EMAJ Boutique Hotel (Guimarâes, Portugal)

About EMAJ Boutique Hotel

The 4-star Boutique Hotel Emaj was created after the acquisition and restoration of a historic architectural icon of Guimarães, the building of Banco Nacional Ultramarino – national bank, having been preserved interior and exterior details, in order to be transformed into a charming hotel, synonymous with luxury, relaxation and comfort, in a town where you can breathe history and culture. The hotel is located in Largo do Toural, the heart of the city and only a few meters from the historical center of Guimarães - World Heritage of UNESCO and the European Capital of Culture 2012 - a place full of attractions to discover. Due to the central location of Emaj you can easily visit the Castle of Guimarães and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, two important places in Portuguese history and later you can enjoy the sunset at Largo da Oliveira. You may also enjoy visit the Vila Flor Cultural Centre and the Platform of Arts and Culture, both near the hotel and stage of various cultural events such as the recognized Guimarães Jazz. All this without forgetting a mandatory ascent to Mount Penha, via cable car or by the existing trails, where you will have fantastic views of the city.