Portugal Hotels

Kimkim has curated a list of some of the best hotels in Portugal. Our favorite hotels include charming 18th-century townhouses  in Lisbon  with city views and outdoor terraces, landmark accommodations right in the heart of historic Porto, and contemporary rooms within historic fortresses in Cascais. With amenities like rooftop bars, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centers, spas, museums, and even art studios, you're sure to find the perfect place to relax and unwind. Make sure to explore our top recommendations in some of our most popular locations, including Lisbon, Porto, and Lagos,  for a memorable Portuguese experience.

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Cascais
Pestana Cidadela Cascais
4.3
(13)
· Luxury
Located within the walls of a 16th-century seaside fortress, Pestana Cidadela Cascais is a contemporary luxury hotel that combines Portugal's history and culture. The center of Cascais, filled with galleries, historic spaces, and restaurants, is a 5-minute walk, making this hotel both accessible...
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Lisbon
Palácio Ludovice Wine Experience Hotel
4.5
(4)
· Luxury
Live in the former home of Frederico Ludovice, the architect behind the 18th-century Mafra National Palace outside of Lisbon, and the University of Coimbra, one of the world's oldest universities in continuous operation. Palácio Ludovice Wine Experience Hotel is in the hilly neighborhood of...
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Évora
The Noble House
4.3
(9)
· Comfort
Immerse yourself in centuries of Évora's history, spanning from the Roman times to the 20th century, in The Noble House. Built upon Cerca Velha, the ancient Roman wall circling the city, this was the home of a count in the 15th century before it was turned into a hotel in the 1920s. In fact, it...
Algarve
Lagos Avenida Hotel
4.3
(7)
· Comfort
Lagos Avenida Hotel is right across from the Marina and within the city center of Lagos, offering a convenient location for your stay. The hotel is just a seven-minute walk from Meia Praia Beach and a short distance from the old downtown area, where you'll find beautiful shops and restaurants. In...
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Albufeira
Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa
5.0
(1)
· Comfort
Located just 10 minutes from the Old Town of Albufeira, Real Bellavista Hotel and Spa offers an all-inclusive stay away from downtown. Walk to Old Town in 25 minutes or catch a ride with the hotel's shuttle to wander the cobbled streets, feel the Roman and Moorish history of the city, and explore...
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Algarve
Vila Vita Parc
5.0
(1)
· Luxury
Situated in the center of the Algarve just above the Atlantic Ocean, Vila Vita Parc has made a name for itself as one of the top luxury resorts in Portugal since its opening in 1992. Walk to the beach in just five minutes or take in views of the ocean from almost anywhere on the grounds of this...
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Douro Valley
Quinta do Pego
5.0
(1)
· Comfort
Relax with the sweeping views of the Douro Valley at Quinta do Pego, a wine estate just 10 minutes from the lovely town of Pinhão. You can take a scenic 2.5-hour train ride from Porto to Pinhão, home to an azulejo-lined 19th-century train station and renowned wine estates like Quinta do Bomfim....
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Coimbra
Aeminium Coimbra Hotel
5.0
(1)
· Comfort
Aeminium Coimbra Hotel, about a 30-minute walk from the city's historic center, offers a simple and modern stay in Coimbra. Walk to Old Town or drive there in 15 minutes to begin your exploration of Portugal's former capital, which is just over an hour from Porto and two hours from Lisbon. The...
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Tavira
Tivoli Carvoeiro
5.0
(1)
· Comfort
Perched on the Vale Covo cliffs, Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort offers a stay of contemporary style in a prime location in the Algarve. The hotel is in Carvoeiro, a small, charming beachside town with whitewashed buildings, shops, and restaurants overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The Algarve's...
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Douro Valley
Quinta de S. Bernardo Winery & Farmhouse
5.0
(1)
· Comfort
History is alive and cozy in Quinta de S. Bernardo Winery & Farmhouse, a family-run boutique hotel whose walls hold hundreds of years of stories just about 1.5 hours outside of Porto. The farmhouse building dates back to 1756, while the family-run winery began in 1912—so this is an ideal...
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Cascais
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux
5.0
(1)
· Luxury
Experience a mix of luxury and wildness at the Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux, a cliffside retreat overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Located just a 15-minute drive from the center of Cascais, Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux is primely situated between two of the...
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Lagos
Marina Rio
5.0
(1)
· Comfort
Standing on the marina of Lagos, Marina Río Hotel is in a prime location just 10 minutes walking from Old Town, where you'll find sites like the 18th-century Baroque Church of Saint Antonio with its fantastic gilded wooden interior and the medieval castle. Nearby beaches like Praia Dona Ana and...
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Coimbra
Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas
5.0
(1)
· Luxury
History buffs, romantics, and curious travelers will find a treasure trove at Quinta das Lagrimas, a 14th-century palace that was the site of one of history's more tragic love stories. The Portuguese Prince Pedro and Spanish noblewoman Inês de Castro began their forbidden affair on these grounds....
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Douro Valley
Quinta do Vallado
5.0
(1)
· Comfort
If you're interested in the history of wine-making in the Douro Valley, you won't find a better place than the adults-only Quinta do Vallado, just 10 minutes outside the region's capital of Peso da Régua. Established in 1716, Quinta do Vallado is one of the oldest estates in the Douro Valley. It...
