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Guimarães
Guimarães is the UNESCO-listed birthplace of Portugal, a fully pedestrianised granite old town wrapped around the 10th-century Castelo where the first King of Portugal was born, the 15th-century Paço dos Duques palace, the iconic medieval Largo da Oliveira, and the 617 m Penha mountain reached by Portugal's longest cable car that welcomes leashed dogs in every cabin. Top spots for pets include the Castelo and Paço dos Duques on the castle hill, the Largo da Oliveira with the Gothic Padrão do Salado, and the Penha mountain trails reached by the dog-friendly Teleférico da Penha, especially around the UNESCO historic centre around Largo da Oliveira and Praça de Santiago, the castle hill, and the Costa district along the Penha cable car base.
🗺️ Pet-friendly hotel map: Guimarães
All pet-friendly hotels in Guimarães, live from Booking.com, click any marker to see prices and book.
Why Guimarães with your pet?
Guimarães is the UNESCO-listed birthplace of Portugal, a fully pedestrianised granite old town wrapped around the 10th-century Castelo where the first King of Portugal was born, the 15th-century Paço dos Duques palace, the iconic medieval Largo da Oliveira, and the 617 m Penha mountain reached by Portugal's longest cable car that welcomes leashed dogs in every cabin.
📍 Top spot
the Castelo and Paço dos Duques on the castle hill, the Largo da Oliveira with the Gothic Padrão do Salado, and the Penha mountain trails reached by the dog-friendly Teleférico da Penha.
🏘️ Best area
the UNESCO historic centre around Largo da Oliveira and Praça de Santiago, the castle hill, and the Costa district along the Penha cable car base.
Top pet-friendly hotels: Guimarães
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✈️ Compare pet-friendly flights to Guimarães
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🐾 Travel guide
Complete Guimarães pet travel guide
Restaurants, parks, transport, beaches, vets. Everything you need to know for Guimarães with your pet.
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→Restaurants
Terrace cafés & dog-welcoming spots
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→Parks & Walks
Off-leash zones, trails & green spaces
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→Transport
Metros, trains & pet travel rules
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→Beaches
Dog-friendly beaches & coastal walks
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→Attractions
Sights, museums & things to do
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→Pet Sitting
Trusted sitters & day care services
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→Vets
Emergency vets & animal clinics
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→Local Tips
Local rules, habits & insider tips
🌡️ Typical weather in Guimarães
Average temperatures. Ideal for planning your pet trip
Jan🌧️9°
Feb🌧️10°
Mar🌦️12°
Apr⛅14°
May🌤️17°✓ Best
Jun☀️21°
Jul☀️23°✓ Best
Aug☀️23°✓ Best
Sep☀️20°✓ Best
Oct⛅16°✓ Best
Nov🌧️12°
Dec🌧️9°
🐾 Best months to travel with a pet in Guimarães: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Frequently asked questions
Do hotels in Guimarães genuinely accept pets?+
Yes. The 0 hotels listed on this page have been verified to have an explicit pet-acceptance policy on Booking.com. We don't list hotels that only say "subject to availability". Each property actively welcomes pets.
Where are the best places to walk a dog in Guimarães?+
Guimarães has excellent options: the Castelo and Paço dos Duques on the castle hill, the Largo da Oliveira with the Gothic Padrão do Salado, and the Penha mountain trails reached by the dog-friendly Teleférico da Penha. These areas let dogs exercise freely and are within a short distance of the hotels on this list.
What is the average pet fee in Guimarães hotels?+
Pet fees typically range from €0–€30 per night in Guimarães. Some premium properties charge up to €50. Around 40% of properties on our list charge no additional pet fee. Filter by "dogs stay free" to find them.
Do I need a pet passport to travel to Guimarães?+
If you're travelling from within the EU, an EU pet passport (with up-to-date rabies vaccination) is recommended for Portugal. From outside the EU, check entry requirements with the Portugal embassy in your home country.