70 Hotels in Portugal: The Watchlist
Every place we feature in our main collection has been tried and tested by us personally. Below are the boutique hotels in Portugal that are on our radar.
Casa C’Alma
A five-bedroom boutique guesthouse in Lisbon with minimalist Scandi-style decor. Located in Misericordia (near Bairro Alto), a great choice for travellers interested in a more authentic local experience.
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Dona Graça Lisbon Apartments
Gorgeous boutique apartments located in the heart of Graça. The interiors are thoughtfully decorated in natural tones, and the swimming pool will be very welcome after a warm day walking through the hills. Breakfast is delivered to your door each morning.
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The Lisboans Apartments
Serviced stylish apartments set in a stunning townhouse, right in the heart of historic Lisbon. All the accommodation types showcase their own exclusive interior design, with a choice of one to two bedrooms, and every living room comes furnished with a sofa bed.
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Casa Oliver
Casa Oliver is a boutique B&B located in the charming Praça do Príncipe Real Square. Built in 1895, it offers 26 stylish and individually designed rooms.
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Hotel 1908
Hotel 1908 is a boutique hotel in Intendente, housed in a renovated century-old award-winning building by architect Adães Bermudes. Set in the corner of the Almirante Reis Avenue and Intendente Square, the hotel includes an ever-evolving art gallery, a restaurant and a bar.
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Le Consulat
A boutique hotel located in Lisbon’s downtown, set in the Luís de Camões Square and just a few minutes’ walk from Chiado. Each of the Le Consulat’s rooms and suites has been decorated in collaboration with Lisbon’s most established art galleries.
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Torel Palace
A stunning boutique hotel in the heart of Lisbon, with breathtaking views of charming old rooftops, the Tagus River and the São Jorge Castle. Torel Palace consists of two traditional Portuguese 19th-century mansions, surrounded by a garden with a swimming pool.
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Valverde Hotel
Five-star boutique hotel set in Lisbon’s upmarket Avenida da Liberdade district, decorated in lovely warm colours. There is an inviting patio and small swimming pool.
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Santa Clara 1728
Without a shadow of a doubt one of the most beautiful boutique hotels in Lisbon, Santa Clara 1728 is set in a refurbished 18th-century building offering six spacious rooms in charming Alfama, in Lisbon.
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Verride Palácio Santa Catarina
If you’re looking for the best luxury boutique hotel in the historic centre of Lisbon, look no further. Verride Palácio Santa Catarina offers a blend of palace-like vintage details with modern comforts: radiant heated floors, plenty of natural light, Esop amenities, elegant bathrooms and custom furnishings. The swimming pool overlooks the charming neighbourhood and the Tagus River.
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Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites
Children are central to the property’s philosophy, and there is a kids club open day and night, suitable for youngsters aged six months up to early teens. Located in Chiado, in the heart of Lisbon, with 37 types of boutique accommodation ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments.
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Palácio Belmonte
Palácio Belmonte is a boutique hotel housed in a stunning 15th-century palace at the foot of the Castelo de São Jorge with a view over the roofs of old Lisbon.
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Santiago de Alfama
A five-star charming boutique hotel set in a historic building with gorgeous views of old Alfama, in the historic centre of Lisbon.
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Raw Culture Art & Lofts Bairro Alto
Thirteen unique, stylish lofts decorated with the owner’s private art collection. A project born from the acquisition of an old Portuguese Press Printing facility in buzzing Bairro Alto. À la carte and vegan breakfast offered.
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Casa Amora
Charming boutique B&B accommodation featuring traditional Lisbon architecture with five bedrooms and six studios: comprising an early 20th-century building and an 18th-century house with a charming terraced courtyard.
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Palacio Ramalhete
Set in the stylish street of Janelas Verdes in Estrela, this boutique hotel is housed in a Portuguese style 18th-century palace. It features rooms with authentic ceramic tiles and a heated pool overlooking the courtyard. Unique details include stucco ceilings, oak walls or a fireplace with a copper roof.
