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…
Must-see hotels in Portugal
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…
Foz do Arelho
A family-run boutique gem up the hill originally started in the 1950s as a simple pension and transformed in 2016 into one of the region's sleekest…
Baixa & Rossio
This upstart local chain gets a gold star for its central location right on Rossio. Carpeted hallways depicting Google Maps views of Lisbon lead to rooms …
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…
Baixo Alentejo
In the sunbaked countryside, some 19km south of Serpa, this delightful turismo rural option is a great place to unwind, with four comfy, modern rooms, a…
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…
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…
Boavista
Some of the most enticing new digs in Boavista following a makeover in 2017, this guesthouse is but a stone's throw from the Casa da Música. It's all…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Art deco rules the waves at the 33-room Britania, a boutique gem near Av da Liberdade. Architect Cassiano Branco put his modernist stamp on the rooms with…
Alto Alentejo
You’ll feel like Catarina de Bragança herself in one of the seven plush rooms in this former family residence, home to the Jesuits in the 17th century…
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…
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…
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…
Alto Alentejo
A welcome addition to Castelo de Vide, this tastefully decorated place has three contemporary apartments, each with a living room and small kitchen unit…
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…
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…
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…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Mercador consists of three lavish 15th-century apartments that are suitable for royalty. It's on a peaceful street one block back from grand Av da…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
On a quiet street lined with jacaranda trees, eco-leaning Lisbon Dreams offers excellent value for its 19 bright, modern rooms with high ceilings and…
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…
Trás-os-Montes
This salmon-pink grand palace in the spa town of Vidago, 12km south of Chaves, sits among the top rungs of Portugal's luxury hotels. The belle epoque…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Massarelos
Pedro and Marta make you feel instantly at home at their neatly tended guesthouse, located in a 19th-century town house opposite the Jardins do Palácio…
Baixo Alentejo
This sparkling guesthouse has polished floors (wood or granite) and spacious rooms, each utterly spotless and with a small refrigerator. The owner loves a…
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…
Ribeira
Cats knows precisely what makes backpackers purr – the facilities are superb and the attractive rooms have thoughtful touches, including big lockers, good…
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…
Baixo Alentejo
Located in the 13th-century São Francisco Convent, this pousada provides gorgeous rooms, formerly cells, and a restaurant (open all day) with a…
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…
