4-star Hotel / Parador
HNBE5, Viseu, Portugal
Historic town hotel with panoramic views
Situated right in the heart of Viseu old town, in a building of great architectural and historical-cultural value, this charming hotel is part of one of the seven doors of the old Afonsina city walls, Porta de Soar de Cima. It was opened in 2007 and has been completely refurbished with modern facilities while maintaining its original facade.
Straight from the door you have all the main sights of Viseu; the Cathedral, the Grao Vasco Museum, the Roman walls. The Jewish Quarter and the Old Town are a pleasure just to wander around and offer plenty of shopping and fine eateries.
Accommodation
27 comfortable rooms, standard twin or double and Superior rooms
Hotel Features
24-hour reception
Small car-park – not bookable in advance
Hotel staff will indicate nearest option if not available
Bar – lounge
Lounge and Game Room
Wheelchair access
Restaurant
Breakfast is served in the restaurant
Monday to Friday: 07h30 – 10h30
Saturday and Sunday: 08h00 – 11h00
As it is located in Viseu's town centre, there is a good choice of bars and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
Viseu, Portugal
Settled since Celtic times, Viseu came to prominence under the Romans, who built a walled city here, the remains of which can still be seen. Its position, central to Medieval Portugal, made it a natural seat of power in those times and it may be the birthplace of Afonso Henriques – the founding father of Portugal.
Nowadays the city is quite genteel and serves as the main centre for the Dão wine region – one of Portugal’s oldest and most important regions.
- The city itself has a lovely Old Town with a magnificent Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, Roman walls and a museum dedicated to the 15th Century painter Grão Vasco (the Great Vasco) whilst at the same time being a wonderful base from which to explore the Centro region. Aveiro and the Atlantic, Lamego, Trancoso and the Sierra da Estrela are all under an hour’s drive away and Coimbra is well within reach for a nice excursion.
- Visit the ancient cathedral (Sé) which dominates the old town of Viseu.
- Grão Vasco museum – next to the Sé – one of Portugal’s finest 15th century artists.
- Wander round the granite-built old town, Jewish Quarter and Roman walls.
- Sample the local Dão wines – among the best in Portugal.
- Take a day out round the historic bodegas on the ‘Rota dos Vinhos do Dão’.
- Especially recommended the bodega Casa Santar and Paco dos Cunhas de Santar.
- Go hiking in the Sierra de Caramulo and visit the Carmulo car museum.
- Head for the Atlantic and visit beautiful Art-Nouveau Aveiro.
- Visit historic Vouzela and take a bike ride down the via verde (50km of reclaimed train line).
- Make a trip to Coimbra – Portugal’s leading University city.