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The Lumiares Hotel & Spa
The Lumiares is a stylish boutique hotel & spa in the heart of the fashionable Bairro Alto area of Lisbon. Beautifully designed apartment style rooms make the perfect home away from home; choose from five styles of accommodation ranging from Studio to Penthouse.
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Armazém Luxury Housing
A 19th-century iron warehouse lovingly converted into a cool boutique hotel in the heart of Porto, a stone’s throw away from some of our favourite restaurants. There are nine-suites and three-apartments, all uniquely decorated. Definitely one of the best small hotels in Porto, we will be bringing you the full review very soon.
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The White Box Boutique House
Located near Porto’s City Market Bolhão, the White House Box Boutique House features six elegant and stylish suites, with a shared kitchen and lounge where breakfast is served each morning.
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A Bela Aurora
A spacious, light-filled boutique guesthouse in Porto with a peaceful garden. There are five suites decorated with handcrafted furniture and individual design pieces. Located in the residential art district, a ten-minute walk from the heart of the city.
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Flattered to be in Porto
Apartments situated in the residential neighbourhood Foz do Douro, offering sea views and near restaurants and bars. It’s a 15-minute drive to Porto’s centre on the bus or tram (Uber, Taxify etc. widely available). Perfect for those who want to stay off the beaten track – away from the tourist crowds yet close to everything.
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Torel 1884 Suites & Apartments
A luxury boutique hotel set in an historic building in the heart of Porto, offering 12 deluxe rooms and suites in a former palace, and an additional 11 unique apartments on trendy Rua das Flores.
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My Home in Porto
A cosy three-bedroom boutique guesthouse in Porto hosted by owner Juan, who will serve you a brilliant locally-sourced breakfast (in the garden, weather allowing) and is always full of ideas of what to do in Porto.
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Baumhaus Serviced Apartments
Designer apartments set in a gorgeous four-storey building in the centre of Porto. Guests can also enjoy a beautiful garden with an iconic pine tree, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the city.
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Torel Avantgarde
A quirky five-star boutique hotel in downtown Porto with a swimming pool and breathtaking views doesn’t come around often. Inspired by the avant-garde years, the design of the hotel is reminiscent of the elegance of the 1930s/40s, while at the same time celebrating contemporary Portuguese art, design and craftsmanship. Each of the 47 rooms and suites is dedicated to an avant-garde artist and designed individually.
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Mo House
Pretty boutique guesthouse located in the historical centre of Porto with a stunning view of the Douro River. Bedrooms feature kitchenettes, but a lovely breakfast is also served.
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Malmerendas Boutique Lodging
Malmerendas Boutique Lodging is set in a 19th-century townhouse in downtown Porto. Each of the four suites and two studios available respects the original design of the house, now in great balance with a comfortable and contemporary decor.
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Rosa Et Al Townhouse
Also located in Porto’s “street of the art galleries” (Miguel Bombarda), this seven-bedroom traditional townhouse converted into a boutique hotel, offers original architecture alongside sleek mid-century furniture and a lovely garden.
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Miss’Opo
Cool and quirky guesthouse comprising seven-studio flats with a bar/cafe, just a few steps away from the charming Ribeira neighbourhood in Porto.
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Pensão Favorita
Boutique B&B with a low-key bohemian vibe in Porto’s trendy and arty neighbourhood of Miguel Bombarda. The 12 rooms offer a mix of modern and retro-style furnishings and each has a small lounge area.
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Myo Design House
Designer suites and studios set in a renovated building that was formerly one of the main hospitals in the heart of Porto. Built in 1605, it is a stone’s throw away from the charming Rua das Flores street.
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Casa do Cativo
A boutique guesthouse set in a renovated 19th-century building featuring a private garden and a swimming pool. Located in the historical centre of Porto, just a six-minute walk to the iconic Dom Luis I Bridge.
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Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel
Set in a fully-renovated historical building, the Porto AS 1829 Hotel is located in a corner of the picturesque Largo São Domingos, within walking distance of most of Porto’s landmarks. With 41 rooms this is the biggest hotel in our Porto list – so not so boutique. The location is excellent.
