10 Top-Rated Bed and Breakfast Inns in Central Portugal

June 12, 2023 Marianna Hollaway

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Central Portugal including Pousada Convento de Belmonte, Casa Balthazar, Chalet Saudade - Vintage Guest House, Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra, Republica Bed & Breakfast & Arts, Vila Garden Guesthouse, Hotel Mondego, Tesouro da Baixa by Shiadu, Sintra 1012 Boutique Guest House, Lisbon Wine Hotel.
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1. Pousada Convento de Belmonte

Convento de Belmonte Serra da Esperança, Belmonte 6250-064 Portugal
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 591 reviews

Pousada Convento de Belmonte

Set on the slopes of the Esperança Mountain, at just over 1 km from the town of Belmonte, the birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the Pousada Convento de Belmonte results from the renovation of the former Nossa Senhora da Esperança Convent dated 13th Century.Inside, the chapel and sacristy have been converted into a lounge and bar a good example of the harmonious blend of historical architecture and modern construction and comfort.The Pousada hotel has preserved the Monastery’s heritage intact, included amphitheatre architecture layout in the pine woods on the slopes of Esperança Mountain, and stunning landscape with views over the Cova da Beira region and Estrela’s Mountain. Guests can use this historic luxury hotel as a base for exploring the many historical monuments is the region, including the castle, the burial vault of the Cabral family, the Jewish Quarter, as well as the natural beauty and folk traditions of Serra da Estrela (Estrela´s Mountain), one of the Europe’s most important natural reserves.

Great experience

Reviewed By Shaull A

Great location, Clean, great service, nice rooms, go for their diner (Outstanding), great location for a relax and quiet place, close to the city center, competitive prices, large rooms, free parking on site

2. Casa Balthazar

Rua do Duque 26, Lisbon 1200-159 Portugal
Excellent
90%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 709 reviews

Casa Balthazar

Located downtown Lisbon, in Chiado, Casa Balthazar is part of the city’s history.Balthazar, the founder of the famous Confeitaria Nacional (the oldest pastry in Lisbon), acquired this beautiful property in August 1882. The house, with wonderful views to the castle and Rossio, still belongs to the family. The old factory, where all the cookies were produced to Confeitaria Nacional, including the famous “pastel de nata” and many other old recipies, became a restaurant.The family atmosphere can be felt in the living rooms and rooms which provides comfort and a unique experience.Come learn more about Lisbon and you’ll have a surprise.

A gem in the Chiado district of Lisbon ..

Reviewed By Susanne L

What a great location! We were able to walk to many of Lisbon’s wonderful restaurants, shops, museums and parks. The rooms were clean, spacious, artfully decorated and cosmopolitan. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of fruit, pastries, excellent coffee and more. The staff was helpful with recommendations. We will definitely return to Casa Balthazar!

3. Chalet Saudade - Vintage Guest House

Rua Doutor Alfredo da Costa N. 23, Sintra 2710-524 Portugal
Excellent
85%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 588 reviews

Chalet Saudade - Vintage Guest House

In 2001 we drove by a quaint, beautiful, old rose colored chalet in Sintra with a > sign hanging on a white door. Having searched for months for a home in Sintra, the locale of Luis' dream place to live, we thought - why not look at this charming "fixer upper"? It was nearly sundown when we entered the beautiful rooms with painted high ceilings and as the light flowed through the winter veranda overlooking the lush green gardens it was love at first sight. A dozen years later and having lived through rainy humid winters with old cracked windows and creaky floors, our home is completely restored and refurbished. It has taken four long years but the outcome is better than expected as we have stayed true to the style and essence of this peculiar type of architecture. The chalet style was imported at the end of the XIX century from the Alps and was used to build vacation homes throughout Portugal. Now our home and guesthouse is enjoying its second life and we hope to continue our mission that we have developed at our cafe - Cafe Saudade. This cafe is a few meters from the chalet and it is here where breakfast is served all day to our guests. Our mission is to provide, with the utmost quality, an authentic Portuguese experience to all of our visitors to Sintra. We hope this is what you experience when you stay with us. Cheers, and long life to the old-new Chalet Saudade!

Very nice auberge

Reviewed By NermineE_12

An old villa converted into a quaint hotel. Clean and attractive however, being an old house on the hill our room was in -2 floor with no elevator and we can hear the water flushing and running in the pipes. It is affiliated with a Saudades breakfast restaurant that is to die for… out of this world delicious breakfast and amazing service.

4. Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Couraca dos Apostolos 13-15-17 66, Coimbra 3000-432 Portugal
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Coimbra, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. While staying at Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra, visitors can check out Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha de Coimbra) (0.1 mi) and Praca Oito de Maio (0.2 mi), some of Coimbra's top attractions. Rooms at Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra provide air conditioning, a desk, and a seating area, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra guests have access to baggage storage. Need a place to park? Street parking is available at Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the steakhouses, including Peculiar Sushi or Steak and Murphy's Irish Pub, all of which are a short distance from Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra. If you’re looking for something to do, Portugal dos Pequenitos (0.7 mi), University of Coimbra (1.0 mi), and Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz (0.2 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra. Enjoy your stay in Coimbra!