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Algarve
Boavista Golf & Spa—Bela Colina Village
4.5
(2)
· Luxury
Enjoy a vacation of recreational activities and comforts at Boavista Golf & Spa - Bela Colina Village, located just a 10-minute drive from Lagos' Old Town. Some of the area's best beaches, like Praia Dona Ana and Ponta da Piedade, are just 10 minutes away by car. This is an ideal location to...
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Cascais
The Albatroz Hotel
4.5
(2)
· Luxury
Live like the royal family who used to summer in Cascais with a stay at the Albatroz Hotel, the former palace of the Duke of Loulé. Originally built in 1873, this luxury boutique hotel stands on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. There's a beach on either side, just a minute's walk away, so...
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Évora
Hotel Albergaria do Calvário
4.3
(3)
· Comfort
Located on the edge of the Old Town of Évora, Hotel Albergaria do Calvário takes a modern approach to its historic space. This building was once used for the Convent of Santa Helena do Monte Calvário's production of olive oil, and you can see remnants of its past in its arches and other details....
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Évora
Évora Olive Hotel
4.1
(20)
· Comfort
Évora Olive Hotel is a modern oasis that occupies the iconic and historic Eborim Shopping Center within the city walls of Évora. The hotel's theme of olive oil is interwoven throughout, from the olive oil on demand to the invigorating massages with olive oil and lavender. Its prime location is...
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Lagos
Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve
4.0
(1)
· Luxury
Walk to the beach in just five minutes from the Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve, a luxury hotel overlooking Meia Praia, the largest beach in Lagos. The hotel is located just outside the center of Lagos. Drive to Old Town in 15 minutes, where you'll find 16th-century fortified walls, colorfully...
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Porto
The Editory House Ribeira
4.0
(8)
· Comfort
The Editory House Ribeira Hotel, located in Porto's Sao Nicolau neighborhood, is an urban and modern establishment that embodies the authenticity of the city. The hotel, built on the former site of Balleteatro—the first theater and dance school in Porto—effortlessly blends history with...
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Cascais
Vila Galé Cascais
4.0
(5)
· Comfort
Experience the natural beauty of Cascais, which is easily reachable from Vila Galé. The natural stone arch of Boca do Inferno is a scenic 10-minute stroll along the coast, as is the Cascais Marina with its bevy of restaurants and cafés. Walk to the Old Town in 15 minutes, where you'll find...
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Lisbon
The Ivens, Autograph Collection
Luxury
Tap into your inner explorer at The Ivens, a colorful oasis in the center of Lisbon. This 19th-century building was once the first luxury warehouse in the city and later housed Portugal's first public radio station. The Ivens is in Chiado, known as one of the best areas to discover Lisbon;...
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Douro Valley
Casa do Río Wine Hotel
Comfort
Located less than an hour from the border of Spain, Casa do Río Wine Hotel offers a peaceful and remote stay deep in the Douro Valley. The hotel is run by descendants of Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira or "Ferreirinha," one of the region's most influential wine producers in the 1800s. It's...
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Douro Valley
Six Senses Douro Valley
Luxury
Experience modern luxury and deep relaxation in a 19th-century manor nestled on a hill overlooking the Douro River, just 20 minutes from the historic town of Lamego. Climb the Baroque stairway to the azulejo-covered Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, stroll through the medieval Moorish...
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Cascais
Grande Real Villa Italia
Luxury
Live like an (exiled) king at Grande Real Villa Italia, a former palace in one of the best locations in Cascais. Located just 30 minutes from Lisbon, this seaside town became known as the vacation destination for Portuguese royalty, who built their summer homes there in the 1930s. The European...
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Cascais
The Pergola Boutique Hotel
Comfort
This former family home has been transformed into a chic boutique hotel and is just five minutes from the beach. Marcelino Correia bought two countryside cottages for his daughters in 1925, and one of those homes was transformed into The Pergola House in 1985, the first tourist accommodation in...
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Sintra
Senhora da Guia Cascais Boutique Hotel
Luxury
Located halfway between the wild beach of Guincho and Cascais' Old Town, Senhora da Guia Cascais Boutique Hotel is a luxury property ideal for those who want to be away from the crowds. The hotel's location off the busy coastal road means a car or taxi is ideal. Both Guincho and the center of...
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Lisbon
Browns Central Hotel
Comfort
The 18th century meets the 21st century in Browns Central Hotel, situated just two blocks from the 1902 Elevator of Santa Justa. This historic building is in the neighborhood of Chiado, home to antique stores, landmark buildings, renowned restaurants, and the world's oldest bookstore, The...
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Lisbon
My Story Hotel Figueira
Comfort
Behind My Story Hotel Figueira's facade of geometric blue tiles lies a modern, comfortable hotel in one of the most central locations of Lisbon. Standing on the Praça de Figueira, this hotel is just on the border of Alfama, Lisbon's Old Town. Walk to Alfama's most famous sites, like São Jorge...
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Albufeira
Vila Meluna—Private House Rental
Mid-range
Enjoy cozy modern comforts in this three-bedroom villa outside the historic center of Albufeira. Drive to Old Town in just 10 minutes or take a leisurely 35-minute stroll there, where you'll find numerous shops, restaurants, and picturesque sites like black mosaic designs in the cobblestone...

