In the heart of Viseu, Pousada de Viseu offers a unique blend of luxury and relaxation. Savor the flavors at Viriato restaurant, unwind with a sports massage at Magic Spa, or take a refreshing dip in one of two pools. With free WiFi and helpful staff always available to lend a hand.
Confeitaria Amaral Lourenço & Rodrigues - 5 min walk
Mesa d'Alegria - 4 min walk
Mamma Isa by Cacimbo - 2 min walk
Restaurante Cacimbo - 2 min walk
Pastelaria Salão de Chá O Lobo - 4 min walk
About this property
Pousada de Viseu
Enjoy your visit to Viseu with a stay at Pousada de Viseu. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in sports massages, aromatherapy or hydrotherapy, and Portuguese cuisine is served at Viriato, which is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique pousada include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
84 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 15 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Golf lessons nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space (16570 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Special features
Spa
Magic Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include sports massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Dining
Viriato – This restaurant specialises in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – This bar only serves light fare.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 1486
Also known as
Pousada Viseu Historic Hotel
Pousada Viseu Historic
Pousada de Viseu Viseu
Pousada de Viseu Historic Hotel
Pousada de Viseu Pousada (Portugal)
Pousada de Viseu Pousada (Portugal) Viseu
Frequently asked questions
Does Pousada de Viseu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pousada de Viseu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Pousada de Viseu?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Pousada de Viseu?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 15 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Pousada de Viseu?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pousada de Viseu?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Pousada de Viseu and nearby?
Pousada de Viseu has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a Turkish bath.
Are there restaurants at or near Pousada de Viseu?
Yes, Viriato offers Portuguese cuisine.
What's the area around Pousada de Viseu like?
Pousada de Viseu is in the heart of Viseu, a short 6-minute walk from Viseu City Hall and 7 minutes' walk from Jardim das Mães.
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Pousada de Viseu Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 February 2025
Excellent on all fronts!
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 February 2025
Very good
Talita Marcello
Talita Marcello, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Fun place to stay in isn’t middle of everything.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Beautiful hotel converted from an old hospital. Very spacious rooms, lovely pool and great selection at breakfast.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 March 2024
Fantastic hotel. Well worth a visit
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 March 2024
Great location and beautiful remodel.
Wesley
Wesley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 October 2023
Excellent hotel, great stay. Friendly, clean
Fantastic location
Kostas
Kostas, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2022
Great location, warm, welcoming staff, great breakfast, nice rooms. lovely hotel
Kirk
Kirk, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2022
Excellent facility and very friendly staff. Very enjoyable stay!
Manuel
Manuel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 January 2024
Very lovely historical building concerted into a modern hotel. Amazing views and close to Serra da Estrela.
Rong
Rong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 April 2024
Beautiful and close to many gardens in Viseu and Santar.
Jodi
Jodi, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2023
Beautiful historic building very nicely renovated
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2023
Excellent staff and best breakfast of several 4/5 star hotels experienced on this trip.
Compact but well furnished room and convenient free parking.
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2023
Excellent rooms
David
David, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2023
Great friendly environment!
Pedro
Pedro, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2023
Beautifully restored building very close to the centre of town. Rooms very spacious and comfortable. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Excellent buffet breakfast included.
PETER
PETER, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 July 2024
Beautiful hotel and lovely staff, Aircon not so good.
Graham
Graham, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 March 2023
Perfect hotel !
Wonderful hotel. Beautiful large room. The hotel itself is spectacular. Wonderful service. Perfect location. Walking distance to Center. Close to all attractions and restaurants. Highly recommended.
Yael
Yael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2022
Excellent hotel
The staff is very, very polite and helpful.
The room was big, with air conditioning (something to consider in the case of a long stay in the Portuguese summer), very clean and the bed was perfect.
The facilities were excellent (swimming pool area, breakfast area, etc).
Fitness room could have been a bit bigger but it is possible to keep oneself in shape.
And the building itself is worth a visit!
Highly recommend and I will sure be coming back next year.
Julyana
Julyana, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2023
The building is beautiful and the staff is lovely it is not deluxe accommodation but well above its cost-the only negative we had was the gym/fitness area is woefully inadequate and unfortunately the only treadmill (an old fashioned one at that) broke while we were there
Joan
Joan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2023
This place is awesome. The building and history are amazing. Really close to the old town area, 5 min walk. We did not get a chance to use the spa or baths but they looked amazing. We did sit out by the pool for a few hours and it was great. The room was extremely large and the bathroom was huge, not sure if they all have 2 different showers like ours but wow, tons of room to spread out and relax. I would love to have spent a few days in this hotel and want to check out the others in their portfolio as well. Highly recommended!
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2023
Booked three rooms. Amazing property, great location, friendly staff. The only thing that was vexing is that the air conditioning was controlled by the front desk and you had to call down to them to cool down the room which makes zero sense. And there is really, really not enough lighting in the bathroom.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
13 June 2024
air conditioning was bad..
No proper leaflet for hotel facilities
TV options were not working
Jalal
Jalal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2023
Excellent but…
Very good to stay there. The Check in was bad because they did not find my booking for a while and when they found it there was no excuses at all for the inconvenience.
The tea welcome set in the room is nice but when a couple wants the same flavour of tea, it is not available and if you want more tea bags you are charged for it!
The breakfast is excellent and the staff is very helping and smiling. The pool is excellent.
Dominique
Dominique, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
20 July 2023
Since it is a Pousada one would expect the hotel to be of a superior quality, which it is - service is great and breakfast was a good choice and all topped up when needed. Well situated for the town centre.
We did however have a couple of issues. The bed was huge, which is a plus, but the mattress was quite hard and my husband did not have a good sleep. The second problem was that the pool area is small, on the day we came there were not enough sunbeds so people had to sit on the grass. There was plenty of room for more beds but they weren't there. Also, the pool is situated on the north side of the building and is in full shade for most of the day. We only stayed for one night so only used the pool for a quick cooling dip but if we had been there for a longer visit this would have been a real negative for us.