Must-see hotels in Portugal

  • Dom Nuno

    Monsaraz

    Inside the old walls, this delightful, family-run guesthouse was one of Monsaraz' first lodging options when it opened in 1983. Today this historic…

  • Flattered to be in Porto

    Foz do Douro

    Right in the heart of Foz these gorgeous apartments bear the hallmark of architect José Carlos Cruz. Modern Portuguese art brings a splash of colour to…

  • Maison Nos B&B

    Miragaia

    Stéphane and Baris go the extra mile to make you feel at home at their sweet, understated, stylish B&B, nuzzled within 14th-century walls in the Vitória…

  • Bairro Alto Hotel

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    On a pretty square is Lisbon's most storied luxury hotel, dating from 1921. It reopened in early 2019 after a massive €30 million redesign by Pritzker…

  • Quinta da Pacheca

    Peso da Régua

    One of the Douro's prime destinations for both wine tastings and overnight stays, Quinta da Pacheca sits in verdant countryside just south of Régua. It…

  • La Palma

    Estremadura & Ribatejo

    Sharing a phone number and reception with its sibling, Atlas, this more upscale hostel inhabits a 120-year-old mansion with an epic central wooden…

  • Pousada Convento de Tavira

    Tavira

    Dating from the 16th century, this landmark sunflower-yellow former convent near the Castelo is now an upmarket hotel with streamlined rooms featuring…

  • Belos Aires Apartments

    Miragaia

    The combined vision of passionate Argentinian-Portuguese husband-wife team, each of these five stylishly designed, stone-walled apartments has a theme –…

  • B The Guest

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Opposite Mercado do Bolhão, this boutique-chic guesthouse subtly fuses 19th-century architecture and 21st-century design. Splashes of colour and eye…

  • Santa Luzia Arthotel

    Guimarães

    Embracing its motto, 'Inspired by art in the heart of Guimarães', this stylish hotel close to the city centre has ultracomfortable rooms and suites,…

  • Oporto Loft

    Miragaia

    Housed in a lovingly converted 19th-century townhouse, this chic little B&B has a boutique feel and is conveniently placed for exploring the Jardins do…

  • Pergola House

    Cascais

    An oasis of calm with a lush garden and bougainvillea-draped facade, this century-old manor is a family heirloom. A marble staircase sweeps up to 12…

  • Sunset Destination Hostel

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This beautifully designed river-facing hostel is awash in antiquated art-deco swank. It has comfy dorm rooms with electronic lockers and a high-style…

  • Casa dos Caldeireiros

    Miragaia

    Wow, what a view! Snuggled down a backstreet and occupying a 17th-century town house, Casa dos Caldeireiros affords lofty vistas over Porto’s historic…

  • Palácio dos Melos

    Viseu

    This friendly, central hotel enjoys a remarkable location, in a renovated mansion built into the city walls. Its public areas are elegant with high…

  • Casa Pissarra

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    A beautifully restored granite house, this rustic bolthole makes a lovely base for exploring Linhares and beyond. Both of its two rooms have heating, and…

  • Vilafoîa

    Monchique

    Situated 2.5km southwest of town, this rural hotel has an enchanting location in a hillside cork grove, with splendid views extending from the…

  • Vintage Guest House

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Bemvindo (welcome) to one of Porto’s most adorable digs – a town house lovingly restored to seamlessly unite the vintage (antique furnishings, stucco,…

  • Flores Village Hotel & Spa

    Ribeira

    Right in the historic thick of things is this stunning spa hotel, occupying a late 18th-century townhouse. The pick of its plushly understated rooms and…

  • Loulé Jardim Hotel

    The Algarve

    Overlooking a pretty square, this late-19th-century building has 52 spacious, airy rooms in contemporary creams and beiges. Book ahead for the suite with…

  • Valeriana

    Évora

    Valeriana hits all the right notes with seven beautifully furnished rooms and posh common areas, including a stylish lounge and a rooftop terrace with…

  • Casa das Tílias

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    In São Romão, 4km from Seia, this is a gorgeous retreat, complete with walled garden and outdoor pool. The central manor house, dating to the 19th-century…

  • Vila Joya

    Albufeira

    Just 8km west of Albufeira, yet a planet away in every respect, luxurious Vila Joya is right on the beachfront near Praia da Galé. Pool areas, lush green…

  • Casa do Adro

    Vila Nova De Milfontes

    Set in a 17th-century house, this special option is chock-a-block with antiques and artwork. It has six elegantly furnished bedrooms, some with private…

  • Monsanto Geo-Hotel Escola

    The Beiras

    This hip hotel brings a dash of contemporary design to Monsanto's granite-grey centre. Occupying a renovated mansion, it has 10 spacious rooms, each a…

  • Hotel das Salinas

    Aveiro

    Seemingly larger inside than out, this hotel is a stylish bolthole. Long corridors, floored with mosaic tiles and lined with poems and paintings, lead to…

  • Porto A.S. 1829

    Ribeira

    This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira. Dating to 1829 – and in previous lives a stationer's…

  • Poets Inn

    Miragaia

    This laid-back B&B has a central but tucked-away location. Decorated by local artists, each of the doubles has a theme and some have fine city views. Most…

  • Hotel Teatro

    Aliados & Bolhão

    This design hotel stands in the spot of the 1859 Teatro Baquet, a swanky hideaway done up by interior designer Nini Andrade Silva. The theatre theme…

  • Pousada da Juventude

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    Penhas’ popular mountaintop hostel has a communal kitchen, giant stone fireplaces and a games room featuring billiards and table tennis. The deluxe…

  • Rivoli Cinema Hostel

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Easygoing staff, spotless dorms and rooms jazzed up with cool movie-themed decor, a chilled lounge with DVDs, a roof terrace and an inflatable pool in…

  • Castelo Santa Catarina

    Aliados & Bolhão

    A whimsical, late 19th-century, pseudo-Gothic castle, this fabulously over-the-top hideaway has palm-shaded, azulejo-smothered gardens complete with its…

  • InterContinental Porto

    Aliados & Bolhão

    In a painstakingly restored former palace on the central Praça da Liberdade, this is a top choice for business and leisure visitors, with classic decor…

  • Cats Hostel

    Ribeira

    Cats knows precisely what makes backpackers purr – the facilities are superb and the attractive rooms have thoughtful touches, including big lockers, good…

  • Descobertas

    Ribeira

    Right in the thick of things in Ribeira, this new design-minded boutique hotel is inspired by Portugal's Age of Discoveries. The look combines pared-back…

  • In Porto Gallery

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Architects and artists have pitched in to create this guesthouse, dotted with original works. Muted colours, luxuriant fabrics and one-of-a-kind wall…

  • Pestana Vintage Porto

    Ribeira

    Right on the Douro and spread across a cluster of historic townhouses, this is one of Porto’s most sophisticated sleeps. Rooms maintain a fine balance…

  • Vintage House Hotel

    Pinhão

    Occupying a string of 19th-century buildings right on the palm-lined riverfront, this luxurious sleep has just been revamped by the team behind the…

  • Casa Miradouro

    Sintra

    Lovely Belgian Charlotte is your consummate host at this imposing Battenberg cake of a house, built in 1893, with eight elegant, stuccoed rooms with…

  • Yours Guesthouse

    Miragaia

    Squirrelled away in one of the loveliest streets of old Porto, this guesthouse has bags of originality, with antiques speckling cheerfully decorated rooms…

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