Viseu

This superbly refashioned pousada set in a monumental 19th-century hospital is a top luxury option. — Lonely Planet

It's a little retro (think black noticeboards with white clip-on letters), but there's something reassuringly inviting about this huge old-school hotel. — Lonely Planet

Gleaming after a recent refurbishment, this long-standing hotel offers a prime location near Praça da República, a friendly welcome and quiet, modern rooms. It's also excellent value for money. — Lonely Planet

This friendly, central hotel enjoys a remarkable location, in a renovated mansion built into the city walls. — Lonely Planet

As modern as the structure is, the interior has luxurious, yet classic, furnishings and nature is not forgotten...public areas and guest rooms have brass details, rich wood furniture, plush fabrics. — Fodor's

A friendly welcome awaits at this comfortable three-star. — Lonely Planet

This handsome boutique hotel is owned by an antique dealer, so the charming 18th-century building is full of period furniture and objets d'art, all for sale should one take your fancy. — Lonely Planet

A no-brainer for budget-minded travellers, this old-fashioned pension has modest, no-frills rooms above a popular restaurant. — Lonely Planet

Squeezes in four dorms, sleeping from four to eight, and three private rooms, as well as a lovely kitchen. Space is tight but the pristine white walls and blonde wood floors ensure a light, airy feel. — Lonely Planet