Hotel do Elevador

Braga


Set in an antiquated villa just a few paces from the Bom Jesus do Monte shrine, this is one of four Bom Jesus hotels owned by the same company. Its rooms have romantic old-world touches and magical views. The restaurant here has a stunning perch.


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Nearby Braga attractions

1. Escadaria do Bom Jesus do Monte

0.07 MILES

Climbing dramatically to the hilltop pilgrimage site of Bom Jesus do Monte, 5km east of Braga, is this extraordinary staircase, with allegorical fountains…

2. Praça da República

2.27 MILES

The cafes and restaurants on this broad plaza are a pleasant place to start or finish your day. An especially mellow atmosphere descends in the evening,…

3. Fonte do Ídolo

2.34 MILES

Tucked away below street level and concealed by a modern lobby is this evocative ancient spring, one of Braga's unexpected treasures. An essential…

5. Torre de Menagem

2.42 MILES

The square-shaped, crenellated tower behind the cafes on Praça da República is the walled-up Torre de Menagem, which is all that survives of a fortified…

6. Igreja de Santa Cruz

2.46 MILES

Built in the 17th century, Braga's Holy Cross Church features a mix of baroque and Mannerist architectural styles.

7. Capela de NS da Conceição

2.48 MILES

Built in 1525, this pretty church in Braga's historic centre has an azulejo (tile)-clad facade flanked by a striking crenellated tower.

8. Jardim de Santa Bárbara

2.53 MILES

This 17th-century square has narrow paths picking their way through a sea of flowers and topiary. On sunny days the adjacent pedestrianised Rua Justino…