Guimaraes Youth Hostel in Guimaraes … I was here for one night and thought that it was a great hotel. Shame that it was basically empty. Guimaraes deserves more tourists because it's a lovely city. Well worth a day or two. You can't go wrong with this well priced hostel.
Guimaraes Youth Hostel in Guimaraes … It's definitely a hidden gem -- don't go for it unless you have a GPS or a detailed map print in your pocket. But you would be much (pleasantly) surprised as soon as you get in there -- it's more like a hotel. Definitely worth considering if you ever get to Guimaraes.
Pousada de Juventude de Braga in Braga … The Braga HI Hostel is just north of the city center (Praca da Republica), but the lack of any signposting makes it a little hard to find. There's only a small, weathered Pousada de Juventude sign on the outside of the building, so make sure you have a map of the hostel's location before you're heading to Braga. The staff isn't always as friendly they could be and their administration seems to be a little messy, but they are generally willing to help (they arranged an early breakfast for me at 7:15 a.m. when I wanted to leave early one day). The kitchen facilities are a bit poor -- the fridge is way too small for the size of the hostel, the number of pots and pans is limited, and most kitchenware looks a bit dodgy (including plates, cups). However, the common room is ok and they have a nice (though bit outdated) noticeboard with information about the area. Beds look old-fashioned but are actually really comfortable, though the space between upper and lower bed was pretty small…
Apulia Praia Hotel in Apúlia … Extremely good value, new, modern, clean, comfortable and large room and bathroom, excellent self-service breakfast, near the splendid beach. Only problem -- do not rely on hotel personnel for information about public transport. They have the timetables but they even don't know where the bus stops are located. For a faster transfer to Esposende or Povoa (direction Porto) catch the bus on the main road (bus stop Apulia) which is a bit away. Connections from the bus stop Apulia Praia (near the church) are rare.
Guimaraes Youth Hostel in Guimaraes … Guimaraes Youth Hostel is a five-star hostel. Not only is it spotlessly clean, spacious, and friendly, but there is a full kitchen with a big fridge, several dining rooms, a terrific breakfast, a large patio, plenty of bathrooms and showers, no end of hot water, game tables, large-screen TV, CD…
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