Pinhão
Housed in a 17th-century manor in the gorgeous hillside village of Provesende, a 20-minute drive from Pinhão, this welcoming guesthouse has eight…
Must-see hotels in The Douro
Pinhão
Set on a ridge, surrounded by 120 hectares of ancient vineyards, overlooking the Douro river with mountains layered in the distance, Quinta Nova is simply…
Peso da Régua
Young brother-sister team Luis and Margarida run this charming B&B encircled by a small winery, set on a hillside that's been in their family since the…
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…
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…
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…
The Douro
Set between the vineyards and the river, the all-wood Casa do Rio at Quinta do Orgal has a mix of rooms and suites offering stunning river views. Guests…
The Douro
Oozing class and boasting every creature comfort, this 16th-century palace (rebuilt following Napoleon’s destructive campaign) rises royally above the…
Peso da Régua
One of the Douro's prime destinations for both wine tastings and overnight stays, Quinta da Pacheca sits in verdant countryside just south of Régua. It…
Pinhão
Occupying a string of 19th-century buildings right on the palm-lined riverfront, this luxurious sleep has just been revamped by the team behind the…
Pinhão
Nowhere in the Alto Douro will you find more magnificent river and vineyard views than at this elegant six-room house, owned by the same winemaking family…
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…
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…
Peso da Régua
This 70-hectare winery brings together five rooms in an old stone manor and eight swanky rooms in an ultramodern slate building, decked out with chestnut…
Casa de Santo António de Britiande
The Douro
A stellar option just 5km southeast of Lamego in the village of Britiande, this lovely historic manor surrounded by fruit orchards has gorgeously…
Pinhão
This stunning 25-hectare property is owned by the former winemaker for Sandeman. The drive up the steep, rutted dirt road is exciting, the perch high, the…
The Douro
In a grand historic building opposite Vila do Conde's riverside plaza, this hostel offers budget travellers a home in the heart of the action. Doubles –…
The Douro
This hostel in a modern, pink-brick building is well worth the 800m walk north from the town centre (1.4km by road). Its basic but handsome doubles have…
The Douro
At this boutique property south of the river, rooms are minimalist and stylish with wooden floors and marble baths. Those on the seaside have spectacular…
Peso da Régua
This industrial-sized riverside hotel may be an eyesore, but it's only steps from the train station. with plush, carpeted ruby (or is that tawny?) decor…
Peso da Régua
Housed in an old Franciscan monastery just 4km east of Régua on the left bank of the Douro, this estate has four comfortable rooms in a 17th-century house…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Douro
Although it’s a bit out of the way, this simple hotel is a good-value lodging option. The rooms are clean and bright, with parquet floors. Corner units…
The Douro
Occupying an impressive 18th-century nobleman’s city home, this central place offers clean, carpeted rooms with exposed stone walls, ample light, high…
The Douro
There are great deals to be had on rooms with French windows opening onto the sé. The carpet is a bit aged, but there’s a funky modernist groove you might…
Parque de Campismo de Penedo da Rainha
The Douro
A big, shady site that cascades down to the river, this campground has a minimercado (grocery shop) and bar. It’s about 1km upstream (and uphill) from the…
The Douro
This modern hotel near the tourist office offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with clean-swept wooden floors. Most rooms have verandas with views of…
The Douro
Tightly packed and well shaded, this campsite is 3km south of town, right next to Praia da Árvore.
