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Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Superior Room, Balcony
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Historic elegance with panoramic river views

Perched atop Monte Santa Luzia, this elegant historic hotel offers breathtaking panoramic views of Viana and the river below. Delight in a stunning pool area with ocean views, a cosy bar, and an excellent breakfast buffet.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Monte de Sta. Luzia, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, 4901-909
  • Place, Sanctuary of Santa Luzia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Foreigners and Borders Service
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Republic Square
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room (Standard)

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
(12 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)

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

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 the area

Viana do Castelo

Located in Viana do Castelo, Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Sanctuary of Santa Luzia and 7 minutes from Foreigners and Borders Service. .This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Museu do Traje.

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary of Santa Luzia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Foreigners and Borders Service - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Republic Square - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Museu do Traje - 8 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 19 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ameadella Pastelaria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Talho Valverde - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel offers 51 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Viana do Castelo? This hotel has 2616 square feet (243 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #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

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 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

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 322 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George and Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Pousada with wonderful views. Staff very friendly, room well equipped. Rooms at the front of the hotel have amazing views. Good buffet breakfast included. Restaurant was okay though not exceptional. Plenty of parking . Road up from town winding and cobbled but okay. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and very helpful staff. Brought us a fan to the room because the AC was turned off for the winter. The view from the room was breathtaking. Really comfy feeling at the property and cool things to see just a short hike or funicular away. The breakfasts were nice, rooms clean and comfy bedding. Would definitely go back to visit and stay. Just a chill place... especially in the off-season.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRETL

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with partner
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

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