POUSADAS AND TRADITIONAL HOTELS IN ALL AREAS OF PORTUGAL

Pousadas and Hotels in Portugal, Minho, Porto, Douro, Beiras, Lisbon, Alentejo and the Algarve

This page lists hotel accommodation in old Castles, Monasteries, Palaces etc. throughout Portugal. We also list modern hotels in the Pousada group in areas of outstanding interest or great beauty.

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As the wonderful Pousadas of the Pousada Group are mostly located outside the main cities, we have included equivalent high standard hotels in the main cities using palaces or other historic buildings.

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Alto Minho

Porto & Douro

Beiras

Tagus

Lisbon

Alentejo

Algarve

Hotels and Pousadas - Alto Minho Region - Portugal
TOWN	NAME	IMAGE	RATING	DESCRIPTION
Valenca	Pousada Sao Teotonio		Pousada	A Pousada in the fortified town on the northern border of Spain. Having spent many years defending against the Spanish, nowadays all the small shops are selling Portuguese goods to tourists from Spain!
Cerveira	Estalagem da Boega		4 star Inn	A manor house on a hillside overlooking the border river with Spain. In the grounds is a new annex with additional bedrooms A car is needed.
Cerveira	Pousada Dom Diniz		Pousada	A hotel in the Pousada group overlooking the river Minho The conversion of the buildings won architectural prizes.
Viana do Castelo	Pousada do Monte de Santa Luzia		Pousada	Pousada on the hill above the town with a view over the temple to the Lima valley and the Atlantic coastline. A car is needed for this excellent pousada. Viana do Castelo is a fascinating old sailing port where the Port Wine trade first started.
Viana do Castelo	Hotel Melo Alvim		5 star Inn	A hotel in the centre of the old sailing town of Viana do Castelo close to the pedestrianised area. The property was built in 1509 when Viana was a very prosperous port.

Hotels and Pousadas - Porto and Douro Basin - Portugal
TOWN	NAME	IMAGE	RATING	DESCRIPTION
Vila do Conde	Hotel Forte Sao Joao		Charm Hotel	17th Century fort, originally built for the military defence of the River Ave, converted into a small, delightful hotel.
Porto (Oporto)	Hotel Infante Sagres		5 star Hotel	A hotel in the centre of Porto (Oporto) built in the 1950's in the style of earlier periods. This elegant hotel provides superb quality and comfort for its guests.
Porto (Oporto)	Pestana Porto Hotel		4 star Hotel	Previously known as the Porto Carlton, this hotel is on the waterside in the UNESCO World Heritage area. Across the Douro River are the famous Port Wine 'Caves'.
Chaves	Forte de Sao Francisco		4 star Hotel	Convent, converted into a fort in the 16th Century, and now a luxury hotel. Chaves was important to the Romans in 78 AD because of the hot springs.
Braga	Pousada Sao Vicente		Pousada	Beautiful converted 19th Century Palace with private chapel, located near the centre of Braga, one of the oldest towns of Portugal.
Amares Nr. Braga	Pousada de Santa Maria do Bouro		Pousada	An award winning conversion of a 12th Century Monastery into a luxury hotel in the Pousada Group. Located in a small village 18 kilometres from Amares.
Mesao Frio Douro Valley	Pousada Solar do Rede		Pousada	A beautiful Pousada overlooking the Douro River. Originally built as a private Manor House, it is now a luxury Hotel.
Amarante	Casa da Calcada		4 star Hotel	Old mansion which has been converted into a fine hotel. Outside the gates are the famous terraced restaurants overlooking the River and the bridge to the old town.
Near Geres	Pousada de Sao Bento		Pousada	Old hunting chalet in the Pousada group with magnificent views over the hills and lake. Nearby is the town of Geres and the National Park with dramatic mountain scenery.
Braga	Hotel da Falperra		4 star Hotel	Converted Convent with a football pitch, tennis court, indoor pool, gymnasium, sauna, jacuzzi, turkish bath and, a massage treatment room.
Alijo Douro Region	Pousada Barao Forrester		Pousada	This Pousada is named in honour of one the great names of the Port Wine industry. It is surrounded by vineyards which provide the grapes for the wine production.
Pacos de Ferreira	Hotel de Charme Quinta do Pinheiro map		Manor House Hotel	A Quinta that has been converted into a tourism complex with rooms and apartments. Porto (Oporto) is about 10 miles away. This is an excellent base to tour the area.
Guimaraes	Pousada Santa Marinha		Pousada	The Pousada Group won the Europa Nostra prize for the conversion of this Convent into an Hotel. It sits on a hill outside Guimaraes, once the capital of Portugal.
Guimaraes	Pousada Nossa Senhora da Oliveira		Pousada	A former Manor House in the historical centre of Guimaraes, now a hotel of the Pousada Group.
Braganca	Pousada de Sao Bartolomeu		Pousada	A modern Hotel in Braganca near the border with Spain. The Pousada looks across to the old Castle.
Marao	Pousada de Sao Goncalo		Pousada	Situated on the Marao Mountain range and about 20 kilometres from Amarante and Vila Real in Portugal, the Pousada do Marao provides delightful hotel accommodation and magnificent views.

