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…
Must-see hotels in Portugal
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…
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…
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…
Setúbal
In the shadow of the livelier side of town, 26-room Solaris is a small and friendly option. Rooms have a neat, trim design with renovated bathrooms,…
Évora
A whitewashed building tucked away in a quiet backstreet, this efficiently run and reliable hotel has plain but comfortable rooms. Some rooms are quite…
Viana do Castelo
Friendly owner Bernardino rents out a variety of reasonably priced rooms at this simple guesthouse on a pedestrian street near the heart of town. Ranging…
Braga
This hideaway in a fine old town house has individually decked-out rooms with high ceilings and parquet floors. Five of the rooms are decorated by artists…
Pinhão
This cheery, well-kept hotel – the nicest of its kind in Pinhão – has spectacular Douro views from its river-facing front rooms, with other large rooms…
Trás-os-Montes
In Gondesende, 13km northwest of Bragança, this schist cottage sleeps up to 11 people in five rather spartan rooms upstairs (only three have a private…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
More mountain motel than lodge, this guesthouse has spotless rooms, wooden floors and mountain views. Most rooms have balconies, plus there is a pool and…
Trás-os-Montes
In a pretty stone house overlooking the river in the centre of Rio de Onor, Senhora Rita Rego rents five rooms sleeping one to six people, each with…
The Minho
Floating above the ecovia (greenway) like some whitewashed, frosted-glass pod from the future is the swankiest, most contemporary hotel in town. The 30…
The Minho
Except for its picturesque fairy-pink facade, this early-1900s town house has, unfortunately, been largely gutted of its original character, but it does…
The Douro
Off the southwest corner of Vila do Conde's grassy riverfront square, this family-run place has simple but sweet rooms with high ceilings, wooden…
Braga
On a pretty central square, Dona Sofia has functional, if a bit dated, carpeted rooms of varying sizes; the best come with French windows overlooking the…
Guimarães
This business hotel near the train station has large rooms with lush linens, chic paint jobs and flat-screen TVs, along with a health club and spa. It’s a…
Trás-os-Montes
In Vilarinho, 17km northwest of Bragança, this small 18th-century home built of oak, chestnut and schist has lovely beamed ceilings and exposed-stone…
Guimarães
Fronted by curlicue ironwork, this renovated hotel has bright rooms on a quiet cobbled street in the centre. The contemporary rooms come in three…
Lagos
In a lively, central bar street, this hostel is ultra basic and slightly worn in places, thanks to its popularity, but there's a kitchen and rooms wrap…
Viana do Castelo
Nestled on the inland side of lovely sand dunes, this shady site is within walking distance of the ferry pier (and is a two-minute walk to the sea) and…
Braga
This impeccably kept pilgrims' lodge has an air of palpable serenity. The sweet sisters offer bright, spotless rooms with hardwood floors and cherubic…
Trás-os-Montes
One of the few budget options downtown, this family-run place is nicely positioned in the middle of a pedestrian zone, above a popular pastelaria (pastry…
Braga
Set in an antiquated villa just a few paces from the Bom Jesus do Monte shrine, this is one of four Bom Jesus hotels owned by the same company. Its rooms…
Trás-os-Montes
Just off the IP4 north of town, the Ibis is nicer than most hotels in the centre, despite its bland chain-hotel predictability. The rooms are small but…
Peso da Régua
Located 1km west of the turismo, about a 15-minute walk or a short cab ride away, the modern Columbano is arguably Régua’s best budget option. It offers…
Parque de Campismo de Travanca
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
High on a rocky hillside, 3km north of the park gateway at Mezio, this municipal campground has basic sites under the shade of stately, fragrant…
Sagres
Simple but spacious apartments at this sky-blue-trimmed complex come with balconies and kitchenettes, and most have end-of-the-known-world views over the…
Coimbra
Hidden away in the narrow lanes near Coimbra A train station, the family-run Domus boasts no frills, just a friendly welcome and clean, simply furnished…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
This family-run, 19th-century granite manor features old-fashioned charm in its wooden-floored rooms with lacy bedspreads, high ceilings and dark-wood…
Coimbra
Just across the bridge from the centre, this good-value hotel has comfortable, modern rooms and courteous staff. It's on a main road and popular with…
The Douro
Jutting out over the riverbank, Estoril has basic wood-floor rooms with small bathrooms, a couple of them with sweet views of São Gonçalo’s bridge. It is…
