Casa da Lagariça & Casa da Calçada
The Beiras
These cute stone cottages just below the old town make a fine base. The larger, Lagariça, sleeps up to eight people, with three double rooms and a lounge…
Must-see hotels in The Beiras
Aveiro
Some way back from the action, this large four-star sits at the eastern end of the main canal. Its cubelike exterior is shrouded in brise-soleil (sun…
The Beiras
A large white villa surrounded by manicured lawns and a swimming pool, Casa dos Suecos is a tranquil spot. Rooms feel Scandinavian – clean lines and…
The Beiras
Soulless but nicely positioned on a hillside near the castelo, this big business hotel has bright, airy rooms, many with views over the plain below. There…
Viseu
In a white, boxy building near the Parque do Fontelo, a 10-minute walk east of the centre, Viseu’s Hostelling International-affiliated hostel has friendly…
The Beiras
A huge white complex 10 minutes' walk from the Portas d'El Rei, this cavernous four-star has modern, Nordic-style rooms with blonde wood and plenty of…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
The most central of Seia's hotels, situated just off the main drag. Big and business-like in look, it offers a warm welcome and spacious carpeted rooms,…
Aveiro
A good budget choice, this handsome art nouveau guesthouse is opposite the old train station, about a 15-minute walk from the centre. The owners, who also…
Residencial-Restaurante A Muralha
The Beiras
This functional modern place sits 250m outside the Portas de São Francisco on the main road into the village. It's a modest affair with quiet rooms and…
Aveiro
Aveiro's most central hotel, and one of its smartest, overlooks the canal in the heart of town. Its four-star rooms, the best of which have ria (canal)…
The Beiras
Occupying a landmark glass tower on the seafront road, this excellent hotel boasts airy, modern rooms, ocean views and a long list of four-star services…
Coimbra
Near Coimbra A train station, this is a comfortable, business-like hotel. Rooms come in shades of beige and are smart and well-maintained, while the 5th…
Coimbra
This immaculate two-star is a little way out of the centre near the botanic gardens. It's worth the walk, though, with spotless rooms furnished with…
The Beiras
A cosy retreat tucked away in a quiet back lane. Run by a kind, hospitable couple it comes with a panoramic terrace, kitchen/lounge and two bedrooms (the…
The Beiras
This seemingly drab business hotel holds few surprises but it's centrally located, has warm, comfortable rooms, and the English-speaking staff are…
Aveiro
This small hotel is a short stroll from the heart of town and has a quiet backstreet location. Rooms, in the main hotel and nearby annex, are smartly…
The Beiras
Hard to miss, with its flags and pink facade, this grand 19th-century townhouse charms with its elegant old-world feel and spacious rooms. These come with…
The Beiras
In the heart of the historic centre, Casa de Pedra (Stone House) offers two apartments in a tastefully restored 17th-century house. Both are full of…
The Beiras
Guarda’s most refined choice, this beautiful 17th-century granite mansion has its own courtyard and loggia, and sits within hailing distance of the…
The Beiras
The best of the local campgrounds, this flat, shady spot is well equipped and has direct access to a nearby beach. It is, however, some way from the town…
Viseu
It's a little retro (think black noticeboards with white clip-on letters), but there's something reassuringly inviting about this huge old-school hotel…
Pousada de Juventude Idanha-a-Nova
The Beiras
Housed in a renovated mansion in hilltop Idanha-a-Nova, some 20km to the southwest, this is a big modern hostel. Beds are in plain white dorms or private…
The Beiras
This neat, shady campsite is about 1.5km out of town, set among trees at the southern end of the lagoon. It's well equipped and has a range of…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
This welcoming family-run two-star offers excellent value for money and a prime position on the municipal gardens. Its simply furnished white rooms get…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
An excellent choice if you decide to use Seia as your base for the Serra da Estrela. Casa do Vidoeiro has four smart modern apartments in a town house…
Viseu
A friendly welcome awaits at this comfortable three-star. It's a modern set up with large, comfortable rooms, big windows and slightly dated decor. Its…
The Beiras
This old family house has been converted into a spotless, comfortable abode, with six rustic, stone-walled rooms. One is considerably smaller but costs…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
This hard to miss pink hotel sits just off Gouveia's main through road. It's a big, business-like affair with corporate facilities and spacious carpeted…
The Beiras
Extremely good value, the 14 rooms at this friendly little hotel are modest and slightly dog-eared but they're comfortable enough, with modern art prints…
The Beiras
In the heart of the action near the casino, this business-like three-star offers immaculate rooms in shades of beige with lots of natural light and huge…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Some 2km outside Manteigas's centre, this welcoming family-run hotel is great value for money. It has 17 rooms, all decked out in modern blond wood, and…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Just off Covilhã’s main square, this landmark pink hotel makes a good central base, with its spacious, light-filled rooms and good facilities. These…
Viseu
A no-brainer for budget-minded travellers, this old-fashioned pension has modest, no-frills rooms above a popular restaurant. The best are those in front…
The Beiras
Run by a charming, well-travelled couple, this old-school hotel is one of the best deals in town. Situated two blocks back from the beach, its rooms come…
The Beiras
With its sudoku-like facade and a glitzy lobby, this seafront four-star is a stylish choice. Rooms, in cooling whites, browns and nautical blues, are neat…
The Beiras
This cool and attractive option sits above Montemor-o-Velho's sleepy town square. Its airy interiors have something of an institutional feel but rooms are…
Coimbra
A characterful, old-fashioned two-star run by kindly owners. It's a little out from the centre but well placed for the student-driven bar life on Praça da…
The Beiras
In a drab apartment block outside the eastern walls, the Dom Dinis is an ever-reliable budget choice. It's decidedly no-frills but it's well placed for…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
On a quiet backstreet in the historic centre, this long-standing guesthouse has sweet, homey rooms over a popular bar-restaurant. It's all very no-frills…
The Beiras
A picture-perfect rural hideaway, this handsome B&B has an exceptionally friendly host, great breakfasts and attractive, rustic guestrooms. It's in a…
