Must-see hotels in The Beiras

  • Casa das Penhas Douradas

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    Make it up to this fantastic mountain hideaway and you won't want to leave. Everything about the place is just so right, from its panoramic setting to the…

  • Casas do Côro

    The Beiras

    Marialva's cobbled centre provides the memorable setting for this luxurious set-up, one of central Portugal's stand-out hotels. In fact, much of the…

  • Casa das Obras

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    Live like nobility at this glorious 18th-century mansion, the pick of the town centre accommodation. The manor house has been in the same family for…

  • Paintshop Hostel

    The Beiras

    Set in a characterful blue house in the old part of town, this excellent hostel is a laid-back, sociable place with excellent facilities for backpackers…

  • Pousada de Viseu

    Viseu

    This superbly refashioned pousada set in a monumental 19th-century hospital is a top luxury option. The original three floors, all with ridiculously high…

  • Madre de Água

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    A fabulous rural retreat, this contemporary four-star is set on verdant farmland 6km west of Gouveia. The 10-room hotel, a good-looking mix of exposed…

  • Casas da Ribeira

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    Close to Seia's services but feeling a million miles away, this cluster of traditional granite cottages sits in a secluded hamlet above town. The six…

  • Serenata Hostel

    Coimbra

    Occupying an elegant town house overlooking Coimbra's old cathedral, this fabulous hostel sits in the heart of the historic centre. Rooms, spread over…

  • Aveiro Rossio Hostel

    Aveiro

    One of a trio of solid Rossio accommodation options, this hostel has an inclusive laid-back vibe and stylish, colourful decor, with family heirlooms,…

  • Quinta das Lágrimas

    Coimbra

    Coimbra's sole five-star hotel is charmingly ensconced in the romantic Jardim Quinta das Lágrimas on the west bank of the Mondego. Choose between classic,…

  • SerraVale

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    Run by the superhospitable Elsa, this charming guesthouse is set in a typical mountain stone house. Its four attractive rooms – two doubles and two larger…

  • The Luggage Hostel & Suites

    Coimbra

    Housed in a white 1920s villa, complete with garden and columned portico, The Luggage is a hostel in name only. At the time of research its dorms were…

  • Casa da Sé

    Viseu

    Right in the heart of old Viseu, this handsome boutique hotel is owned by an antique dealer, so the charming 18th-century building is full of period…

  • Império do Rei

    The Beiras

    The best-value stay in town. Friendly staff extend a warm welcome at this modest hotel in a quiet backstreet behind the cathedral. Rooms come with big,…

  • Five Senses Hostel

    Coimbra

    Handily located for the bus station, yet still accessible to the historic centre on foot, this modern boutique-style hostel impresses across the board. It…

  • Casa com História

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    The pick of Covilhã's accommodation, this revamped mansion coolly blends contemporary design with creaking wood floors and old timber beams. Each guest…

  • Aveiro Rossio Bed & Breakfast

    Aveiro

    More a boutique guesthouse than a traditional B&B, this cracking place has got the lot: a convenient central location, welcoming staff and nine modern…

  • Allgo Hostel

    Viseu

    Occupying a tall town house overlooking Praça Dom Duarte, this new hostel – it opened in the summer of 2018 – squeezes in four dorms, sleeping from four…

  • Universal Boutique Hotel

    The Beiras

    A lovely boutique hotel, only a few blocks back from the beach. Its interiors are stylish, from the ground-floor lounge bar to the carpeted guest rooms…

  • Hotel Santos

    The Beiras

    The best budget option in the historic centre, the friendly Santos offers value for money with spotless, light-filled rooms. Its labyrinthine interior…

  • Palace Hotel do Buçaco

    The Beiras

    Originally a royal hunting lodge, this Gothic-Manueline palace in the Buçaco forest is a delightfully ostentatious place to stay. Common areas are…

  • Quinta das Cegonhas

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    Run by hospitable Dutch owners on a 17th-century quinta (country estate), this laid-back set-up has various options: terraced tent sites, private rooms or…

  • Senses Camping

    The Beiras

    Switch off from the outside world at this fantastic riverside retreat. About 8km outside Guarda, it has pitches and ready-fixed bell and safari tents, as…

  • Casa da Ínsua

    Viseu

    Tiptoe away from civilisation for a night at the sublime Casa da Ínsua. This 18th-century manor and winery has been lovingly converted into a five-star…

  • Palácio dos Melos

    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…

  • Casa Pissarra

    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…

  • Casa das Tílias

    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…

  • Monsanto Geo-Hotel Escola

    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…

  • Hotel das Salinas

    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…

  • Pousada da Juventude

    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…

  • Covão da Ponte

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    At this lovely shaded spot on the Mondego, you can wade, picnic or simply relax by the river’s tranquil headwaters. Hikers can also explore the…

  • Campismo Moinhos do Dão

    Viseu

    This amazingly located, utterly tranquil spot sits at the end of a very rutted – walk if you value your vehicle – 1.6km dirt road 20km southeast of Viseu…

  • Despertar Saudade

    Coimbra

    In a town house overlooking Praça da República, this friendly lodging makes an excellent base. Its rooms are smallish but immaculately laid out with blond…

  • Casa Pombal

    Coimbra

    In a lovely old-town location, this snug guesthouse squeezes tons of charm into a small space. Interiors boast dark wood floors, ceramic tiles and…

  • Casas do Toural

    Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

    This gorgeous ensemble of rustic cottages surrounds an immaculately kept hillside farm-garden in the centre of town. Rooms feature exposed stone walls,…

  • Aveiro Rossio Lodge

    Aveiro

    An upmarket annex of the nearby Aveiro Rossio Hostel, this coolly renovated yellow house has compact but stylish rooms, created with an eye for colour and…

  • Hotel Vitória

    Coimbra

    With attractive rooms and a prime location near the action, the friendly family-run Vitóriais a great choice. Its light-filled rooms are clean and unfussy…

  • Hotel Medieval

    The Beiras

    The best place to stay in Penedono is this recently-opened four-star. Sitting in the shadow of the castle, it has good-sized rooms sporting a linear,…

  • Hotel Fortaleza de Almeida

    The Beiras

    This friendly four-star, one of the only modern buildings in the old town, sits on the site of a former cavalry barracks near the north bastion. Big and…

  • Hotel Meliã Ria

    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…