Hotels and Pousadas - Beiras Region - Portugal
TOWN	NAME	IMAGE	RATING	DESCRIPTION
Condeixa a Nova	Pousada Santa Cristina		Pousada	Two kilometres from the Roman site of Conimbriga and 10 kilometers from the University town of Coimbra. A peaceful hotel in the Pousada group
Coimbra	Quinta das Lagrimas		4 star Hotel	A luxury hotel based on a Manor House with 20 acres of gardens. Across the river is the University town of Coimbra.
Bussaco	Palace of Bussaco		5 star Hotel	A former royal Palace now a luxury hotel. 250 acres of woodland surround the Palace. A quiet hotel and the facilities of the Curia Palace Hotel, 15 kms away, are also available.
Belmonte Manteigas	Pousada Convento de Belmonte		Pousada	A former Convent that has been converted into a luxury hotel by the Pousada Group. Belmonte was the home of Cabral who discovered Brazil.
Almeida	Pousada Senhora das Neves		Pousada	A modern hotel in the Pousada Group. Almeida is an attractive fortified border town within 18th century walls. The village has a long history as a military garrison.
Manteigas	Pousada Sao Lourenco		Pousada	A Pousada in the mountains of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, 13 kilometers from the town of Manteigas. An area of traditional subsistence agriculture.
Torreira Murtosa	Pousada da Ria		Pousada	A hotel in the Pousada group on a narrow isthmus between the sea and the Ria. This lagoon still has the traditional brightly painted boats which can be seen from the verandas.
Vila Pouca da Beira	Convento do Desagravo		Pousada	A luxury hotel using the buildings of a former Convent which then became a military Hospital. Beautifully restored by the Bissaya Barreto Foundation which owns the building.
Proenca-a-Nova	Pousada das Amoras		Pousada	Delightful Pousada accommodation adjacent to a 19th Century Palace in central Portugal. The Pousada takes its name “Das Amoras”, which translates to “of the blackberries”.

Hotels and Pousadas -Tagus Region - Portugal
TOWN	NAME	IMAGE	RATING	DESCRIPTION
Ourem	Pousada Conde de Ourem		Pousada	A group of houses in the walled city of Ourem combined into a hotel by the Pousada Group. Ourem is 12 kms from Fatima and, the World Heritage City of Tomar is within reach.
Obidos	Pousada do Castelo		Pousada	The Castle in the old walled town of Obidos is now a small hotel of the Pousada Group. Obidos is one of the most visited towns in Portugal.
Obidos	Casa das Senhoras Rainhas		4 star Inn	Delightful, small hotel within the walls of this old town. Located near the tourist area and the Castle. Superb restaurant. Convenient for Praia del Rey golf course.

