Must-see hotels in 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…

Down near the riverfront, this recently remodelled boutique inn offers plush rooms with three-star amenities in sober tones of grey, white and beige. The…

Perched on a windswept stretch of rocky coastline 2km west of the centre, this sleek designer offering looks unpromising from the outside, but inside you…

Deluxe rooms in a stately 16th-century mansion, individually decked out with hardwood floors, four-poster beds, original stone accents and marble…

This regal 1918 hotel sits squarely atop Monte de Santa Luzia, peering down at the rear of the basilica and beyond it to some of the best coastal views in…

Housed in a former chocolate factory, this modern hotel sports 18 themed rooms and suites with a choco theme running throughout. The on-site cafe serves a…

This bright town house is a fantastic choice in the old centre. It's a cosy family-run spot with eight small but soulful rooms, each with a theme and some…

With an enviable position atop Monte Santa Luzia, this tranquil modern hostel with a mix of twins and six-bed dorms opened in 2018. Primarily aimed at…

In a stately 19th-century town house near the riverfront, this quirky two-star has spacious rooms with wooden floors, sizeable bathrooms and stone-framed…

Friendly owner Bernardino rents out a variety of reasonably priced rooms at this simple guesthouse on a pedestrian street near the heart of town. Ranging…

Nestled on the inland side of lovely sand dunes, this shady site is within walking distance of the ferry pier (and is a two-minute walk to the sea) and…

Overlooking the marina 1km east of the centre, this Carrilho da Graça–designed hostel has the institutional feel typical of Portugal's HI hostels, with…

Smack in the historic centre, this modern hotel has 26 contemporary if poky rooms with pine floors and glass-partitioned bathrooms. Some have balconies…