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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for exploring. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its historic sites, and the gardens create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: HI Guimarães – Pousada de Juventude - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Guimarães Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with lockers and linens. Prestige Gold Residence - You can take advantage of free WiFi at this property.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 9°C. The rainiest months in Guimarães are October, December, January and November, with each month seeing an average of 240 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to explore these things around Guimarães. Get out into nature with places such as Penha, Santa Barbara Garden and In Guas do Gerês. Cultural attractions include Museu de Arte Primitiva Moderna, Museu de Alberto Sampaio and Centro Internacional das Artes Jose Guimaraes. Visit landmarks such as Citania de Briteiros, Casa dos Lobo Machado and Paco dos Duques de Braganca.

Keep this information about transit options in Guimarães on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro), located 24.2 mi (39 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Vila Real (VRL), situated 32 mi (51.4 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Guimarães Station, Covas Station or Pereirinhas Station.