Hotels and Pousadas - Lisbon Region - Portugal
TOWN	NAME	IMAGE	RATING	DESCRIPTION
Santo Amaro Lisbon	Pestana Palace		5 star Hotel	Flagship luxury Hotel of the Pousadas management group. Alto de Santo Amaro area of the city with views over the River Tagus. Short taxi ride from shopping and commercial areas.
Lapa Lisbon	Lapa Palace		5 star Hotel	A large former private Palace that has been converted into a luxury hotel. In the Lapa district of the city where most of the Embassies are located.
Sintra	Lawrence´s Hotel		4 star Hotel	This hotel is near the National Palace in Sintra. The town has frequent trains to Lisbon.
St Jorge Castle Lisbon	Belmonte Palacio		5 star Guest House	Small Palace next to St. Georges Castle overlooking the centre of Lisbon. Limited parking and, arrival by taxi is recommended. Luxury small hotel with antiques and paintings.
Queluz	Pousada Dona Maria I		Pousada	The Pousada is situated in the square in front of the Queluz National Palace, known as The Portuguese Versailles.
Palmela	Pousada Castelo de Palmela		Pousada	Pousada de Palmela is part of the medieval Castle, originally built as a Moorish fortress. Later it was the headquarters and Convent of the Order of Santiago.
Setubal	Pousada Sao Filipe		Pousada	Pousada Sao Filipe is situated in a hilltop fortress built in the 17th Century by King Philip II of Spain
Guincho Sintra	Fortaleza do Guincho		5 star Hotel	Old fort on the Atlantic coast 10 minutes drive from Cascais. Converted into a luxury hotel with a good restaurant. Many golf courses in this area.
Cascais	Hotel Albatroz		5 star Hotel	2 buildings combined to make an Hotel on the bay at Cascais, a fishing village at the mouth of the Tagus River. Cascais is now a very attractive resort with frequent trains to Lisbon.
Estoril	Palacio Estoril Hotel & Golf		5 star Hotel	Situated in the heart of Estoril this luxury 5 star hotel, with its beautifully landscaped gardens and magnificent sea views, is ideally situated for visiting the famous landmarks of the area and the beautiful coast.
Lapa Lisbon	As Janelas Verdes		4 star Hotel	An 18th Century town house which was home to a famous Portuguese writer. A picture window in the library has views over the roofs of Lapa to the busy river front.
Lapa Lisbon	York House		4 star Hotel	A monastery that was converted into a hotel over 100 years ago. Located in the Lapa district near the busy river front. The man entrance is reached by a flight of stairs.
St Jorge Castelo Lisbon	Solar do Castelo		4 star Hotel	A stylish hotel which offers luxury and comfort and is near the Castle overlooking Lisbon. A car is NOT recommended, the hotel is a short walk from the nearest taxi access.
Central Lisbon	Hotel Britania		4 star Hotel	An 'Art Deco' town house of the 1940's, classified as an 'Historic Building'. Now an attractive, small hotel ideally located in a quiet street in the bustling city centre.
Central Lisbon	Hotel Avenida da Liberdade		4 star Hotel	A recently opened four star hotel located in one of the most important avenues, Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, Portugal.

Hotels and Pousadas - Alentejo Region - Portugal
TOWN	NAME	IMAGE	RATING	DESCRIPTION
Vila Vicosa Nr Estremoz	Pousada Dom Joao IV		Pousada	Early 16th. century convent converted into a luxury hotel by the Pousada group. On a hilltop overlooking the Alentejo plains.
Alcacer do Sal	Pousada Dom Afonso II		Pousada	A hotel in the Pousada group in an old castle overlooking the Sado river at Alcacer do Sal. 71 kilometres south of Lisbon.
Beja	Pousada de Sao Francisco		Pousada	A 13th century former convent of Sao Francisco in the centre of Beja. This Alentejo city was founded by Julius Ceasar in 48 BC.
Estremoz	Pousada Rainha Santa Isabel		Pousada	This beautiful hotel is situated in a magnificent 14th century castle built by King Dinis I for his wife, Queen Saint Isabel.
Arraiolos	Pousada N.S. Assuncao		Pousada	A 16th century monastery converted in a sympathetic manner by the Pousada group.
Torrao	Pousada Vale do Gaio		Pousada	A modern Pousada overlooking the Torrao reservoir in the Alentejo plains. An area with little population and a mixture of agricultural and undeveloped land.
Evora	Pousada dos Loios		Pousada	A 15th century convent now a luxury hotel. It faces the remains of the 2nd century Roman temple.
Evora	Solar do Monfalim		4 star Albergaria	A restored summer palace formerly the home of Dukes of Monfalim. The Solar does not have a restaurant but there are many in Evora.
Sousel	Pousada de Sao Miguel		Pousada	A hilltop Pousada looking over the Alentejo countryside. The Royal Stud Farm breeding Lusitana horses is nearby and is well worth a visit.
Alter do Chao	Hotel Convento D'Alter		4 star Hotel	A former Franciscan convent in a picturesque village. Near to the Spanish border in Northern Alentejo.
Marvao Portalegre	Pousada de Santa Maria		Pousada	Situated in the unspoiled medieval town of Marvao near the border with Spain. This beautiful little walled town has remained virtually unchanged over the years.
Elvas	Pousada de Santa Luzia		Pousada	The first Portuguese Pousada which was opened in 1942. The nearby walled town has narrow cobbled streets which rise sharply to the old castle.
Crato Portalegre	Pousada Flor da Rosa		Pousada	Formerly a fortress monastery of the order of the Hospitaller Knights. The small village of Crato is famous for its pottery made with traditional methods.
Alvito	Pousada Castelo de Alvito		Pousada	A medieval castle, now a luxury hotel with a superb garden. The old keep of the castle is now the bar. Architecture from the Mudejar, Gothic and Manuelino periods.
Santa Clara a Velha	Pousada Santa Clara		Pousada	A Pousada on the edge of a large reservoir near the border with the Algarve region. Overlooking the small town are the ruins of a 17th century Franciscan monastery.
Santiago de Cacem	Pousada Quinta da Ortiga		Pousada	A former Alentejo country estate nine kilometres from the town. There are thirteen air conditioned bedrooms all with an en suite bathroom.
Alter	Varandas de Alter		4 star Inn	A recent conversion into a four star Estalagem (inn) in a quiet Alentejo village. Area is famous for breeding hoses and fighting bulls which can be seen in the surrounding fields.

