Aveiro

In an impressive historic building overlooking the main canal, this grand hotel offers slick and comfortable accommodations. — Fodor's

This small hotel is a short stroll from the heart of town and has a quiet backstreet location. — Lonely Planet

This large four-star sits at the eastern end of the main canal. Its cubelike exterior is shrouded in brise-soleil, while inside it’s all contemporary lines and business-friendly services. — Lonely Planet

Seemingly larger inside than out, this hotel is a stylish bolthole. Long corridors, floored with mosaic tiles and lined with poems and paintings, lead to modern, minimalist-white rooms. — Lonely Planet

A prime canal-side location combines with attentive service, polished public areas and bright carpeted rooms at this elegant central set-up. — Lonely Planet

The Aveiro Palace has welcomed guests since 1937. Rooms here are modestly sized with minimalist decor, in contrast to the large, stylish common areas — Independent

More a boutique guesthouse than a traditional B&B, this cracking place has got the lot: a convenient central location, welcoming staff and nine modern guestrooms. — Lonely Planet

A good budget choice, this handsome art nouveau guesthouse is opposite the old train station, about a 15-minute walk from the centre. — Lonely Planet