Pousada do Gerês-Caniçada/São Bento
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
This lovely place has a spectacular setting. High above the Albufeira, it offers a splendid retreat at eagle’s-nest heights. The rooms have wood-beamed…
Must-see hotels in Portugal
Estremadura & Ribatejo
This friendly, sparkling, modern (if institutional) place 8km southeast of Porto de Mós has four-bed dorms and doubles with private bathrooms, as well as…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
This perfectly preserved, if ever-so-slightly tired 19th-century sea captain’s home directly across from the beach is a place of distinction, with much of…
Aljezur
Brilliantly situated 900m east of Praia da Arrifana, this hostel has a striking grey-and-yellow colour scheme incorporating designer plastic furniture…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Great views and an easygoing vibe draw a good mix of travellers to this hilltop perch in Castelo. In addition to dorms, there's an en suite double with a…
Coimbra
In a lovely old-town location, this snug guesthouse squeezes tons of charm into a small space. Interiors boast dark wood floors, ceramic tiles and…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
This gorgeous ensemble of rustic cottages surrounds an immaculately kept hillside farm-garden in the centre of town. Rooms feature exposed stone walls,…
Sagres
As azure-blue as its name suggests, inside Casa Azul has bright, breezy rooms done out in vivid colours, such as lemon yellow or lime green. Sleeping up…
Casa do Visconde de Chanceleiros
Pinhão
This gorgeous 250-year-old hillside manor with a modern annexe, a twisting 15-minute drive from Pinhão, has spacious rooms featuring classic decor and…
Tomar
At the river’s edge, just outside the historic centre, this spacious, efficient hotel offers excellent facilities, including gym, sauna, and indoor and…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This 18th-century, family-run villa has class: from the red carpet gracing the stained-glass-topped staircase to the tinkling chandeliers in the…
Aveiro
An upmarket annex of the nearby Aveiro Rossio Hostel, this coolly renovated yellow house has compact but stylish rooms, created with an eye for colour and…
Tavira
A beautiful 19th-century town house now houses this chic guesthouse, comprising a double room, studio and three suites with original tiled floors and…
Peniche
A colourful, driftwood-inspired staircase leads to this older-style little hostel run by friendly staff, only steps from the tourist office and a five…
Olhão
An old quinta (farmhouse) has been converted into seven bohemian rooms (three of which share bathrooms) and a self-catering apartment. Guests have access…
The Algarve
Utilising solar power, this ecofriendly campground 1.5km north of Salema has a peaceful, tree-filled setting with abundant birdlife. Teepees sleep two or…
Faro
With an unbeatable location on the main square overlooking the marina, this modern cubist-style block has small but stylish rooms with large, comfortable…
Évora
Occupying the former Convento dos Lóios opposite the Templo Romano, this beautiful pousada (upmarket inn) has a historic air, though the rooms are…
Nazaré
A local female surfer duo have converted this American motor-court–style hotel into a hip surfer's haven in Sítio, with boutique furnishings across well…
Parque Campismo Lamas de Mouro
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
This tremendous private campground near boulder fields and flowering meadows has shady creekside tent sites plus four cosy pine-clad bungalows with…
Tomar
Centrally located on an island in Tomar’s lovely riverside park, this curious, slightly kitsch, old-fashioned inn was once Portugal's answer to Britain's…
Tavira
The nine unique rooms at this 19th-century mansion incorporate original elements with one-off features such as an in-room claw-foot bath tub. Public areas…
Óbidos
Medieval mania abounds, with suits of armour, shields riveted to the walls and staff in tunics, but modern comforts aren't lacking. Just outside the town…
Viana do Castelo
Perched on a windswept stretch of rocky coastline 2km west of the centre, this sleek designer offering looks unpromising from the outside, but inside you…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This luxury hotel has sleek ultra-modern rooms, though the black colour scheme (for both the rooms and bathrooms) may seem overly dramatic. The cheapest…
Albufeira
This peaceful hotel has 25 classically decorated rooms with polished-wood floors, 13 of which have spectacular beach views. Most rooms have small…
Sintra
In a rambling but recently refreshed mansion (and annex) north of Sintra-Vila's main square, you'll find stylishly outfitted rooms with heaters, great…
Sintra
This renovated, well-kept 1940s mansion is set above the main road. The big drawcard is the sunny terrace overlooking Sintra, where you can take breakfast…
Tavira
Overlooking Ilha de Tavira 4km east of town, this four-star, 162-room property has been converted from, and ingeniously incorporates, an entire former…
Peniche
This place comprises three accommodation options within the same block: simpler São João, the original Maciel and a modernised Maciel II opposite. We like…
Tavira
Run by an artist, whose works are displayed on the walls, this riverside spot sits below the train bridge. Insulated by double glazing, comfortably rustic…
The Algarve
On a wooded hill 6.7km northeast of Salir, this converted farmhouse is encircled by eucalyptus, olive and cork trees. Accommodation is rustic; the studio…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Casa dos Braganças in the village of Tourém is a delightful rural inn run by a friendly live-in family. The 18th-century house features 11 rooms and one…
Pinhão
Gazing down over the banks of the Douro, the bright, appealing rooms at this riverside winery 2km west of Pinhão straddle different buildings, with…
Coimbra
With attractive rooms and a prime location near the action, the friendly family-run Vitóriais a great choice. Its light-filled rooms are clean and unfussy…
Setúbal
Blue Coast has colourful dorm rooms with all kinds of surprising recycled design touches (lampshades fashioned from cake pans and wine crates) that marry…
The Algarve
Farmhouse Casa da Mãe has simple, great-value rooms and apartments, some with views of Salir, 1.2km to the south. Surrounding the complex, the shady…
The Beiras
This friendly four-star, one of the only modern buildings in the old town, sits on the site of a former cavalry barracks near the north bastion. Big and…
The Beiras
The best place to stay in Penedono is this recently-opened four-star. Sitting in the shadow of the castle, it has good-sized rooms sporting a linear,…
Ericeira
One of the best budget options around, this well-run, well-kept place has light, bright and all-white rooms with cutesy and retro touches in a nice…
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