Hotels and Pousadas - Algarve Region - Portugal
TOWN	NAME	IMAGE	RATING	DESCRIPTION
Sagres	Pousada do Infante		Pousada	Hotel in the Pousada Group on the cliffs above the sea in the west Algarve. Near the site of the 14th century Navigation School founded by Prince (Infante) Henry the Navigator.
Sao Bras de Alportel Near Loule	Pousada Sao Bras		Pousada	Pousada in the hills behind the popular Algarve resorts.Excellent base for those wanting to explore by car the traditional Algarve villages.
Tavira	Pousada Tavira		Pousada	A former 16th Century Convent carefully restored and offering superb accommodation. This was once the Convent of the Cloistered Augustinian Nuns, founded by King D. Sebastiao around 1569.
Lagos	Vivenda Miranda Romantik Hotel		3 star Hotel	Hotel based on a 17th. century manor house with many modern additions. On a cliff top overlooking the sea near the old sailing port of Lagos.
Caldas de Monchique	Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort		3 star Hotel	A hotel in a spa village in the hills of the Algarve which is now a popular day tour destination. There is also a modern spa hotel nearby.
Praia de Luz Lagos	Vila Valverde Hotel		4 star Hotel	A country house hotel behind the village of Praia de Luz near Lagos. The interior is elegant with modern furniture and decorations.
Moncarapacho	Casa da Calma Hotel		Manor House Hotel	A small country house hotel in eastern Algarve. Many of the rooms have a private terrace with garden furniture.
Moncarapacho	Vila Monte Resort		4 star	Set within 9 acres of beautifully kept exotic gardens, Vila Monte Hotel is a 4 star Resort in rural Algarve and halfway between Faro and Tavira.
Ferragudo	Casa da Infanta		Villa with Staff	On the cliffs with a path leading to the beach. Vviews across the river to Portimao marina and Praia de Rocha Beach. Luxury villa with housekeper and staff. Sleeps 18 persons

Hotels - Madeira - Portugal
TOWN	NAME	IMAGE	RATING	DESCRIPTION
Funchal Madeira	Reid's Palace Hotel		5 Star Hotel	Considered to be amongst the world's finest hotels, Reid's has become famous for its discreet and impeccable service. Well known as a favourite haunt of Sir Winston Churchill.
	Quinta da Bela Vista		5 Star Hotel	Family owned and managed hotel, three kilometres from the centre of Funchal. Features large, mature gardens.
	Casa Velha do Palheiro		5 Star Hotel	Former hunting Lodge now a Country House Hotel. The surrounding park has an 18 hole golf couse.
	Jardins do Lago		5 Star Hotel	Old country house converted into a leading hotel, one mile from the centre of Funchal. Large gardens with a lake.

Hotels and Pousadas - Azores - Portugal
TOWN	NAME	IMAGE	RATING	DESCRIPTION
Angra do Heroismo Terceira Azores	Pousada Sao Sebastiao		Pousada	Hotel in the Pousada Group. In an old fort in Angra do Heroisimo on the island of Terceira in the Azores.
Horta Faial Azores	Pousada Santa Cruz		Pousada	Hotel in the Pousada Group. This Pousada is in a 16th century fortress built over the Horta Bay and is classified as a National Monument.

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