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Located across the street from the Braga’s Catholic University, Pousada de Juventude de Braga offers a central location. Free WiFi in public areas and parking are available.

The hostel offers private and shared accommodation. All rooms feature private bathrooms.

I have stayed in a number of hostels, and I must say that my experience at HI Braga - Pousada de Juventude tops them all. Its about 15 mins away from the bus terminal on foot and is located opposite a tall and long yellow building. My first impression of the hostel was that it certainly didn’t look or feel like one. The serenity that greeted me when I entered, made me feel like I had entered the reception of a trendy and cool co-working space. The hostel is really big on the Sustainable Development Goals, and if you have zero knowledge about the SDGs, you’ll get to see a lot of things that educate you about it. The bins placed in the rooms and around the hostel all had color coded compartments that help you recycle waste properly, and even the bathrooms had friendly reminders about water usage. The rooms were very neat and spacious enough for a hostel room. My room had 4 bunks that were splint into 2 different compartments and a bathroom and toilet for the 8 occupants to share. Each bed had a charging port for a 2-pin charger and a usb port. When I checked in, I was given a key card, a key to my locker and a meal ticket for breakfast the next morning. The locker had a blanket, 1 large towel and 2 smaller towels in it. The hostel has several places to sit and relax. The lobby downstairs, the common room upstairs and a sit out area upstairs. There are also rest rooms located near the lobby and the common room. The common room has a vending machine for coffee and another for snacks and drinks/water, and a kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The lobby and common room also had interactive screens where you can look at places to visit in the city, create an itinerary and send to your phone. You can also choose to get a map of the city from the reception. I was really impressed by the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the hostel and the facilities there and I know that I’ll definitely lodge there again when next I’m in Braga.

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8.7
Excellent
1,830 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Located in Braga and within 600 metres of Braga Se Cathedral, Liber Guest House features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 3.7 km from University of Minho - Braga Campus, 25 km from Salado Memorial and 26 km from Ducal Palace. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the hostel.

I like the property it’s clean and comfortable all we need is there available. Thank you. Nice location.

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8.3
Very Good
339 reviews
Price from
$53
per night

Sweet Home Braga Hostel & Guest House features free WiFi, a garden, small ponds and provides a daily breakfast. The unit is 3 km from the historical Braga centre.

All the comfortable rooms come with access to shared bathroom facilities and have parquet floors. The rooms also include a balcony, with a view. The hostel has a common lounge area with a flat-screen cable TV, Blu-ray player,

Location beautiful but unpaved access road was annoying. The accommodation was very good and the large kitchen was excellent.

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8.8
Excellent
291 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

The unit offers accommodation in dormitories and has free WiFi in all areas. Each dormitory includes access to shared bathroom facilities and comes equipped with bunk beds, heating and lockers. Featuring views for the historic streets of Braga, guests have linen and towels provided.

The crew, the facilities, the feeling of being a part of this glorious family.

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8.1
Very Good
575 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Casa Augusta 4 features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Braga. The property is located 3.7 km from University of Minho - Braga Campus, 26 km from Salado Memorial and 26 km from Ducal Palace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1 km from Braga Se Cathedral.

At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. All rooms have bed linen.

The opportunity for a solo traveller to get a private room for a very good price

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8
Very Good
27 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Ideally set in the Old Town district of Braga, Fonte Branca Guest House - Sé is set 90 metres from Braga Se Cathedral, 3.5 km from University of Minho - Braga Campus and 400 metres from Biscainhos Museum. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Each room comes with a balcony with views of the city.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hostel the rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower.

It was just amazing. The hostel located in the center of everything in old town, near restaurants, shops, historical places. VERY clean. I can say that not always in the 5stars hotels you can find so clean environment. Everything is new. You have air condition and fan if you need. Hot water is always. You have a well equipped kitchen. Really an excellent place. It is also good for families of 5 (room has 5 beds).

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8.6
Excellent
14 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Casa Augusta 3 is situated in Braga, within 26 km of Ducal Palace and 26 km of Guimarães Castle. The property is around 400 metres from Braga Se Cathedral, 3.9 km from University of Minho - Braga Campus and 25 km from Salado Memorial. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

At the hostel rooms come with a private bathroom.

I like it,it's clean and has good stuff

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7.7
Good
107 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Well located in the Old Town district of Braga, Barão 35 Guest House is located 300 metres from Braga Se Cathedral, 3.9 km from University of Minho - Braga Campus and 25 km from Salado Memorial. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view.

Ducal Palace is 26 km from the hostel, while Guimarães Castle is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 56 km from Barão 35 Guest House.

The staff was relly nice with me and help me during my days in the hotel. The common spaces are very comfortable and the rooms are clean. The storage space is really helpful if you are traveling with a lot of luggage like me.

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7.8
Good
263 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Sasimi Nice Hostel is set in Braga, 300 metres from Braga Se Cathedral and 4.8 km from University of Minho - Braga Campus. The property is situated 25 km from Salado Memorial, 25 km from Ducal Palace and 25 km from Guimarães Castle. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and an ATM for guests.

It overlooked an amazing garden right in the enter of Braga. We were in the center of the city and we’re able to get around regally easily.

