Faro
The Dom Bernardo’s rooms are clean, if unintentionally retro (although some are more recently renovated than others). Triples come with a double and…
Must-see hotels in Portugal
Estremadura & Ribatejo
As bland as many things in Fátima but squeaky clean and directly across from the basilica, this place offers cosy en-suite rooms. Other pluses include the…
Óbidos
One of Óbidos' best-value hotels, with super-friendly English-speaking staff, this pleasant and unpretentious place just outside the main gates caters to…
Portugal
The Royal Guard of the Court quarters in the sky blue rococo Palácio de Queluz have been converted into this dazzling hotel, with high-ceilinged rooms…
Lisbon
This government-owned hostel lacks soul, but facilities are decent, including the modernish rooms (but institutional-evoking bathrooms), social common…
The Douro
In a grand historic building opposite Vila do Conde's riverside plaza, this hostel offers budget travellers a home in the heart of the action. Doubles –…
The Algarve
The island's camping ground has tents (you can't bring your own) set up on the sand among the trees. It's off-limits to camper vans and caravans as there…
Silves
This 36-hectare organic farm and botanic garden 4.7km east of Silves has six apartments with full kitchens; some have washing machines. You can self-cater…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
This small hotel in the village of Castro Laboreiro has simple rooms blessed with lots of light and gorgeous vistas from the balconies. The attached…
Faro
Central and efficiently run, this motel-style place has 38 bright, spick-and-span rooms wrapping around an inner courtyard with a fountain. All rooms have…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
High on a hillside at the southern end of town, this big, modern, lemon-yellow hotel wins for value. The rooms are spacious, with parquet floors and new…
Setúbal Peninsula
In a residential wooded setting, 1.4km north of Aldeia do Meco, this big, fairly modern whitewashed house offers four spacious rooms (with coffeemakers…
The Douro
This hostel in a modern, pink-brick building is well worth the 800m walk north from the town centre (1.4km by road). Its basic but handsome doubles have…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
This hotel in the heart of Pitões das Júnias has eight clean and spacious upstairs rooms with big bathrooms, the best commanding views over the village…
Belém
Belém’s first boutique hotel, 65-room stylish Jerónimos 8 has clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows and designer flourishes aplenty. Slick rooms are…
The Minho
This remodelled manor house with a gurgling fountain on its front patio has cheerfully painted (if sometimes musty) rooms with wooden floors and a clean…
The Douro
At this boutique property south of the river, rooms are minimalist and stylish with wooden floors and marble baths. Those on the seaside have spectacular…
Sintra
A grand manor surrounded by lush greenery, this retreat charms with sweeping views, a trickling fountain and a grand lounge room with carved columns,…
Braga
The rooms in this smart, modern hotel all have wood floors, floating desks, bathtubs and queen beds. They aren’t huge, but have all the mod cons, and…
Coimbra
A city landmark since 1926, the Astória’s art nouveau facade contemplates the river and Largo da Portagem. Inside, it's all a bit dated and many of the…
The Minho
Inside the Lagoas nature reserve, this estate has campsites and more comfortable bungalows and casas (houses) with kitchen units that work well for…
Tavira
Perfectly located for walking around town, just 100m south of the Castelo, this modern hostel is handy for budget travellers. Spacious dorms have only…
The Minho
Sandwiched between the igreja matriz and the ramparts, this well-located place offers simple but impeccable rooms, with comfortable beds and spotless tile…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
A reliable budget choice in the town centre, Serradalto offers eight basic rooms with wood floors and older furnishings, plus fine valley views from a…
Guimarães
Set in the palatial 18th-century home of a prosperous factory owner, down by the former leather processing pools of the historic Couros district, this YHI…
Peso da Régua
This industrial-sized riverside hotel may be an eyesore, but it's only steps from the train station. with plush, carpeted ruby (or is that tawny?) decor…
Coimbra
Old-school and no-fuss, this modest guesthouse is conveniently situated for the university, less so for the main tourist sights. It has clean functional…
Peso da Régua
Housed in an old Franciscan monastery just 4km east of Régua on the left bank of the Douro, this estate has four comfortable rooms in a 17th-century house…
The Douro
Set in a restored 16th-century nobleman’s house 200m west of the Rua 25 de Abril turismo, this hotel is spacious and comfortable, albeit a bit faded. It's…
Lagos
Sociable Old Town Lagos Hostel organises surf trips, cave tours and pub crawls, and has a well-kitted-out self-catering kitchen and a great roof terrace…
Viana do Castelo
This bright town house is a fantastic choice in the old centre. It's a cosy family-run spot with eight small but soulful rooms, each with a theme and some…
Carrapateira
Draped in bougainvillea, this pretty guesthouse on the western side of town has four simple rooms and six apartments in a riot of colours, with equally…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
New management has whipped the small and welcoming Maná into shape. Its ultraclean rooms have polished wood floors, high ceilings and decorative balconies…
Casa de Hóspedes Dona Maria da Parreirinha
Sintra
A short walk from the Sintra train station, this 15-room, family-run affair has old-fashioned rooms with big windows, dark-wood furnishings and floral…
Albergue de Peregrinos Santa Luzia
Viana do Castelo
With an enviable position atop Monte Santa Luzia, this tranquil modern hostel with a mix of twins and six-bed dorms opened in 2018. Primarily aimed at…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Behind bright yellow walls, this self-described backpacker mansion, part of an Iberian chain, offers wood-floored dorms and a sleek lounge and kitchen…
Viana do Castelo
In a stately 19th-century town house near the riverfront, this quirky two-star has spacious rooms with wooden floors, sizeable bathrooms and stone-framed…
Braga
On a quiet pedestrian street near Praça da República, this simple hotel has recently updated rooms – including some with tiny balconies – overlooking a…
Setúbal
This aquamarine six-storey hotel is a bit of an eyesore, though it does have clean rooms with big windows (which you can open to catch some fresh air) and…
Aliados & Bolhão
Set in one of Porto’s beaux arts buildings, this affordable hotel offers bright rooms with wooden floors, the best of which have balconies with views of…
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