Évora
Unpretentiously elegant, discreetly attentive and comfortable, this beautifully designed guesthouse has an ambience that travellers adore. The kind…
Must-see hotels in The Alentejo
Alto Alentejo
Mother Superior may not have approved of this out-of-town luxury sleeping option, but we do. This renovated former convent has an austere white exterior,…
The Alentejo
One of Portugal's top sleeps, Sublime stays true to its name, revamping a former rice-storing warehouse tucked away in a dramatic landscape of cork trees…
Alto Alentejo
Some 11km north of Marvão in the tiny village of Beirã, this extraordinary place offers lodging in a beautifully converted building that was once part of…
Alto Alentejo
Run by a friendly, well-travelled couple from South Africa and Scotland, the Place offers four stylish modern rooms, trimmed with artwork and set with all…
Alto Alentejo
Special occasion anyone? Bah! You shouldn’t need an excuse to come to this rural tourism abode. This superb place, made up of several casinhas (little…
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…
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…
Pousada de Rainha Santa Isabel
Alto Alentejo
In the restored former palace, this lavish pousada (upmarket inn) offers spacious rooms with antique furnishings and views over the Alentejo plains. There…
Zambujeira Do Mar
Four kilometres north of Zambujeira do Mar is this upmarket quinta (estate) building with rooms and apartments of the fluffy-pillow variety. Some are…
Monsaraz
Set on a 780-hectare estate of olive groves and vineyards, 7km west of Monsaraz, this rural tourism stay offers countryside charm that doesn’t stint on…
Évora
This friendly 10-room guesthouse in a 120-year-old building brings a serious dose of style to Évora. Pop art adorns the rooms and corridors, along with…
Alto Alentejo
Some 4km west of Estremoz, this striking Belgian-owned guesthouse offers a peaceful getaway overlooking the bucolic countryside. The design incorporates…
Baixo Alentejo
If you stay the night in Alvito, our pick is the delightful Horta do Padre, a renovated blue-and-white traditional Alentejan farmhouse 1km east of Alvito…
Monsaraz
Inside the old walls, this delightful, family-run guesthouse was one of Monsaraz' first lodging options when it opened in 1983. Today this historic…
Baixo Alentejo
Overlooking a leafy plaza, Hotel de Moura has comfortable rooms set with solid wooden furnishings; be sure to get a room in the front with a view on to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
In a great location in the centre of Vila Nova, Mil Reis has attractively decorated rooms trimmed with artwork and comfy beds. The best feature is the…
Alto Alentejo
Seven kilometres northeast of Portalegre, in the Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede, this picture-perfect, modern-looking place is surrounded by…
Baixo Alentejo
Set along a narrow cobblestone lane near the aqueduct, the friendly Casa da Muralha has clean, well-maintained rooms set with traditional Alentejan…
Évora
Once home to Évora’s first bullring, Moov Hotel features attractive modern rooms with a minimalist design and a lounge adorned with black-and-white photos…
Alto Alentejo
Six kilometres east of Vila Viçosa and on a working farm (think rural tranquillity, walks, birdwatching), this lovely option offers everything from fully…
The Alentejo
These motel-style sleeps don't inspire much from the outside, but the 14 rooms here are actually quite modern and well-kept; smallish but with TVs, and…
Monsaraz
A touch of class and the downright quirky pervades this five-room guesthouse. Each room has a design theme based around former Portuguese colonies, from…
Alto Alentejo
Although it’s a long (uphill) walk to the walled centre, this delightful 25-room hotel is otherwise hard to fault. It has handsome rooms with hand-painted…
Baixo Alentejo
In a pretty, half tile-covered building just outside the walls, the Hospedaria Dona Maria has trim, modern, but somewhat small rooms, with comfy…
Alto Alentejo
Set in a 16th-century building that was once a convent, this atmospheric spot has modern rooms, the best of which have balconies with fine views. The pool…
Alto Alentejo
Named after the city’s favourite native son, this stylish 35-room hotel has obvious appeal, with attractive rooms, each with a different poem of José…
Évora
Occupying the former Convento dos Lóios opposite the Templo Romano, this beautiful pousada (upmarket inn) has a historic air, though the rooms are…
Évora
An attractive addition to Èvora, the Casa Morgado Esporão offers an atmospheric stay in a restored 15th-century building. The rooms are quite spacious,…
Baixo Alentejo
This pleasant family-run option has bright rooms, each slightly different in design – some have murals, others elaborately painted bedheads. Front rooms…
Évora
Housed in a restored 15th-century convent, some 4.5km northeast of Évora, this elegant hotel and spa complex has facilities galore (heliport, anyone?)…
Alto Alentejo
Marmoris celebrates the rich stone quarries in Vila Viçosa's backyard, with a lobby, courtyard and corridors full of beautifully polished marble in an…
Alto Alentejo
Overlooking a leafy park in the town centre, this Portuguese chain offers excellent value for money. Rooms have terracotta floors, heavy carved-wood…