Amazing and beautiful hotel with history!!!

Reviewed By MomNBucketList

It was very unusual hotel. The front desk person took us to our room in different building near by. They renovated very old building, something like 300 years old, to stylish hotel. Coimbra was situated on lots of hills and the hotel was on top of on of those hills. Hence, our room had great views. There’s a big jacuzzi inside of the room and we really enjoyed it. The room was beautifully decorated and had nice smart TV and small refrigerator with complimentary water bottles, iced tea and beer bottles. There’s nice thick bathrobes too. They gave us welcome cake and champagne. The hotel staff brought our breakfast in a basket each morning to our room. The staffs were very friendly and helpful. They asked us if we wanted our room cleaned when they brought our breakfast but I only asked for new towels and they brought them to us promptly. It was quite a hill to walk up from the main streets but you could take Uber and it’s inexpensive like ~ 5 euros. And since it’s old building, there’s no elevators. But the staff helped us to carry our suitcases up to our room. If they could add little counter space inside of bathroom so we could put our toiletries that would have been great. We’re pleasantly surprised how beautiful and clean our room was. If I go back to Coimbra, I would definitely stay there again.

5. Republica Bed & Breakfast & Arts

Avenida da Republica 83 4th Floor, Lisbon 1050-243 Portugal
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 148 reviews

Republica Bed & Breakfast & Arts

The space The name «República - Bed & Breakfast & Arts» relates to the background’s lusitanian origin as well as its connection to the arts. Each room represents a burgh gifted with pieces of art which associated with it. Guest access Apart from the rooms’ sheltered compasses, we offer access to a wide and cozy kitchen as well as a living room with a TV and a dining room where breakfast is served. In a matter of necessity, we grant a fridge and microwave at hand. Interaction with guests Our insight on Lisbon on a day to day basis is fuelled by a special zest for the social, gastronomical and cultural nuances. We are more than happy to share it with you having arranged some partnerships that may help provide some unique experiences! The neighborhood The neighbourhood, located in Avenidas Novas, central Lisbon is comprised of long avenues garnished with lovely châteaux scattered throughout mixed with some more modern buildings. It’s the city’s business center counting on a diverse and sophisticated means of commerce. Also, right under our nose, we see the famous Campo Pequeno’s bullring built brick by brick in the 19th century being one of Lisbon’s main show halls and concert venue. Getting around - 5km from the Airport (10 minute drive or 11 by tube) - Tube/metro station: Campo Pequeno - 8 Bus lines: 207, 727, 736, 738, 744, 749, 754 e 783 - Right next to the train station which reaches Sintra - Large paid parking area near the Bullring - Taxi rank at the door Other things to note Scattered throughout the rooms’ walls - relating to a specific neighbourhood of Lisbon - are exposed some art pieces from promising artists associated to the respective neighbourhood.

Exceptional place to stay

Reviewed By TeonaTeo

I was traveling to Lisbon with 7month old baby and was a bit nervous about accommodation but I should admit that everything was exceptionally clean, room was nice, with balcony, Manuel and Ana were very hospitable. Explained us everything. Especially where to hop on in famous yellow tram to get some free seats. Transport is easily accessible from the accommodation, breakfast was very nice always with fresh bread and croissants. There is elevator so if you have baby buggy it’s no problem to take it all the way up to the 4th floor. They also have high chair, some board games, nice living room where guests can gather. Overall I highly recommend the place.

6. Vila Garden Guesthouse

Avenida Almirante Reis 98 Centro, Lisbon 1150-022 Portugal
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 192 reviews

Vila Garden Guesthouse

Vila Garden Guesthouse is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Lisbon, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, a kitchenette, and blackout curtains, and you can stay connected during your stay as Vila Garden Guesthouse offers guests free wifi. The small hotel features a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour check-in, and a concierge. While staying at Vila Garden Guesthouse, visitors can check out Santa Justa Lift (1.3 mi) and Chiado (1.3 mi), some of Lisbon's top attractions. While visiting Lisbon, you may want to try some tempura at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Alma, Sea Me - Peixaria Moderna, or Cantinho do Avillez. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Castelo de S. Jorge (1.2 mi), National Tile Museum (1.2 mi), and Calouste Gulbenkian Museum - Founder's Collection (1.2 mi), which are all within walking distance of the small hotel. Enjoy your stay in Lisbon!

Home from home

Reviewed By Anniethealchemist

I travel solo and this guesthouse has made me feel so welcome. It is extremely central to all of Lisbon and accessible to further afield with ease. The staff are exemplary and at the same time down to earth and accommodating. Nothing is too much trouble for them. My only regret is that I couldn't stay longer. I am so comfortable here ?