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Aldeia da Pedralva
Located in the countryside near beautiful wild beaches, Aldeia da Pedralva was built from the ruins of an abandoned traditional Portuguese village. The resort offers 50 fully equipped one to three-bedroom cottages, a seasonal swimming pool, and plenty of outdoor activities such as surfing, biking and bird watching. Expect to spot grazing sheep, donkeys and chickens roaming freely in the surroundings.
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Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel
A five-star family-centred resort in the Algarve overlooking a magnificent beach. The complex offers boutique style rooms and villas with private balconies and terraces. There are three restaurants (all with play areas), four bars, five swimming pools, tennis courts, and various activities for children of all ages.
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Memmo Baleeira
A four-star boutique hotel in the Western Algarve town of Sagres, offering 144 rooms and family-friendly one or two bedroom suites with kitchenettes. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool with magnificent ocean views, a heated indoor pool, a spa, and a gym. Meanwhile, the children can enjoy themselves at the kid’s club, going biking or taking surf classes at the hotel’s own surf centre.
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Muxima
A cute and colourful eco-guesthouse near the spectacular beaches of the Vicentine Coast Natural Park and the lovely village of Aljezur.
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Praia Verde Boutique Hotel
A boutique hotel located in the Eastern Algarve surrounded by a lush pine forest, overlooking the sea. The 40 bright and airy suites all come with a separate living room complete with sofa bed (perfect for children), and a kitchenette. There’s a mix of cultural and gastronomic activities for the whole family to enjoy.
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Vila Monte Farm House
A tranquil retreat with a garden and two swimming pools, set among an orange grove in the sunny Algarve, a 10-minute drive away from the beautiful Fuseta beach. There’s also a wide range of activities for both adults and children, including visiting a nearby farm and meeting the resident animals.
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Casa no Tempo
A dreamy four-bedroom old family farmhouse, with minimal beautiful decor set among wildflower fields, lakes and cork groves near the hilltop village of Montemor-o-Novo in the deep Alentejo in Portugal.
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Casas Caiadas
Old water mills have been turned into a gorgeous trio of whitewashed cottages in the heart of the Alentejo, near the small village of Sabugueiro and the historical town of Évora.
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Casas da Lupa
Located in the Southwest Alentejo near the cute village of Zambujeira do Mar and its magnificent beaches, this small boutique hotel offers a fusion of minimalist and rustic style.
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Casa da Ermida de Santa Catarina
Set right on top of the Caia Dam lakeside, with stunning lake views and scenic green surroundings. Seven-bedroom house featuring nature-inspired décor and furnishings.
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Cerca do Sul
Simple and lovely B&B in Alentejo featuring seven bedrooms (including one family room) all opening on to the terrace, with hammocks strung from the rafters, yoga classes and an inviting pool.
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Monte West Coast
Tucked away in the valley of the river Seixe, Monte West Coast is a beautiful 50-hectare estate with independent houses of varying sizes in Alentejo. Swimming pool with amazing views and sun decks. The gorgeous Odeceixe beach is 5km away.
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Monte Velho Equo Resort
A boutique hotel near Évora, located 7 km from Arraiolos, with a strong focus on horse riding activities. Each room opens to a furnished balcony with an amazing view of the dam inserted in a piece of the typical landscape of Alentejo.
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Casa do Governador
A seven-bedroom centennial house offering rustic-style decor and an outdoor pool, set in an ecological reserve area near the beautiful historical town of Évora in Alentejo.
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Sobreiras Alentejo Country Hotel
Tranquil boutique hotel located in the Alentejo countryside, offering elegant and minimal design, comfortable rooms in a gorgeous setting.
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Villa Laura
Villa Laura is a gorgeous boutique hotel in Estoril. If you fancy a seaside escape near Lisbon (it’s just a 30-min drive) seriously check it out. We stayed there recently and it’s perfect – full review coming soon.
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Aldeia da Mata Pequena
Step back in time at this charming tiny Portuguese village. There are 13 fully equipped rural houses, a special place to relax within an hours drive from Lisbon.
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Casas na Areia
Four fully equipped seaside cottages with a special twist: white sand instead of traditional floors. These stunning huts are integrated on the nature reserve of river Sado in Comporta, home to a great variety of wildlife.
