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Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior
Aerial view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Monte de Sta. Luzia, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, 4901-909
  • Place, Sanctuary of Santa Luzia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Foreigners and Borders Service
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Republic Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
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Family Room (Standard) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room (Standard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (Superior) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Panoramic Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Panoramic Suite with Terrace

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

Hotel in Viana do Castelo with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services and laundry facilities.
Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel offers 51 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sanctuary of Santa Luzia. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Sanctuary of Santa Luzia and 9 minutes from Foreigners and Borders Service
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 2616 square feet (243 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, an arcade/games room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel.

This 4-star Viana do Castelo hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
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.
Property Registration Number 1484
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Reviews

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 316 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

MIchael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorrie, Longwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s all about the location at the top of a mountain overlooking a jewel box of a church. This grand hotel was built in the early 1900’s. It has been renovated but is definitely an older property. Room was comfortable and the view was AMAZING. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
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

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

Mark, Shrewsbury

Travelled with partner
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

Thomas

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

Great hotel.

Hotel beautiful but decor a little tired. Still in good shape! 5 Star for the hotel, 10 out of 5 Star for the staff. They were outstanding and the off season rate was unbelievable. If we return to Portugal it is on our list for staying!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Mark, Shrewsbury

Travelled with partner
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

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Adjacent to the Basilica. Easy access to town via funicular, 3 euro return trip. Weather can be an issue, in particular the fog. If it’s foggy you won’t have any view of the basilica or the ocean. We were blessed with sun for part of our stay! The only place to eat is in the hotel and we found it to be very good and at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
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

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cool old castle, that needs some tlc. The pool is nice but didn’t have enough chairs and could use a facelift. Rooms were nice but ac was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

colin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
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

Bernadette

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

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a first class hotel with responsive amd friendly staff. The location can be spotted from miles away at the summit of a very high hill above which provides wonderful sights of the city and river. The dinner was outstanding and the staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024