Description
Viana do Castelo is a cultural treasure and part of Portugal's heritage. The famous dress, embroidery and fine pottery along with the festivals overflowing with tradition, all make Viana the Portuguese capital of Portuguese folklore. The harmony of river, sea and mountains afford the area superb landscapes known as some of the most beautiful in the world according to international media. Minho's … more
The Pousada de Viana do Castelo is located atop the Monte de Santa Luzia, in Viana do Castelo. Lofty and elegant, it further enhances the beauty of the city of Viana do Castelo. It features one of Portugal's most dazzling views of the mountain, the city, the Lima river, the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Templo de Santa Luzia which, located just a few hundred metres from the hillside, frames and fills the landscape and the view.
For your meals, enjoy the classic and exquisite atmosphere at the Pousada's restaurant offering you the best of minhota cuisine, accompanied by the delicious local nectar, because, after all, we are in a Vinho Verde wine growing region.
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Games room
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Outside parking
- Parking
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Bike rental
- Breakfast in bed
- Car rental
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Cloakroom facilities
- Conference centre
- Currency exchange
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Picnic area
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Wake-up call service
- Wedding service
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Game area
- Kids' TV channels
- Kids' board games
- Kids' playground
- Bars
- Bar
- Indoor bar
- Restaurants
- Buffet restaurant
- High chairs
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- À la carte restaurant
- Swimming pools
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Massages
- Spa
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Golf course
- Golf course within 3 km
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Ground floor reception
- Restaurant on the ground floor
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Viana Do Castelo
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RogerM394
Sheffield, United Kingdom
09/04/2026
“Great place to stay”
This is a fantastic place to stay. A beautiful setting, the views are stunning. Had room 207. Simple room, spotlessly clean. Ate in the restaurant. Great choice of very well cooked food. The staff were lovely. So helpful and friendly. This is just a brilliant hotel.
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Saulo G
06/03/2026
“Memorable Stay”
We recently stayed at Pousada Viana do Castelo and we TRULY had a fantastic stay. The hotel is very old fashion and it is the reason why it is so charming. Some will say it dated but in a way, it is hospitality at its best! The room (Panoramic Suite with Terrace) was very spacious and the terrace a… more
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Frans D
Portugal
28/10/2025
“A fantastic view from a great pousada”
We booked a sea view room with balcony and as promised we were not dissapointed. We had a beautiful spacy room with a big King Size bed. On the balcony we could overview the entire city of Viana do Castelo with the basilica as a centre piece. The view is ESPECTACULAR !!! The bed was comfortable and… more
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Dtheres
Oakville, Canada
23/01/2026
“Lovely Hotel - But”
Very nice hotel in lovely Viana do Costello. The hotel is clean and comfortable and offers spectacular views. Easy walk to St. Luzia Sanctuary - which is close to funicular to travel to town (uber rides are easy too). At the hotel, front desk staff were friendly and professional. The only "but… more
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Kieran57
Los Angeles, California
18/07/2025
“5 Star View, 3 Star Hotel and 1 Star Service.”
The staff and service were sub par, nobody ever greeted us with anything but a begrudging Bom Dia. Upon arrival we were not welcomed and check in was perfunctory. In general the staff seemed untrained, unhelpful and unhappy. The rooms are nothing to write home about with dreadful water pressure a… more
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Very good
Based on 9 reviews
Service: 9
Cleanliness: 9
Room: 8
Facilities: 8
Location: 9
Breakfast: 8
Lunch/Dinner: 7
Quality/Price: 8
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