Braga Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bom Jesus do Monte featuring heritage elements and a castle
Bom Jesus do Monte featuring a garden and a castle
Braga Cathedral showing street scenes
Palacio dos Biscainhos which includes a park
Palacio dos Biscainhos featuring château or palace, heritage elements and a house

Against a scenic backdrop of mossy mountains, explore museums and churches in a charming city dedicated to religion and antiquity.

Historic architecture and majestic churches make up the charming city of Braga. This third-largest city in Portugal is famous for its religious relics, museums and prosperous soccer team. It’s one of the fastest-growing urban areas in Europe. The city is nestled in a valley between green hills and mountains. Relax in Braga’s Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers.

Make a trip to the Bom Jesus do Monte (Good Jesus of the Mount) sanctuary north of the city. Climb the baroque stairway that meanders around small walls leading up to the church. Although religious structures on the hilltop date back to the 1300s, the current version of the sanctuary was built in the 18th century. Enjoy extraordinary views of Braga from the church.

Visit the Braga Cathedral, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Portugal, dating back to the third century. Admire its striking 15th-century gothic façade and take a tour of the elegant interior. See the São Frutuoso Chapel, an iconic seventh-century monument.

Explore the D. Diogo de Sousa Museum, which was founded in 1918. Its antiques and remnants from Braga come from the prehistoric era through to the Roman occupancy of the city. Look for the Museu dos Biscainhos in the palace of the same name. It is decorated with elegant features and works of art. Inspect the paintings and murals in the palace. You’ll find many remnants collected over the centuries in the site, such as antique furniture, porcelain and clocks.

Stroll through the Garden of Santa Barbara with perfectly trimmed hedges and colourful flower arrangements. Here you’ll see historic artifacts and a view of the Archbishop’s Palace from the garden.

Braga has many transportation links with Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto, due to its proximity along the Atlantic coast. Braga is an ideal spot to learn about the country’s rich history entwined with religion and Roman rule.

Where to stay in Braga

Braga Cathedral showing street scenes

Old Town Braga

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Old Town Braga is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Braga Cathedral and Santa Barbara Garden.

Old Town Braga
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Misericórdia

4/5(4 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Misericórdia and surrounding area, you can visit Braga Cathedral and Termas Romanas do Alto Cidade.

Misericórdia
Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
4 out of 5
85 Rua dos Capelistas, Braga
The price is £65 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£65
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Braga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews)
"It was good as the hotel was in the centre and you could walk everywhere."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
Vila Galé Collection Braga
Vila Galé Collection Braga
4 out of 5
Largo Carlos Amarante 4, Braga, Braga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £125 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£125
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Braga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (490 reviews)
"Very clean, nice place, close to all"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Vila Galé Collection Braga
Basic Braga by Axis
Basic Braga by Axis
2 out of 5
Largo Da Estacao Maximinos, Braga
The price is £48 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£48
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Braga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Arco da Porta Nova and Palacio dos Biscainhos ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (401 reviews)
"Value for money, location, cleaniness"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

Basic Braga by Axis
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Braga Heritage Lofts
Braga Heritage Lofts
3 out of 5
Rua Eça de Queirós 98, Braga, Braga
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Braga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
"The apartments are located on the Braga old town. They are quite spacious, we had a small balcony. The kitchenette was basic in equipment. There wasn’t even a bread knife or a chopping board as an example. Our shower was very very slow drawing and had black gunk in one corner - suggesting it wasn’t ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Braga Heritage Lofts
Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
4 out of 5
Largo São Francisco Braga, Braga
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Braga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and conference space. Popular attractions Praça da República and BragaShopping are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"Safe and quiet"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
Imperial Apartment
Imperial Apartment
4 out of 5
R. das Forças Armadas 98, Braga, Braga
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Braga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hiking/biking on-site and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Parque da Ponte and Fonte do ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"First of all, very nice staff which helped me promptly. The apartment was very clean, well organised, spacious. I had an amazing stay. I hope to return soon."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Imperial Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Braga

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely shops, and cafes.

5/5 - Excellent

Kiki

Beautiful, romantic city with absolutely amazing vegan food options!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful city friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful town, especially with all the Christmas lights. Extremely friendly locals too!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Bit disorientating initially but not too big to lose yourself in and still find your way!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I didn’t have the time to visit a lots of things here in Braga ... but the things which I saw here ... I liked it a lot ... Braga is a beautiful city , clean and save ... with a lots of things to do it ... They are the lovely people too...

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