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Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Viana do Castelo with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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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.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Room options

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Family Room (Standard)

Family Room (Standard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Superior)

Family Room (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony

Superior Room, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Monte de Sta. Luzia, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, 4901-909

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary of Santa Luzia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Foreigners and Borders Service - 18 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia - 18 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Republic Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Castelo de Santiago da Barra - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 19 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ameadella Pastelaria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Talho Valverde - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Letraria Craft Beer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

Upscale hotel near a train station
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden and an arcade/games 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 sunloungers
  • An electric car charging station, a banquet hall and a gift shop
  • Concierge services, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 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-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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$211.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at noon.

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

Situated in Viana do Castelo, this hotel is within 2 miles (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 miles (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. 243 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 312 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARCI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views. Staff were extremely accommodating. Restaurant a bit pricey but expected. Rooms were spacious. The carpets could use a little love but overall perfect stay. FYI it is not walking distance to anything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

GRETL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF OURTRIP IN TERMS OF HOTEL the location is unique, with fab. views. the staff very polished, we had cookies, grapes and a small bottle of tawny port waiting when we arrived at 5 pm and sipped peacefully on our terrace with 2 chairs and small table, overlooking Vieana..\\ dinner was very good... not excellent.. but chef came around and talked to us.... a must at least for a nite..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We had a very disappointing dinner experience. When asked how the pork was cooked the waiter did not recommend the pork ' because customers did not like it". He proceeded to recommend the hake. When it arrived it was very unpleasant smothered with hollandaise sause. It appeased that the waiter was instructed to sell the hake because a number of other guests were being served the same. Not nice to eat either. When my partner cammented on the prawns as being unpalatable they took them away and offered another portion which she said no to. Then they refused to serve us with the exeption of a young waiter whe was directed to deal with us. When the bill came the prawns were still on the bill! They subsequently took them off. Very limited meal options and terrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel hôtel : grands espaces intérieurs et extérieurs, magnifique vue…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Vistas deslumbrante serviço aquém do expectável

A Pousada tem, sem dúvida, uma localização privilegiada e uma vista magnífica, criando uma atmosfera especial e tranquila. A piscina é excelente, embora o acesso à mesma se faça pela lateral do edifício, passando por uma zona de serviço — o que quebra um pouco a experiência, especialmente num espaço com estas características. O pequeno-almoço é bom e variado. No entanto, o atendimento da recepção ficou muito aquém do esperado, recepcionista nada simpática (uma menina jovem mas com pouco jeito para interagir com os clientes). Para um hotel onde pagámos 253€ por noite, esperávamos outro tipo de atenção ao detalhe: não fomos recebidos com uma taça de espumante e também não havia ninguém disponível para nos ajudar com as malas desde o carro até ao quarto, algo básico num serviço desta categoria. No geral, o potencial da Pousada é grande, mas há aspectos importantes na experiência do cliente que precisam de ser revistos para corresponder ao nível e ao preço praticado.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

LUIZ ROBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel no topo da montanha, confortável, proximo da igreja e do funicular para descer até a cidade
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jef

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

MAJESTUEUS GEBOUW EN LIGGING

Geweldig mooi gelegen hotel met prima accommodatie. Restaurant is goed, een meer wisselende menukaart zou de keuzes kunnen vergemakkelijken. Ook het laadpunt voor EV is een pluspunt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

FCO. JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La Pousada está en un sitio privilegiado. Es un edificio con mucho encanto, pero se siente muy gastado. Le hace falta una reforma. El cuarto de baño es muy antiguo y las cañerías dan olor. Reservamos una habitación para tres adultos, pero la cama adicional era muy incómoda. Estando el hotel con muy baja ocupación, nos instalaron en una habitación sin vistas al océano. El desayuno y el servicio de limpieza bueno. Tiene una relación calidad/precio mala.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorrie

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

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

Thomas

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

RICARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pousada incrível. Atendimento impecável O Sr. Arsênio do restaurante é espetacular, nos ajudou muito. Com certeza recomendo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente, tudo muito lindo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel maravilhoso e super bem localizado. Pena que o serviço, talvez pela época que fomos, deixou a desejar - Com exceção do moço do café da manhã, os funcionários me pareceram nos evitar. Não havia funcionários disponíveis parecia. O ar condicionado do quarto não funcionava.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA EMILY

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

La pousada inolvidable

Precioso y con unas vistas envidiables
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Felipe B

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel datado: aparência de muito antigo. O quarto não estava totalmente limpo, havia teias de aranha no closet. O café da manhã não era nada de especial, apesar de não ser ruim e ter boa variedade. Pouca voluntariedade dos funcionários com os hóspedes lusófonos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024