Places to Stay in Portugal
Historic palaces, converted convents, rural retreats, and small guesthouses that reveal Portugal through the places we stay.
One of the quiet pleasures of traveling in Portugal is discovering memorable places to stay - historic palaces, converted convents, village guesthouses, and rural retreats shaped by their surroundings.
These are places Paul and I have experienced along our journey, each offering its own sense of place, history, and atmosphere.
Rather than reviews or rankings, these stories explore how where you stay can deepen the experience of traveling through Portugal.
This evolving collection gathers the places that have stood out most during our travels.
Historic Hotels & Heritage Stays
Palácio do Freixo — A national monument turned hotel in Porto
Pousada do Convento da Graça — A former monastery overlooking Tavira
Montebelo Aguieira Lake Resort & Spa — A quiet lakeside retreat
Pousada Palácio de Estoi — An 18th-century palace in the Algarve
Pousada de Viseu — A grand hospital transformed into a hotel
Guesthouses & Smaller Stays
Casa do Visconde de Chanceleiros — A classic Douro manor above Pinhão
Casa do Adro da Igreja — Chocolate cake in a 17th-century guest house
Casa da Picva in Óbidos — Sleeping inside a living museum
Editorial Note:
Portugal has an extraordinary number of historic guesthouses, wine estates, and thoughtfully restored properties. This collection will continue to grow as we discover new places along our journey.
If you represent a property in Portugal that you believe belongs in this collection, you’re welcome to introduce it through our Media & Partnerships page.
If you know someone planning a trip to Portugal who appreciates special places to stay, feel free to share this collection with them.