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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Douro
Oozing class and boasting every creature comfort, this 16th-century palace (rebuilt following Napoleon’s destructive campaign) rises royally above the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Douro
Tightly packed and well shaded, this campsite is 3km south of town, right next to Praia da Árvore.
