just a short walk from the city's Nogueira da Silva Museum and is less than a five-minute drive to the Cathedral of Braga. There's a restaurant, tea rooms and a each room has en suite facilities. Double rooms start at $96, as of October 2010.
Hotel Bracara Augusta
Avenida Central, 134
4710-229, Barga, Portugal
011-351-253-206-260
bracaraaugusta.com
With prices starting at $49 for a double room, as of 2010, the Hotel dos Terceiros is a good value for the money. This three-star hotel is located up a pretty side street in the center of the city. Each room has Internet access, cable TV and a telephone.
Hotel dos Terceiros
Rua dos Capelistas, 85
4700-307 Braga, Portugal
011-351-253-270-466
terceiros.com