TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

Braga is a cultural, commercial and religious centre in the north of Portugal. The city is famous not only for its monuments but also for the religious ceremonies that take place throughout the year, mainly during the Holy Week, at Easter. For further information, click here: https://www.cm-braga.pt/en.

Established in 1973, the University of Minho is a leading higher education institution in Portugal, located in Braga. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, emphasizing academic excellence and research innovation. With a vibrant campus and a focus on international collaboration, the university welcomes students and visitors from around the world. For further information, click here: 

 https://www.uminho.pt/EN/Pages/default.aspx. 

✈️ The closest airport to Braga is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, which accommodates all types of flights, including low-cost options. The airport is located approximately 45 km (28 miles) from Braga. An alternative airport is Vigo, Spain. For convenient transportation, GetBus offers an affordable express service with daily connections between Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport and Braga. You can make reservations through their website or at the coach station in Braga: http://www.getbus.eu/index.php?lang=en&seccao=2

🚉 The train ride from Porto (Campanhã or S.Bento train stations) to Braga takes about one hour. Porto-Braga and Braga-Porto timetables are available at: http://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/train-times. From Lisbon to Braga you can either take the Alfa Pendular train or the Intercidades train. The Alfa Pendular is a high-speed train, but it is more expensive than the Intercidades. Lisbon-Braga/Braga-Lisbon timetables are available at: http://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/train-timescp/.

🚇 Porto is served by a surface metro that covers several areas of the city as well as many surrounding areas. The ticket costs about 3€ (Line E) from the Sá Carneiro airport to the Campanhã train station. Tickets can be bought at every metro station. For further information about the metro in Porto, see: http://www.metrodoporto.pt/en

🚍 The buses that go to the University of Minho are no. 24 (Sequeira-Gualtar / Gualtar-Sequeira) and no. 7 (Celeirós-S. Mamede de Este / S. Mamede de Este-Celeirós). Please keep in mind that sometimes the bus number is not visible, so you may need to pay attention to the names of the routes as shown in parentheses. Tickets can be bought inside the bus, and the prices depend on the number of areas covered by the ticket.

🚕 Taxis and Ubers are readily available for those seeking convenient and quicker transportation. 

Braga offers a variety of accommodation options. From luxury hotels to budget-friendly guesthouses, visitors can find comfortable stays that cater to different preferences and needs. Many accommodations are conveniently located within walking distance of the university, making it easy for participants to access conference events. Early booking is recommended to secure the best rates and availability during the conference period. 

Below is a list of hotels, along with their addresses and contact details. 

Meliá Braga Hotel & Spa
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Av. Gen. Carrilho da Silva Pinto 8, 4715-380, Braga

Tel.: (+351) 253 144 000
www.meliabraga.com
melia.braga@solmeliaportugal.com

Hotel Holiday Inn Braga
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Rua Complexo Desportivo 93, 4715-027, Braga

Tel.: (+351) 253 797 200
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/braga-portugal/bgzga/hoteldetail
info@hibraga.com 

Hotel Mercure Braga Centro
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Av. João XXI, 4715-036, Braga

Tel.: (+351) 253 206 000
http://www.mercure.com/pt/hotel-8308-mercure-braga-centro/index.shtml
H8308-SL@accor.com

Hotel Vila Galé Collection Braga
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Largo Carlos Amarante 150, 4700-308, Braga

Tel.: (+351) 253 146 000
www.vilagale.com/en/hotels/porto-and-north/
braga@vilagale.com  

Hotel Dona Sofia
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Largo de São João do Souto 131, 4700-326, Braga

Tel.: (+351) 253 263 160
www.hoteldonasofia.com
info@hoteldonasofia.com 

Hotel Lamaçães
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Av. Dom João II 75, 4715-318, Braga

Tel.: (+351) 253 603 680
https://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotel/braga-lamacaes
hotel.bragalamacaes@hotelbb.com 

Hotel Senhora-a-Branca
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Largo Da, Largo Sra. A. Branca 58, 4710-443 Braga

Tel.: (+351) 253 269 938 / (+351) 968 374 337
www.albergariasrabranca.pt
hotelsrabranca@sapo.pt

Hotel Basic Braga by Axis
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Largo da Estação 30, 4700-223, Braga

Tel.: (+31) 253 148 000
www.axishoteis.com/en/axis-basic-braga.html
reservas@basichotelbraga.com

Hotel Ibis Braga Centro
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Rua do Carmo 38, 4700-309, Braga

Tel.: (+351) 253 204 800
https://all.accor.com/hotel/1802/index.pt.shtml
h1802@accor.com

Hotel Ibis Budget Braga Centro
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Av. da Liberdade 96, 4715-037, Braga

Tel.: (+351) 253 610 860
https://all.accor.com/hotel/9042/index.pt.shtml
h9042@accor.com