7. Hotel Mondego

Rua da Sota 1 Rua da Sota, 1, Coimbra 3000-024 Portugal
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 25 reviews

Hotel Mondego

Perfect hotel in Coimbra

Reviewed By 548cheris

The Hotel Mondego is the new kid on the block, and we very much enjoyed it. For starters, the location is PERFECT. The rooms are clean and smartly appointed, with a minimalist sensibility. Beds and linens are lovely, and housekeeping is great. The bathrooms are also clean and modern and EVERYTHING works perfectly, including a rain shower head with great water pressure. Breakfast is good; the presentation is not exciting, but the selection is spot-on. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Coimbra.

8. Tesouro da Baixa by Shiadu

Rua Dom Duarte 3 Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon 1100-198 Portugal
Excellent
86%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 581 reviews

Tesouro da Baixa by Shiadu

Finding an ideal romantic guest house in Lisbon does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Tesouro da Baixa by Shiadu, a nice option for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as Santa Justa Lift (0.2 mi) and Miradouro da Senhora do Monte (0.2 mi) make Tesouro da Baixa by Shiadu a great place to stay when visiting Lisbon. Rooms at Tesouro da Baixa by Shiadu provide a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Tesouro da Baixa by Shiadu guests have access to a 24 hour front desk and baggage storage. You can also enjoy free breakfast. Need a place to park? There is paid public parking available nearby. While in Lisbon, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Tesouro da Baixa by Shiadu, including Cervejaria Ramiro (0.4 mi), Pharmacia - Chef Felicidade (0.6 mi), and Belcanto (0.4 mi). During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Time Out Market Lisboa (0.7 mi), Castelo de S. Jorge (0.3 mi), and Bairro Alto (0.5 mi), which are all within walking distance of the guest house. Tesouro da Baixa by Shiadu looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Lisbon.

Do not stay there! Bugs in the room and in the bathroom

Reviewed By tha_sa683

This is sad, but unfortunately true: I booked my stay in Tesouro da Baixa for 2 nights in Booking.com. The staff for check in and check out was super nice and welcoming, the room number 601 looked realy nice and well decorated. However, to my unfortunate surprise, I found 2 bugs - 1 in the bathroom and another one on the right side of my bed, in the wall!!! The bug is known as "peixinho da prata" in Portugal. I reported the issue to the hotel reception in the morning after, during my check out. After checking out, I communicate myself with the hotel by email to see what could be done for me as a compensation as I had paid a lot of money to stay in a room that is obviously not clean!!! This cannot happen in this type of accomodations. The hotel made an offer by email that was not interesting for me and I declined it. After that, to avoid receiving bad online review from my side, the hotel did a move that I was honestly not expecting: they marked my stay as a no-show in Booking.com with the single purpose of avoiding a bad but true review from my side!!! They are aware I stayed there, but they prefered to lie to Booking.com - what a move. I do not reccomend at all this hotel - they have bugs in the room, they lie to Booking.com and to be honest overpriced!!! Do not stay there.

9. Sintra 1012 Boutique Guest House

Rua Gil Vicente 10-12, Sintra 2710-568 Portugal
Excellent
88%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 232 reviews

Sintra 1012 Boutique Guest House

Sintra 10&12 is a newly renovated Boutique Guest House located at the heart of Sintra’s downtown historic centre. It is made of some of the town's oldest buildings including the original Roman theatre and 17th century houses. We offer our guest lodging options from family villas, to classic suites, double rooms and boutique family rooms and villas, together with a full and warm breakfast.

Perfect place to stay in Sintra

Reviewed By 323pp

We spent 2 nights at Sintra 1012 Boutique Guest House. It was perfect! Great location, beautiful clean room- we got the one with the terrace! Karen was wonderful!! I wish we did not stay in Lisbon first and stayed here longer and just day tripped into Lisbon. Sintra gets crazy crowded during the day. The best time to enjoy the town is early morning or late afternoon.

10. Lisbon Wine Hotel

Rua das Portas de Santo Antao 88, Lisbon 1150-266 Portugal
Excellent
84%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 241 reviews

Lisbon Wine Hotel

If you’re looking for a romantic small hotel in Lisbon, look no further than Lisbon Wine Hotel. Nearby landmarks such as Miradouro da Senhora do Monte (0.1 mi) and Santa Justa Lift (0.3 mi) make Lisbon Wine Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Lisbon. Guest rooms offer air conditioning and a minibar, and Lisbon Wine Hotel makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the small hotel, including a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is paid public parking available nearby. While in Lisbon, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Lisbon Wine Hotel, including Cervejaria Ramiro (0.4 mi), Pharmacia - Chef Felicidade (0.6 mi), and Belcanto (0.4 mi). If you are interested in exploring Lisbon, check out a marina, such as Bruxa Beer Bar. The staff at Lisbon Wine Hotel looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Star quality

Reviewed By Sandrina G

The staff at this hotel are truly exceptional in their customer care When our flight was cancelled they helped us above and beyond Great hotel every member of staff makes sure guests have the best possible visit Star rating 10 out of 10 put it on your best experience of Portugal visit

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