Vila Nova de Gaia
Charming indeed, these Gaia digs have boutiquey flavour, with eye-catching fabrics, design elements and bursts of fuchsia and aquamarine in the stone…
Must-see hotels in Portugal
Viana do Castelo
Deluxe rooms in a stately 16th-century mansion, individually decked out with hardwood floors, four-poster beds, original stone accents and marble…
Óbidos
Just east of the town walls this 18th-century house (named for a nearby sundial) has eight smallish but spotless rooms that have had a nearly-not-quite…
The Beiras
This seemingly drab business hotel holds few surprises but it's centrally located, has warm, comfortable rooms, and the English-speaking staff are…
Aveiro
This small hotel is a short stroll from the heart of town and has a quiet backstreet location. Rooms, in the main hotel and nearby annex, are smartly…
Cascais
Set back behind the dunes of Praia do Guincho, 9km from Cascais, this pine-shaded site is one of the Lisbon area's finest. It has a new swimming pool,…
The Algarve
In a tiled mansion-style town house, this guesthouse is jam-packed with antiques (including a gramophone), pretty azulejos and plants, opening to a vine…
Lisbon
Set in landscaped gardens around a gorgeous pool, this diplomatic-quarter mansion offers 109 rooms, many with pleasant azulejo-ingrained grey-marble baths…
The Minho
This sweeping 17th-century quinta (estate) nestled in a village just 10km from Arcos is owned by a sweet family who offer the charming, historic stone…
Guimarães
Boasting a fantastic location in Guimarães' pedestrianised historic centre, this hostel features bright dorms and private rooms overlooking beautiful…
The Algarve
Within an impossible-to-miss emerald-green building, this family home has small, traditionally furnished rooms, each very different, some with a terrace…
Odeceixe
Brilliantly located just 15m back from the beach, this pair of four-person apartments share a great roof terrace with a barbecue and cabana-shaded picnic…
Sagres
On the old plaza, the Mareta View brings sleek and classy attitude to Sagres, with 18 white- and aquamarine-hued rooms (eight of which have glorious sea…
The Algarve
Painted a bright buttercup yellow, this sound choice has 20 simple rooms in an excellent location behind the market. The best rooms, on the top floor,…
The Beiras
Hard to miss, with its flags and pink facade, this grand 19th-century townhouse charms with its elegant old-world feel and spacious rooms. These come with…
Lagos
Though the entrance and stairwell don't give a great first impression, the rooms here have a vaguely 70s theme with bright colours such as lime green,…
The Beiras
In the heart of the historic centre, Casa de Pedra (Stone House) offers two apartments in a tastefully restored 17th-century house. Both are full of…
The Beiras
Guarda’s most refined choice, this beautiful 17th-century granite mansion has its own courtyard and loggia, and sits within hailing distance of the…
The Beiras
The best of the local campgrounds, this flat, shady spot is well equipped and has direct access to a nearby beach. It is, however, some way from the town…
Portimão
On a pedestrianised street in the city centre, reached by a tiled staircase, this hostel is basic but clean and bright, and puts you within easy walking…
Mértola
Just inside the old walls, this appealing place has four lovely rooms with wood floors, nice furniture and shuttered windows with views over the river…
Braga
This stylish, grand town house offers bright, modern rooms with parquet floors, classic decor and marble bathrooms. The suites have French doors opening…
Monsaraz
Down in Telheiro, roughly 2km from Monsaraz, this pleasant guesthouse has spacious, nicely appointed rooms (some have kitchenette) with terracotta floors…
Lisbon
Cool and quiet, this artsy multifloored guesthouse sits in the thick of it on Largo de Intendente. Rooms are simple but feature beds custom-made from…
Viseu
It's a little retro (think black noticeboards with white clip-on letters), but there's something reassuringly inviting about this huge old-school hotel…
Odeceixe
Set on 17 hectares planted with oak, cork and pine trees, Casa Vicentina's rooms are arranged around a lush green lawn with a pool and lily ponds, and a…
Silves
Run by British owners, this B&B has five simply furnished rooms and a relaxed rural setting. Room 3 has a private terrace, while rooms 1, 2 and 4 open…
Portugal
The affable Bandarra family runs this 26-room colonial-orange guesthouse with pride – think manicured lawns, a clean swimming pool, gleaming marble floors…
Pousada de Juventude Idanha-a-Nova
The Beiras
Housed in a renovated mansion in hilltop Idanha-a-Nova, some 20km to the southwest, this is a big modern hostel. Beds are in plain white dorms or private…
The Beiras
This neat, shady campsite is about 1.5km out of town, set among trees at the southern end of the lagoon. It's well equipped and has a range of…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
This friendly campsite is 2km north of town, and about the same distance from the beach, with disabled access, a children’s playground, mini-golf, a pool…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
In a grand, mansard-roofed, yellow-hued fin-de-siècle building, this recently renovated three-star has spacious, carpeted rooms with high ceilings and…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
This welcoming family-run two-star offers excellent value for money and a prime position on the municipal gardens. Its simply furnished white rooms get…
Viseu
A friendly welcome awaits at this comfortable three-star. It's a modern set up with large, comfortable rooms, big windows and slightly dated decor. Its…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
An excellent choice if you decide to use Seia as your base for the Serra da Estrela. Casa do Vidoeiro has four smart modern apartments in a town house…
Évora
In the heart of town, this place offers spacious, attractively set modern rooms, the best of which have big windows over the street. There’s a kitchen for…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
The decent if simple six rooms here would seem overpriced anywhere else, but when you consider the location just a few steps above Berlenga’s boat dock…
Aliados & Bolhão
You'll find a good vibe at this attractive, well-maintained hostel with a range of rooms spread over three floors of a converted town house. There's a…
Mértola
Try the appealing O Monte do Alhinho, 8km from Mértola on the road to São Domingos. This tastefully converted farmhouse-hacienda has massive rooms, fluffy…
The Beiras
This old family house has been converted into a spotless, comfortable abode, with six rustic, stone-walled rooms. One is considerably smaller but costs…
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