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Hotel Bracara Augusta

Avenida Central nº 134
Rated 8.3 in 792 reviews

Hotel Bracara Augusta is a charming establishment nestled in the heart of Braga, Portugal, where contemporary comfort meets rich historical heritage. This hotel beautifully combines modern design elements with the city’s traditional architecture, providing guests with a unique experience that reflects the essence of the region.

Within its well-appointed spaces, Hotel Bracara Augusta offers a range of amenities aimed at ensuring a pleasant and relaxing stay. The hotel features tastefully decorated rooms, equipped with modern conveniences that cater to both leisure and business travelers. Guests can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, along with access to a cozy lounge area and on-site dining options that celebrate local flavors and ingredients.

The location of Hotel Bracara Augusta is ideal for exploring Braga's vibrant cultural scene. The hotel sits conveniently close to major landmarks, allowing guests to delve into the city’s historical sites, charming streets, and lively squares. With attentive service and a commitment to creating a welcoming environment, Hotel Bracara Augusta stands out as a preferred choice for visitors seeking a genuine connection to the local culture.

Whether you are in Braga for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a business trip, Hotel Bracara Augusta offers an inviting base from which to explore the many attractions that this beautiful city has to offer. Its blend of comfort, style, and location makes it a noteworthy option for any traveler.

Climate and Weather

January
 14°
 5°
 14°
 4
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
 15°
 5°
 13°
 5
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
March
 18°
 7°
 13°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
April
 19°
 8°
 14°
 7
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
May
 22°
 11°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
June
 25°
 14°
 17°
 9
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
July
 28°
 16°
 19°
 10
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
August
 28°
 16°
 20°
 10
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
September
 26°
 14°
 19°
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
October
 21°
 11°
 18°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
November
 16°
 8°
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 16
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December
 14°
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 16
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Michelin Restaurants in Braga and near Hotel Bracara Augusta

Braga Cathedral
Braga Cathedral
Cathedral
0.6km / 0.37mi
Biscainhos Museum
Biscainhos Museum
Building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.8km / 0.5mi
Fountain of the Idol
Fountain of the Idol
Roman fountain in São José de São Lázaro, Braga, Portugal
340m / 370yd
Nogueira da Silva Museum
Nogueira da Silva Museum
Museum in Braga, Portugal
170m / 190yd
Castle of Braga
Castle of Braga
Building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
340m / 370yd
Episcopal Palace, Braga
Episcopal Palace, Braga
Palace in Braga
0.5km / 0.32mi
Chapel of São Frutuoso
Chapel of São Frutuoso
Chapel in Braga, Portugal
1.9km / 1.2mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
410m / 450yd
Santa Cruz Church
Santa Cruz Church
Church in Braga, Portugal
420m / 460yd
Pius XII Museum
Pius XII Museum
History museum in Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.37mi
Chafariz dos Castelos
Chafariz dos Castelos
Fountain in Braga, Portugal.
0.6km / 0.34mi
Pillory of Braga
Pillory of Braga
Pillory in Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.37mi
Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum
Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum
Museum in Braga, Portugal.
0.8km / 0.48mi
Image Museum
Image Museum
0.8km / 0.51mi
Fountain of Campo das Hortas
Fountain of Campo das Hortas
Fountain in Sé, Braga, Portugal
0.9km / 0.55mi
Fonte de Santiago
Fonte de Santiago
Fontain in Braga
1.2km / 0.76mi
Igreja Paroquial de São Vítor
Igreja Paroquial de São Vítor
Church in Braga
0.6km / 0.34mi
St Vincent's Church, Braga
St Vincent's Church, Braga
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.5km / 0.33mi
Convento, Colégio e Igreja dos Congregados, também denominado «da Congregação de São Filipe Néri»
Convento, Colégio e Igreja dos Congregados, também denominado «da Congregação de São Filipe Néri»
120m / 130yd
Igreja dos Terceiros
Igreja dos Terceiros
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
370m / 410yd
Church of Carmo
Church of Carmo
Church in Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.35mi
Igreja e Convento do Pópulo
Igreja e Convento do Pópulo
Church in Braga, Portugal
0.7km / 0.46mi
Arco da Porta Nova
Arco da Porta Nova
Monument in Braga, Portugal
0.8km / 0.5mi
Monastery of The Visitation of Holy Mary
Monastery of The Visitation of Holy Mary
1.2km / 0.74mi
Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.6km / 0.38mi
Senhora-a-Branca Church
Senhora-a-Branca Church
Church in Braga Portugal
300m / 330yd
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (Braga)
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (Braga)
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
270m / 290yd
Capela de São Sebastião das Carvalheiras
Capela de São Sebastião das Carvalheiras
Chapel in Braga
0.9km / 0.54mi
Carvalheiras Roman ruins
Carvalheiras Roman ruins
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
0.9km / 0.57mi
Bridge Park
Bridge Park
Urban public Park in Braga, Portugal
1km / 0.6mi
Roman Theatre of Braga
Roman Theatre of Braga
Roman theater in Braga, Portugal
0.9km / 0.59mi
Cruzeiro do Campo das Hortas
Cruzeiro do Campo das Hortas
Cross in Braga, Portugal
0.8km / 0.52mi
São Marcos Church
São Marcos Church
Church in Braga Portugal
390m / 430yd
Convento de São Francisco
Convento de São Francisco
Former convent in Braga Portugal
1.8km / 1.2mi
Statue of Pius XII in Braga
Statue of Pius XII in Braga
Statue in Braga Portugal
250m / 270yd
Bust of Alberto Cruz
Bust of Alberto Cruz
Bust in Braga Portugal
240m / 260yd
Bust of Domingos Leite Pereira
Bust of Domingos Leite Pereira
Bust in Braga Portugal.
0.7km / 0.44mi
Statue of Peter V of Portugal in Braga
Statue of Peter V of Portugal in Braga
Statue in Braga Portugal
260m / 280yd
Bust of João Penha
Bust of João Penha
Bust in Braga Portugal
260m / 290yd
Bust of José Veiga
Bust of José Veiga
Bust in Braga Portugal
240m / 260yd
Monumento a Francisco Sanches
Monumento a Francisco Sanches
Statue in Braga, Portugal
480m / 0.3mi
Bust of José Salgado
Bust of José Salgado
Bust in Braga Portugal
490m / 0.31mi
Bust of Monsenhor Airosa
Bust of Monsenhor Airosa
Bust in Braga Portugal
0.8km / 0.51mi
Movimento Perpétuo
Movimento Perpétuo
Sculpture in Braga Portugal.
1km / 0.63mi
Bust of Nogueira da Silva
Bust of Nogueira da Silva
Bust in Braga Portugal
180m / 200yd

