Travelers find exceptional comfort and convenience in this city-center hotel with practical amenities including self-parking and professional dry cleaning services.
Hotel Fundador welcomes visitors to its central location with practical amenities. Multilingual staff assist with any needs while guests enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry services, and relaxing moments at the cozy bar. Previous visitors praise the well-maintained property.
Located in Guimarães, Hotel Fundador is in the city center. Aventauros and Quinta da Lixa Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penha and Parque das Termas de Vizela. Centro Cultural Vila Flor and Casa dos Lobo Machado are also worth visiting. Visit our Guimarães travel guide
4810431, Guimarães, Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques, 740, Apartado 331
What's nearby
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Guimaraes Castle
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Guimaraes Shopping Mall
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e Santos Passos
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Palace Duques de Bragança
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Guimarães Station
3 min walk
Porto Airport (OPO)
36 min drive
Restaurants
Churrasqueira do Toural
7 min walk
Nicolau
5 min walk
Doçaria Midouro
5 min walk
Tio Júlio
8 min walk
Pastelaria Nova Camir
7 min walk
About this property
Hotel Fundador
Hotel in the city center
Hotel Fundador provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and multilingual staff
A front-desk safe, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 97 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 9 per person
A bar/lounge
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
12 floors
Built in 1980
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 562
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Fundador Guimaraes
Hotel Fundador Guimaraes
Fundador Hotel Guimarães
Hotel Fundador Hotel
Hotel Fundador Guimarães
Hotel Fundador Hotel Guimarães
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Fundador pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Fundador?
As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Fundador on Mar 10, 2026 start from ¥9,685, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Fundador?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Fundador?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Hotel Fundador located?
Located in the heart of Guimarães, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Centro Cultural Vila Flor, Igreja de Sao Francisco, and Casa dos Lobo Machado. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira and Largo da Oliveira are also within 15 minutes. Guimarães Station is only a 3-minute walk and Covas Station is 26 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
Hotel Fundador Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
Our room was very clean, comfortable and bigger than we expected. All staff we met were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast also exceeded our expectations. We have been very happy with our stay.
The room was spacious, clean, modern and very walkable to the nearby historical attractions and restaurants. The staff were wonderful, friendly, and very helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and very tasty. Would definitely stay here again when in Guimarães.
Very impressed with this hotel - it had plenty of space, was modern and clean, free parking and a free breakfast on the 12th floor with incredible views of Guimaraes. Good value too. It's next to the train station so it is convenient (I didn't hear any noise from trains or road). It's a 5-10 minutes walk into the old centre, but plenty of restaurants along the way. I'd stay here again.
Alexander
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Darlene
Oct 15, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the location. The breakfast was wonderful especially dining with a view.
The room, on the 11th floor, was like a sauna. Airconditioning did not work. It only pumped out heat and was very noisy. Better wear ear plugs as the rooms are very noisy.
No air condition But the front desk lady ( very kind lady I forgot her name) understood our problem and changed our room to different room to get more fresh air .