Hotel Advice for Portugal

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The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in Lisbon

Follow the sounds of fado through Lisbon's streets to one of these hotels in neighborhoods across the city. Stay near the sophisticated Avenida Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal area, celebrate the arts on Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Square, or take in the Bairro Alto from a rooftop at these standout spots.

 Douro Valley, Portugal
The 4 Best Boutique Hotels in the Douro Valley

Visiting the Douro Valley is about getting close to its famous wines. While many visitors come to the area as a day trip, if you want to linger a little longer, stay on-site at one of the wineries, which offer manor houses, cozy bed and breakfasts, and modern touches for a memorable stay—complete, of course, with river views and plenty of time in the estate cellars.

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The 5 Best Boutique Hotels in Porto

Porto's hotels echo the city's history, with locations dotted through the historic city center. Stay in a former manor house or comfortable guesthouse, with options at all points along the pricing spectrum and plenty of spots to enjoy a glass of the city's signature wines.

The Algarve, Portugal
The Best Hotels in the Algarve

Head south to the golden beaches of the Algarve at one of these seaside retreats. Whether you stay in charming Tavira, along the cliffs of Carvoeiro, or at a wellness retreat just off the Ponta da Piedade, these hotels range from former convents to sprawling resorts and can provide a vacation for any taste.

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The 4 Best Boutique Hotels in Coimbra

Get in touch with Coimbra's history and famous university by staying at a hotel within its UNESCO World Heritage city center. Whether it's a cozy residence, literature-inspired guesthouse, or 18th-century palace, these options will have you sleeping in style.

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The Best Boutique Hotels in Lagos

The key to a stay in the city of Lagos is easy access to the sea. If you want to stay within the city, a spot along the marina will give you water views and easy walking access to shops and restaurants, or go just a bit farther along the cliffs to immerse yourself in a wellness retreat.

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The 4 Best Boutique Hotels in the Azores

When traveling to the Azores, you want to ensure you're taking advantage of the many aspects of these lush islands. A stay on São Miguel or Terceira will put you in the center of the attractions, with options both in the city centers and out in the natural world, along with volcanic springs, lively city squares, and bay views.

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The Best Boutique Hotels in Évora

You can feel the history that overflows in Évora at every turn, especially in its lodgings. The best hotels in the city and its surroundings have impressive histories of their own, ranging from noble houses to olive oil production facilities to famous historic convents. Choose whether you want to stay in the city center or out in the Alentejo countryside, and see where the story takes you.