Nazaré
One of Portugal's band of growing 'glostels' (glamorous hostels) – stylish, minimal design, attention to detail and some of the whitest, brightest and…
Must-see hotels in Portugal
Tavira
Tavira's best hotel is set on a hill; it's worth paying extra for a south-facing room, with views from the balcony over the vast, free-form pool (and…
Cascais
The friendly Casa Vela has it all: 29 bright and attractive rooms with modern furnishings in decor schemes set to spice, colonial or garden themes in two…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Close to Seia's services but feeling a million miles away, this cluster of traditional granite cottages sits in a secluded hamlet above town. The six…
Alto Alentejo
Next to the Paço Ducal, this former royal convent was once the ‘House of the Ladies of the Court’. Today this regal spot offers spacious rooms – one with…
Óbidos
In a whitewashed 1887 villa below town, this delightful option features spacious, breezy rooms with good modern bathrooms and period furnishings, plus a…
Portugal
You can't miss this gorgeous aquamarine belle of the ball, a sky-blue bright mansion restored into a top hostel. The design-forward space, with marble…
Coimbra
Occupying an elegant town house overlooking Coimbra's old cathedral, this fabulous hostel sits in the heart of the historic centre. Rooms, spread over…
Miragaia
High on a hill in Miragaia, this decadent five-star boutique hotel is a winner. Named after prominent avant-garde artists, designers and musicians – from…
Aveiro
One of a trio of solid Rossio accommodation options, this hostel has an inclusive laid-back vibe and stylish, colourful decor, with family heirlooms,…
The Algarve
This exquisite spot – a renovated 1918-built mansion with two modern wings containing 39 rooms and six suites – was overhauled by Portuguese interior…
Tomar
A major refurbishment of an old house has created 12 light and pleasant rooms along the lines of the current trend in Portugal: funky wall decorations and…
Coimbra
Coimbra's sole five-star hotel is charmingly ensconced in the romantic Jardim Quinta das Lágrimas on the west bank of the Mondego. Choose between classic,…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Tucked down a quiet lane, Casa Balthazar has undeniable appeal, with spacious, beautifully furnished rooms that bridge art deco with the 21st century,…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
This cheery yellow place is set with eclectic knick-knacks belonging to the genial English-speaking owner, Rui. In the main building are seven bright…
Funchal
The grand old Monte Carlo perched high above the old backstreets north of the city centre is a real delight for those who like a bit of character. Built…
The Douro
This dynamic, perfectly placed new hostel occupies a grand old house in Amarante's picturesque town centre. Clean if spartan basement-level dorms are…
Trás-os-Montes
Fully equipped ecobungalows and a couple of treehouses are scattered around the woodlands of a spa park on the edge of Bornes de Aguiar, 30km south of…
Ericeira
Bright, with trendy, contemporary decor, the centrally located Residencial Vinnus offers great value, with simple and comfortable whitewashed rooms. It's…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Run by the superhospitable Elsa, this charming guesthouse is set in a typical mountain stone house. Its four attractive rooms – two doubles and two larger…
Viana do Castelo
This phenomenal new B&B in a 19th-century town house commands front-row perspectives of Viana's historical centre from its luminous, high-ceilinged common…
The Algarve
The high point (in all senses) of this town-centre guesthouse is its top-level terrace overlooking Loulé's rooftops and castle, with potted plants and a…
Coimbra
Housed in a white 1920s villa, complete with garden and columned portico, The Luggage is a hostel in name only. At the time of research its dorms were…
Quinta do Convento da Franqueira
The Minho
Run by a delightful husband-wife duo, this remarkable quinta (estate) is housed in a 16th-century convent turned vineyard and inn, 6km southwest of…
Braga
Braga's newest luxury hotel is this magnificent former hospital and convent dating to 1508, adopted by the Vila Galé hotel chain and reopened in 2018…
The Algarve
Built between the 1840s and 1909, this sumptuous rococo-style palace with a coral-pink facade is set in formal Versailles-style gardens. Nonguests can…
Aliados & Bolhão
Ah oui, this French-run guesthouse, just a five-minute walk from Trindade metro, is a delight. Rooms are light, spacious and make the leap between classic…
Foz do Arelho
Côte d'Azur escapees Laetitia, Hervé and their awesome dog, Janisse, run this stylish, discerning B&B just 850m from the sand. Six earth-toned rooms boast…
Viseu
Right in the heart of old Viseu, this handsome boutique hotel is owned by an antique dealer, so the charming 18th-century building is full of period…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Set amid pretty gardens, this elegant, charming 19th-century chalet has grand common areas with gleaming wood floors, carpets and period furnishings. The…
The Douro
One of the Douro's loveliest hideaways, this clutch of four houses nestles on the right bank of the Douro, in Santa Cruz do Douro near Baião. With a small…
Peso da Régua
European flagship of the luxury-minded Six Senses group, this gorgeously renovated, award-winning 19th-century manor house is nestled on an idyllic bend…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
On the edge of one of Lisbon's prettiest plazas, this 45-room hotel has classically designed rooms, the best of which have sweeping Lisbon views. It earns…
De Pedra e Sal Hostel & Suites
Setúbal
Setúbal's best hostel is flush with gorgeous hardwoods and subtle but well-thought-out design touches (Smeg refrigerators, seafaring art, fishing nets and…
The Minho
Worth a splurge, this nouveau-romantic boutique hideaway in the village of Gemieira (6.5km east of Ponte de Lima) is all about casual and cosy chic. It…
The Minho
Six rooms hide above a charming old grocery store in a perfect town-centre location. Each comes with a theme (from green tea to chocolate), as well as…
Carvoeiro
Right on the beach, this guesthouse is gleamingly maintained. Most of the 12 rooms with colourful, contemporary striped bed linens have a terrace or…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
There are not many places left where you can enjoy a view of one of the world's top monastery sites from your hostel room. This spot, bang on the main…
Ericeira
The nearest thing to your own modern beach house, this delightful spot has seven bright, white and very smart rooms, plus an ocean vista to die for. A…
Pinhão
Set in a 200-year-old home at the top of the hilltop town of Valença – its cobbled streets wrapped with vineyards and olive tree groves and alive with old…
