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Vila Gale Collection Braga

Largo Carlos Amarante, 150, Braga, Portugal, 4700-308
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About us

As one of the most ancient cities in the country, of over 2,000 years, Braga combines the traditional and the modern to perfection, providing a journey through history and architecture of various eras. In this northern city of Portugal, the heart of the Minho region, one may observe remains of Roman times (when it was called Bracara Augusta, honoring emperor Augustus). But one may also visit the country’s first Cathedral, which was ordered to be built in the twelfth century. Or visit the municipal stadium of Braga, designed by Eduardo Souto Moura, an architect distinguished with the Pritzker Prize in 2011. An indispensable city in the religious tourism route – it is a must to climb up to Bom Jesus do Monte by foot, for the bravest, or by taking on the picturesque funicular from 1882, the first in the Iberian Peninsula - Braga is famous for its many churches and sanctuaries, for its religious art, for its baroque inspiration and its historical center. Full of life throughout the year, this city retains a youthful and vibrant spirit, thanks to the student atmosphere, the university center and its technological vibrancy - in fact, this is where the Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory is set. Not to mention its cultural richness, countless annual events and the local gastronomy, particularly the Frigideiras (meat puff pastry mini-pies), Braga-style Cod, papas de Sarrabulho (shredded pork stew in a curdled blood gravy), roast kid, Abade de Priscos Pudding or the irresistible biscuits Fidalguinhos. Devoted to the history of convents and the founding of Portugal, this unit integrates the Collection concept, distinguished by its quality service. Vila Galé Collection Braga is born from the rehabilitation of the former São Marcos hospital, a building of public interest, dating from 1508 and built where there used to be a hermitage devoted to São Marcos, a hostel and a Templar convent. Respecting the building’s historical and architectural side, this hotel maintains the existing structure and recovers elements such as the original vaulted ceilings.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space8,288 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms123
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Portugal Tourism
Camara Municipal De Lisboa

Awards

Industry awards
AHP - Environmental Sustainability 2018 Loved by Guests" by Hotels.com Clean&Safe – Establishment complying with Health Measures by Turismo de Portugal Safe Travels aproved by World Travel & Tourism Council

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa or salon

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Ecostars ESG AI
Sustainability level: 2 Ecostars

Certification body:Ecostars

Issued: 8/12/2025 Expires: 8/12/2027

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
8,288.2 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,552.1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
1,205.6 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
D. Afonso Henriques
3,552.1 sq. ft.
-
11.5 ft.
300
45
200
270
300
96
80
Ponte de Lima
322.9 sq. ft.
-
7.5 ft.
25
12
--
25
15
-
Viana do Castelo
387.5 sq. ft.
-
7.5 ft.
36
12
--
36
24
20
Guimarães
656.6 sq. ft.
-
8.3 ft.
48
25
40
-
48
36
20
Braga
645.8 sq. ft.
-
7.8 ft.
55
27
40
55
55
36
20
Carlos Amarante
721.2 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
70
45
50
70
70
42
14
André Soares
1,205.6 sq. ft.
-
11.6 ft.
144
36
80
120
144
63
42
D. Rodrigo Moura Teles
796.5 sq. ft.
-
13.1 ft.
100
36
50
100
80
42
14

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
123
Suites
15

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 32.93 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

Local Attractions

Clube de Golf de Braga

Recreation
10 kms
Clube de Golf de Braga

Cinemax Braga Shopping

Nightlife
2 kms
Cinemax Braga Shopping

Igreja de São Marcos; Sé de Braga; Igreja de São Vicente; Igreja do Carmo; Igreja do Pópulo

Recreation
8 kms
Igreja de São Marcos; Sé de Braga; Igreja de São Vicente; Igreja do Carmo; Igreja do Pópulo

Museu Pio XII; Museu dos Biscainhos; Museo de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa;

Museum
2 kms
Museu Pio XII; Museu dos Biscainhos; Museo de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa;

City Center

Recreation
0 kms
walking distance for main city landmarks

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Facility Restrictions

PORTO AIRPORT , Francisco Sá Carneiro

Additional details

Vila Galé Collection Braga offers 123 rooms; among them, we highlight 20 family rooms. 10 superior rooms and 15 suites. One of the rooms is adapted for people with reduced mobility. The Vila Galé Collection Braga hotel has the ideal space for holding your business meetings or for festive events. Having you and your company in mind, it offers rooms for meetings, congresses, events or team building actions, but also adaptable for weddings, christenings or parties.

Vila Gale Collection Braga Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

Were practices at Vila Gale Collection Braga developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Vila Gale Collection Braga clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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