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Cabanas no Rio
From the creative minds behind Casas na Areia, these two minimalist wooden cabins (which were once used by local fisherman) are a truly wonderful gem. Only an hour south of Lisbon in fashionable Comporta. You’ll feel a world away.
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Surfers Lodge
Expect laid back vibes, a rooftop pool and great rooms at this boutique surf lodge in Peniche’s little gem Baleal, just across from the Atlantic beach.
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Mercearia D’Alegria
Also situated in surfers hotspot Peniche, this B&B offers cosy bedrooms with some featuring a patio or a terrace. Six-minutes walk from the beach.
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Villa Cascais Guesthouse
A guesthouse set in a renovated 19th-century aristocratic residence, boasting views of Cascais Bay and the beach. You are welcome to enjoy the swimming pool of their sister property, Hotel Albatroz.
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Noah Surf House
From the same owners as Areias do Seixo, Noah is a boutique hotel on the beach in Santa Cruz, an hours’ drive from Lisbon. Perfect for those seeking some of Portugal’s best surf. There’s an outdoor pool.
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Monverde – Wine Experience Hotel
A boutique wine hotel with an outdoor pool located in Amarante, amongst the fertile agricultural lands of the Minho region. 50mins drive from Porto.
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Quinta de São Bernardo
Gorgeous Winery & Farmhouse in Mesão Frio in the Douro offering both private pool villas and luxury suites. It looks amazing, we can’t wait to visit.
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Casa do Juncal
Cosy boutique guesthouse located within the city walls of Guimarães, set in a manor house from the 18th century.
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Casa das Penhas Douradas Design Hotel & SPA
A four-star boutique hotel surrounded by the crisp, clear air of the surrounding Serra da Estrela mountains. Inspired by local architecture and constructed using natural materials such as cork and wood.
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Casa de São Lourenço
A five-star boutique spa hotel set in Manteigas, amongst Portugal’s highest mountains, Serra da Estrela. All rooms offer panoramic views and 100% Portuguese design.
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Chão do Rio
Six small and well-equipped stone houses and an eco swimming pool set amongst eight-hectares of farm in Seia, near the striking Natural Park of Serra da Estrela. Pets are welcome.
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Cavalo de Madeira
Relaxed eco-guesthouse located in Arelho near the charming town of Óbidos. Rooms offer lagoon and sea views and there are plenty of outdoor activities for nature lovers.
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Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas
The first five-star hotel in Coimbra is set in a grand 14th-century building, former home to Prince Pedro and his lover Inês de Castro.
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Luz Charming Houses
A tranquil boutique hotel in Fátima, featuring pretty studios, rooms, a wellness area and a swimming pool.
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Rio do Prado
Nestled amongst tranquil surroundings, the eco-design Rio do Prado near Óbidos offers energy efficient suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with garden views. There are two outdoor pools, spa facilities, a sun terrace and five lakes.
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The Luggage Hostel & Suites
This recently opened small hotel provides dorms as well as beautiful private suites, set in an early 20th-century building in the heart of Coimbra.
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Belmond Reid’s Palace
Set in subtropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this luxury hotel in Funchal features an oceanfront spa, three swimming pools and direct access to the beautiful deep blue sea.
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Pico do Refúgio
Located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel in the Azores, Pico do Refúgio is a mansion that dates to the beginning of the 17th century. Offering traditional-style houses with contemporary design, sea views and an outdoor swimming pool.
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Pink House Azores
We love the look of this restored old barn turned into a design boutique accommodation, a 7-min drive from the historical centre of São Miguel in the Azores. There’s a seasonal outdoor pool.
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Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Modern and exotic eco-villas in Ribeira Grande, north coast of São Miguel Island, with direct access to the beach, a beach bar, a swimming pool and a wellness centre.
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Furnas Boutique Hotel
A four-star boutique hotel located in São Miguel Island, in Vale das Furnas, home to the largest concentration of thermal waters in Europe. Featuring swimming pools and a Spa & Wellness centre.
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Quinta dos Peixes Falantes
Two beautiful and well-equipped studios a couple of one-bedroom houses in Ribeira Grande, with access to a private garden and swimming pool.
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