Not sure where to stay in Portugal? This page gives you quick links to my Portugal accommodation guides to help you choose the best place for you.

The articles include which locations to use as a base in different parts of the country, from towns to specific neighbourhoods of larger cities. I’ve also suggested hotels, apartments and guesthouses in specific destinations, at different price points and styles.

While some towns and cities in Portugal have an entire article dedicated to helping you choose the best area and accommodation, my tips on where to stay for smaller places are often tucked away at the end of Things To Do In XYZ articles.

Use these buttons to head straight to the accommodation guides for selected destinations:

Where to stay in Northern Portugal

Amarante Barcelos Braga Caminha Chaves Douro Valley Esposende Foz Côa Guimarães Lamego (Douro Valley) Ponte de Lima Porto accommodation by neighbourhood Porto boutique hotels Holiday Apartments in Porto Valença Viana do Castelo Vidago Palace Hotel Vila Nova de Cerveira

Where to stay in Central Portugal

Alcobaça Aveiro Batalha Coimbra Figueira da Foz Leiria Loriga (Serra da Estrela) Monsanto village Óbidos Piodão Tomar

Where to stay in Lisbon and surrounds

Azenhas do Mar Cascais Ericeira Lisbon Holiday Apartments in Lisbon Sesimbra Setúbal Sintra

Where to stay in the Alentejo region

Arraiolos Evora Marvão Mértola Vila Nova de Milfontes Redondo

Where to stay in the Algarve

Where to stay in the Algarve Albufeira Aljezur Alvor Castro Marim Faro Lagos   Loulé Monchique Odeceixe Sagres Silves Tavira 

Where to stay in Madeira

Madeira accommodation guide São Vicente

Where to stay in the Azores

Flores Island Furnas (São Miguel Island) São Jorge Island

Portugal accommodation guides for multiple regions

Romantic Getaways Luxury Villas in Portugal Santiago de Compostela

Most of the links within these Portugal accommodation guides are to ​Booking.com​, which is always my first choice for finding and reserving rooms. The information is clear and easy to find, unlike on many hotel websites, and they provide information about sustainability practices in place.

The reviews are verified, by people who have actually stayed in the accommodations, and the cancelation policy and price match promise are fantastic.

Make it easy to use the special Booking.com links with my partner code by bookmarking it for future use, wherever you’re travelling.

If you’re looking for a luxury apartment or villa, check out Plum Guide. All homes have to pass meticulous tests and independent vetting.    

Options for longer stays

If you’re considering a longer stay in Portugal, for example checking out a specific area or town before re-locating there, I recommend Flatio. They’re a rental housing platform offering hand-picked, mostly deposit-free, and reasonably priced accommodations in over 300 destinations, mainly in Europe.

What sets Flatio apart from similar platforms is that it offers lawyer-verified, legally binding lease agreements that can be used as proof of address and for visa purposes.