Portugal Lodging Guide Ratings

KEY
 Esc = Portuguese Escudo; US$ 1 = Esc 213 Ratings  
= Excellent
 "with WC" = toilet and shower/tub in room.
= Very Good
 "WC" not stated = shower, toilet shared by guests.
= Good
 Prices include hotel taxes.
= Fair
 English spoken unless otherwise stated.
= Poor
  = Terrible
Coimbra
Residência Lusa Athenas Tel: 239-825-412
Int'l: +351-239-825-412
Address: 1 Fl, Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 68. 5 minutes walk from Coimbra A station.
Esc 3000 per single room with WC including breakfast for one.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Small room with single bed, private bath, small dresser, TV, telephone, and heater. One of the staff speaks some English.

Évora
Pensão Invicta Tel: 266-702-047
Int'l: +351-266-702-047
Address: Rua Romão Ramalho, 37A. 2 minutes walk from the tourist office.
Esc 3000 per double room.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Room has a bed, a sink, a dresser, and a balcony. No heater in the room. English not spoken.

Lisbon
Praça da Figueira Tel: 21-342-6757
Int'l: +351-21-342-6757
Address: 3 Fl, Travessa Nova de S. Domingos, 9. 100 meters southeast of Rossio Square.
Esc 4500 per double room & Esc 6000 per double room with WC.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: The rooms are clean and have proper furnishings, but the neighborhood is borderline. Rossio Square is an area with numerous bus stops and lots of loiterers. We viewed this hostal and decided against it because of the neighborhood. One of the staff speaks some English.
Pensão Prata Tel: 21-346-8908
Int'l: +351-21-346-8908
Address: 3 Fl, Rua da Prata, 71. 700 meters west of Rossio Square.
Esc 4000 per double room; Esc 5000 per double room with WC.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: In the room, the furniture is utilitarian but comfortable. The surrounding neighborhood is good. The staff are extremely accommodating. They even allowed us to store luggage for 7 days without charge. One of the staff speaks very limited English, the others none.
Royal Hostal Tel: 21-347-9006
Int'l: +351-21-347-9006
Address: 3 Fl, Rua do Crucifixo, 50. 600 meters northwest of Rossio Square.
Esc 4000 per double room with WC.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Spacious rooms that need some cleaning and fixing. Furniture is adequate. Rooms are musty and have mildew on the walls. We viewed this hostal and decided against it. One of the staff speaks excellent English.

Nazaré
Residencial Adega Oceano Tel: 262-56-11-61
Int'l: +351-262-56-11-61
Address: Avenida da República. 3 minutes walk from the bus stop, next to the beach.
Esc 3000 per double room (single occupancy) with WC including breakfast for one.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Room has a bed, cable TV with English channels, telephone, desk, and a dresser.  10% discount for meals at the restaurant downstairs.

Óbidos
Private Room Tel: 262-95-9328
Albino Martins Gregório de Castro Int'l: +351-262-95-9328
Address: Rua Direita, 41. 15 minutes walk from Óbidos train station, inside the walled city.
Esc 4000 per double room.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: A room in a private house near the town square. Room has a bed and a dresser.  Toilet and shower are in the hall. No heating in the room. Shower is lukewarm.

Sagres
Private Room Atlântico Tel: 282-624108
Grandma's Apartment Int'l: +351-282-624108
Ask at the Restaurant Atlântico on Rua Comandante Matoso.
Esc 2000 for an apartment for 2.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: A privately owned fully furnished apartment with kitchen, dining room, bedroom with double bed, and bathroom with tub, sink, and toilet. Towels, bed sheets, and utilities are included in this price (Esc 2000 is about US$9.40). No heating. Plenty of hot water. The dining room window has a view of the ocean. Grandma doesn't advertise her apartment. Ask for it at Restaurant Atlântico, run by her family who speak English.

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Sintra
Apartamentos da Tomadia Tel: 21-923-1541
Int'l: +351-21-923-1541
Address: Rua André de Albuquerque, 7. 3 minutes walk from Sintra train station.
Esc 4000 per double room.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Owner does not live in the apartment. Call the above phone number or have tourist info inside Sintra station call the owner. Four rooms in an apartment share a kitchen and two bathrooms. Room has a bed and a dresser.  Sheets smelled musty. No heating in the house. The owner will bring a portable heater if you ask.

Tavira
Private Room Tel: 281-322-101
Int'l: +351-281-322-101
Address: Rua 31 de Janeiro, 19. 10 minutes walk from Tavira bus station.
Esc 3000 per double room.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Two guestrooms in the owner's house share a kitchenette and bathroom. One room has a double bed and the other has 2 single beds and a spacious balcony. No heating in the house. The per night price reduces with a 2 or more night stay. No signs advertise room availability. Call ahead or ring the doorbell. Owner does not speak English.


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