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7
Good
381 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Offering a barbecue and views of the mountain, Braga Historic Center Hostel is situated in Braga, 50 metres from Braga Se Cathedral and 20 metres from Porta Nova Arch.

A flat-screen TV, DVD player and Nintendo Wii, as well as a computer and a CD player are featured. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Enjoy a cup of coffee from your terrace or balcony. Every room is equipped with a shared bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Braga Historic Center Hostel features free WiFi throughout the property.

Elvis made me and my brother feel right at home as soon as we met him. He was super helpful in helping us figure out how to get to geres in the morning. He made coffee and left fruit and even cake out for us as well! Everyone was very nice inside the hostel. there are different areas to relax or socialize in the house as well which was great! Thank you for making us feel so comfortable Elvis ! Will come back if we are in Braga again! Double plus: i left my expensive blue tooth headphones on accident. Elvis found them, and messaged me that he was guarding them for me till we returned from Geres. Honest and trustworthy!

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6.3
Review score
651 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

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  • HI Braga - Pousada de Juventude
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,830 reviews

    Located across the street from the Braga’s Catholic University, Pousada de Juventude de Braga offers a central location. Free WiFi in public areas and parking are available.

    The stuff, location and the room itself were good.

  • Liber Guest House
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 338 reviews

    Located in Braga and within a 7-minute walk of Braga Se Cathedral, Liber Guest House features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Localização perfeita, ambiente limpo e organizado.

  • Sasimi Nice Hostel
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 381 reviews

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Sasimi Nice Hostel is located in Braga, a 3-minute walk from Braga Se Cathedral and 3 miles from University of Minho - Braga Campus.

    the stay was excellent and the hosts very friendly

  • Sweet Home Braga Hostel & Guest House
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 291 reviews

    Sweet Home Braga Hostel & Guest House features free WiFi, a garden, small ponds and provides a daily breakfast. The unit is 1.9 mi from the historical Braga center.

    Clean house, new furniture, nice garden, well furnished

  • Fonte Branca Guest House - Sé
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 14 reviews

    Ideally set in the Old Town district of Braga, Fonte Branca Guest House - Sé is set 295 feet from Braga Se Cathedral, 2.2 mi from University of Minho - Braga Campus and 1312 feet from Biscainhos...

    O pessoal foi muito atencioso, prestativo e eu me senti acolhido.

  • Casa Augusta 2
    Budget options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 48 reviews

    Casa Augusta 2 has accommodations in Braga. The property is located a 4-minute walk from Braga Se Cathedral, 2.4 miles from University of Minho - Braga Campus and 16 miles from Salado Memorial.

    Tutto, l'accoglienza , i servizi , le stanze,ecc..

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Hostels that guests love in Braga

  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,830 reviews
    Modern and clean youth hostel with a big bathroom. Friendly staff. Obrigado!
    Karsten
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 195 reviews
    Great location that's central to everything and very helpful host. We stayed in a room that had three beds and 2 baths. Room was comfy, very clean and neighborhood was very safe. Loved the bar next door where you could get a pretty decent cup of port to go and water.
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    Christine
    Family with young children
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 107 reviews
    The hostel is located right in the heart of the city. The staff is really friendly and trying their best to accommodate you even when there are language barriers. The kitchen is fully equipped but because of the many tenants there's not always a lot of room in the fridge. It's really cheap compared to the rest hostels in Braga.
    Maria Nefeli
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,830 reviews
    Very good value for money. Centrally located. English-speaking staff was always helpful. The facilities are newly built and kept clean. Breakfast is your typical continental with bread, salami, cheese, selection of yoghurts, spreads, coffee, tea and juice. Definitely good solution, if you are looking for a cheap, yet safe and well maintained hostel.
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    Zbyněk
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,830 reviews
    Genuinely one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. The facilities are amazing. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The breakfast was decent and the staff are wonderful. All this for a very low and affordable price. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
    Kane
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $76.09
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,505 reviews
    Location could not have been better. We booked last minute and happened to be in Braga during the Roman festival which was awesome! Ana was incredibly helpful and made a v last minute trip a highlight of our time in Portugal so far. Despite all the buzz and excitement from the festival, the sound proofed rooms meant that we were not at all disturbed by it. Slept well. The building was easy for us to access but felt very safe and secure.
    Shana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $48.06
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 229 reviews
    Perfectly fine cheap and cheerful budget option, I'd stay there again. Warm, clean, near the bus station and town centre and great to have the use of a kitchen.
    Rachael
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $40.58
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,419 reviews
    ANOTHER IBIS BUDGET. CHEAPER
    Alpaco
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,830 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've ever been to. The room was clean, there have been 8 people in one room, sharing one bathroom with a shower and toilet. Each bed had its own electric and USB outlet. The room wasn't big, but it was enough to stay the night. The staff in the reception was nice. I was able to store the luggage and pick it up later after check out.
    Dominika
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $293.70
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,491 reviews
    Turned from a former hospital into a beautiful place for guests this hotels contained many positive surprises, signaling the good taste of the interior designers. We had wonderful rooms, spacious and with a balcony. The pool was wonderful as was breakfast each morning! So many great delicacies to choose from and a lovely place to sit. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Safe parking. Great location to visit the beautiful city of Braga!
    Alfred I
    Family with young children

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