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Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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View from property
Aerial view
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast
In the heart of the city, Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel offers a serene escape with an outdoor pool, garden, and arcade/game room. Savor a breakfast buffet and enjoy lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant. With laundry facilities, concierge services, luggage storage and helpful staff as praised by previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Room (Standard) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room (Standard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Superior) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Suite with Terrace

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Viana do Castelo, Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel is near a train station. Museu do Traje and Gil Eannes are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shipyards of Viana do Castelo and Golfe de Ponte de Lima. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Monte de Sta. Luzia, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, 4901-909

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary of Santa Luzia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Foreigners and Borders Service - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Republic Square - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Castelo de Santiago da Barra - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 14 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talho Valverde - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mercado na Loja - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Letraria Craft Beer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pico-Pico Maçarico - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near a train station
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • An electric car charging station, meeting rooms, and free newspapers
  • A gift shop, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,616 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 1484

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Pousada Monte Santa Luzia
Pousada Monte Santa Luzia Hotel
Pousada Monte Santa Luzia Hotel Viana Castelo
Pousada Viana Castelo Monte Santa Luzia
Pousada Viana Castelo Historic Hotel
Pousada Viana Castelo Historic
De Viana Do Castelo Historic
Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel Hotel
Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel Viana do Castelo

Frequently asked questions

Does Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel located?

Situated in Viana do Castelo, this eco-certified hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Sanctuary of Santa Luzia, Foreigners and Borders Service, and Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia. Museu de Arte e Arqueologia and Republic Square are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 308 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quite place and polite staff .
Romantic place💓
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is always about the view, wonderful. The service is excellent and staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, super friendly and helpful staff with spectacular views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful place to stay and understand it historical but could still use a little modernization.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff, we love this property and location and will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

The hotel has the most beautiful views. We were given an upgrade and had a room overlooking both the sea and a the famous church which overlooks the city. At the same time we had a welcome gift of wine, heart biscuits, and grapes. The biscuits and grapes were replenished each day. The breakfast at the hotel was quality and in a beautiful room. This hotel is recommended. The staff are very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and unique hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a view of the cathedral - outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property fantastic view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, amazing views of the city and the ocean, comfortable rooms and nice bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard to beat the views from this historic hotel. Perched on top the mountain overlooking the city of Viana do Castelo and the river below is breathtaking. Staff very helpful and professional. Rooms a bit dated but clean and comfortable. You may need to get creative to charge electronic devices as outlets are scarce. Nice breakfast with wide variety offered. Transport to town on the funicular is available during the day, ample parking at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting of the hotel. Wonderful bar and restaurant. Great service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property. Beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Lovely old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic rooms and building in amazing location with the old fort and 360 degree views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. Beautiful room with an incredible view. The city of Viana is well worth visiting too... charming!

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is obviously unique, we could spend hours looking at the view. The staff are always professional and very helpful. English spoken by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful tetreat

Truly lovely place and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, elegant common areas . Very comfy bed and bath. Great breakfast, lots of variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with amazing views over the town and ocean. The hotel is lovely, a tad dated but it is beautiful. It is a twisty drive with switchbacks up to the hotel for those with my fear of heights!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visited this Pousada in 1997 and said if we ever come bs k to Portugal we must come back to this beautiful panoramic location. We were very pleased with our reception, room and the great breakfast and dinner. Even better than we remembered,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views and lovely historic hotel.

Great view and excellent service. The room was comfortable and the hotel is clean. The breakfast is fabulous. It was raining so that made walking down to town challenging but I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel sits at the top of a little mountain and has spectacular views. The service is great. Food is delicious and they serve a wonderful breakfast buffet. I hope to stay here again. You can take a funicular to go into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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