What to do in Braga and near Hotel Bracara Augusta

Braga Cathedral
Braga Cathedral
Cathedral
0.6km / 0.37mi
Biscainhos Museum
Biscainhos Museum
Building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.8km / 0.5mi
Fountain of the Idol
Fountain of the Idol
Roman fountain in São José de São Lázaro, Braga, Portugal
340m / 370yd
Nogueira da Silva Museum
Nogueira da Silva Museum
Museum in Braga, Portugal
170m / 190yd
Castle of Braga
Castle of Braga
Building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
340m / 370yd
Episcopal Palace, Braga
Episcopal Palace, Braga
Palace in Braga
0.5km / 0.32mi
Chapel of São Frutuoso
Chapel of São Frutuoso
Chapel in Braga, Portugal
1.9km / 1.2mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
410m / 450yd
Santa Cruz Church
Santa Cruz Church
Church in Braga, Portugal
420m / 460yd
Pius XII Museum
Pius XII Museum
History museum in Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.37mi
Chafariz dos Castelos
Chafariz dos Castelos
Fountain in Braga, Portugal.
0.6km / 0.34mi
Pillory of Braga
Pillory of Braga
Pillory in Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.37mi
Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum
Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum
Museum in Braga, Portugal.
0.8km / 0.48mi
Image Museum
Image Museum
0.8km / 0.51mi
Fountain of Campo das Hortas
Fountain of Campo das Hortas
Fountain in Sé, Braga, Portugal
0.9km / 0.55mi
Fonte de Santiago
Fonte de Santiago
Fontain in Braga
1.2km / 0.76mi
Igreja Paroquial de São Vítor
Igreja Paroquial de São Vítor
Church in Braga
0.6km / 0.34mi
St Vincent's Church, Braga
St Vincent's Church, Braga
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.5km / 0.33mi
Convento, Colégio e Igreja dos Congregados, também denominado «da Congregação de São Filipe Néri»
Convento, Colégio e Igreja dos Congregados, também denominado «da Congregação de São Filipe Néri»
120m / 130yd
Igreja dos Terceiros
Igreja dos Terceiros
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
370m / 410yd
Church of Carmo
Church of Carmo
Church in Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.35mi
Igreja e Convento do Pópulo
Igreja e Convento do Pópulo
Church in Braga, Portugal
0.7km / 0.46mi
Arco da Porta Nova
Arco da Porta Nova
Monument in Braga, Portugal
0.8km / 0.5mi
Monastery of The Visitation of Holy Mary
Monastery of The Visitation of Holy Mary
1.2km / 0.74mi
Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.6km / 0.38mi
Senhora-a-Branca Church
Senhora-a-Branca Church
Church in Braga Portugal
300m / 330yd
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (Braga)
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (Braga)
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
270m / 290yd
Capela de São Sebastião das Carvalheiras
Capela de São Sebastião das Carvalheiras
Chapel in Braga
0.9km / 0.54mi
Carvalheiras Roman ruins
Carvalheiras Roman ruins
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
0.9km / 0.57mi
Bridge Park
Bridge Park
Urban public Park in Braga, Portugal
1km / 0.6mi

About Braga

In Braga, there are several notable activities and sites to explore. The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is a must-visit, famous for its stunning baroque stairway that leads to the church. The panoramic views from the top provide a serene backdrop for reflection. Another significant landmark is the Braga Cathedral, which is one of the oldest in Portugal. Its architecture reflects various styles, showcasing the city's rich history.

Wandering through Braga's historic center allows you to appreciate the charming streets and squares, with the Praça da República as a focal point. This area is perfect for enjoying local cafes and observing daily life. The Arch of the New Gate and the Palace of the Raio are also interesting sites that highlight the city’s architectural heritage.

For those interested in culture, the Museum of Image offers insights into photography and visual arts. The University of Minho, located nearby, is known for its vibrant student life and hosts various cultural events throughout the year.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Parque da Ponte, a beautiful green space ideal for leisurely walks or picnics. The surrounding countryside also provides opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural beauty of the region.

Lastly, experiencing the local cuisine is essential. Braga is known for its traditional dishes, and visiting local restaurants can provide a taste of the region's culinary offerings. Overall, Braga presents a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a worthwhile destination.




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