Driving the Heart of Portugal: 9-Day Lisbon, Porto & Northern Portugal Self-Drive Tour

Located in the heart of historical Guimarães, Hotel de Guimarães features a spacious indoor pool and offers rooms with cable TV. Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, the city walls and the Salado Monument are within a 15-minute walk.

The air-conditioned accommodation at Hotel de Guimarães feature contemporary furnishings and a LCD TV. They come equipped with a safety deposit box and a minibar.

The restaurant D. Maria is decorated in warm colors and offers panoramic city views. It serves a buffet breakfast and seasonal Mediterranean cuisine. The Piano Bar serves a selection of beers, wines and refreshments.

Guests of the Hotel de Guimarães can relax in the sauna, and enjoy a massage or body treatment. The hotel also a boasts a large fitness center.

Hotel de Guimarães offers free on-site public parking.

Lusitania Hotel offers rooms with private balconies, just 10 minutes by car from Guarda’s historic city center. It offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools and an extensive spa area.

All rooms at Hotel Lusitania have modern furnishings which include air conditioning and satellite TV. Free wired internet is available in all rooms.

Lusitania’s spa is fully equipped with dry and wet sauna, a hot tub and massage and aesthetics cabinets. The Health Club offers a gym and water sports, as well as a tennis court and football pitch.

Being Portugal’s first bio friendly hotel, the Lusitania has an on-site organic farm and a flower garden. The vegetables from the farm are prepared at the hotel’s restaurant.

Lusitania Hotel is 1.6 km away from Guarda Railway Station. The hotel is located next to the Serra Da Estrela National Park.

Hotel Marques de Pombal is a superior four star hotel featuring individually decorated rooms with floor-to-ceiling paintings and free internet, this 4-star hotel is located on the Avenida da Liberdade. Marques de Pombal Metro Station is 50 feet away.

A well-equipped gym with professional trainers is featured at Hotel Marques De Pombal. Guests can relax in the Finnish sauna and in the hammam, or request treatments at the beauty salon.

Lisbon-themed black-and-white pictures decorate the rooms of Marques De Pombal Hotel. Flat-screen TVs and iPod docks can be found in each room, and some rooms offer a view over the boulevard.

Restaurant Blu serves a range of international dishes, and guests can enjoy an after-dinner drink at the adjacent bar. An extensive breakfast, including rolls, fresh fruits and hot dishes, is served daily.

Santo Antonio is a great choice for travelers interested in monuments, history and architecture.

The Pousada de Marvao is housed in two 13th century buildings. All rooms have private bathrooms, have cable TV and air conditioning. The restaurant has panoramic views of the town.

All Pousada de Marvao's rooms are equipped with a telephone and minibar for guests' convenience.

There are many activities to enjoy when staying at Pousada de Marvao, including fishing, hiking and exploring the medieval town.

Guests can dine in at Pousada de Marvão’s restaurant and admire the view, or dine out at one of the local taverns.

The Hotel Tivoli Coimbra is a  modern 4-star hotel is located near the Mondego River in historic Coimbra. Its modern rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite and paid movie channels.

All bright rooms at Tivoli Coimbra feature large windows, a sitting area and a minibar.

Breakfast can be delivered to the rooms or enjoyed in the dining room. Tivoli Caffè Lounge Bar serves lunches and dinners inspired by the traditional Portuguese kitchen.

Tivoli Coimbra's multilingual staff offers a 24-hour service and can arrange rental cars or offer travel or sightseeing advice. Nearby Rua da Sofia offers public transportation options connecting to other parts of Coimbra.

This 4-star, central Porto hotel is 300 meters from Campo August 24  Train Station. Vila Gale Porto offers a health club with an indoor swimming pool. The Rua de Santa Catarina commercial district is  only a 10 minutes walk.

The spacious rooms and suites at Vila Gale Porto are air-conditioned and feature a bright décor. All come with a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and a private bathroom, including a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Vila Gale Porto’s Paris – Texas Restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine and pasta. Room service is available 24/7, at an extra cost. Guests can enjoy wine from the hotel’s vineyard Casa de Santa Vitória, at one of the 2 bars. A billiards room is also on site.

Vila Gale’s Health Club features an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath, solarium, vichy shower, massage treatments and fitness center with views over Porto city. WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel.

Central Aliados Avenue is 1.4 km away, while the Clérigos Tower 1.6 km away. Dom Luis I Bridge is 1.6 km away and is next to Ribeira and the Port Wine Cellars. Galerias de Paris, Porto's main bar area, are a 10-minute drive.

Campanhã Railway Station is 1 km away. The hotel is located 15 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, and has direct access to Porto Metro system.

Bonfim is a great choice for travellers interested in skyline, photography and tourism.

Situated only 5 km from the medieval village of Marvao, this boutique hotel in Alentejo features elegant rooms decorated with local crafts and paintings. An extensive breakfast buffet is served daily and an indoor pool is located 250 meters from the hotel.

The hotel’s units are individually decorated and include modern furnishings. The air-conditioned rooms and suites have a minibar, safe, seating area, cable or satellite TV, free WiFi and a wardrobe. The full bathroom includes a hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries.

Natural fruit juices and locally produced honey are part of O Poejo’s breakfast buffet.

Guests can relax under an umbrella at the terrace or play a board game. The hotel also features a lounge with internet access, books, DVD’s and Playstation games. Sporty guests can take long walks in the neighboring Serra S. Mamede Natural Park.

Free private parking is available on site. Castelo de Vide is 15 km away, while Portalegre is 25 km away from the hotel.

Just a 10-minute drive from Vodafone Ski Resort, the Hotel Serra da Estrela provides a ski school and year-round outdoor sports activities. A Spa is right next to the hotel.

Rooms at Hotel Serra da Estrela are decorated with hardwood floors and ceilings, classic furnishings and creamy fabrics. They are all equipped with flat-screen TVs, a work desk and include private bathrooms.

Specialties from the Covilha area are served daily at the in house Nave da Areia Restaurant, and the lobby bar serves regional wine and local spirits. Guests with children can appreciate babysitting services and playgrounds.

Serra da Estrela hotel includes a fully-operational spa with massage services and a Japanese bath. Horseback riding and hiking are possible within the natural surroundings of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. Quads and bicycles are available for rent.

Romantically located in the Praca da Ribeira, heart of the historical center of Porto and constructed on part of the medieval city wall, the Pestana Porto Hotel forms part of a block of town houses dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

This beautiful adjoining group of buildings was classified by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage site which extends along the Douro River enjoying a magnificent view and unique atmosphere.

In the heart of Porto, only 20 minutes from the International Airport "Francisco Sa Carneiro" and 10 minutes from "Sao Bento" Railway Station, the Pestana Porto Hotel, with all charm of the Ribeira riverside area, in buildings of an original design classified as world heritage, stands proudly on the bank of the Douro River.

In the bustle of the city, after taking a boat ride on the river, exploring streets and alleys, admiring the architecture, seeing the sights, visiting the wonderful port lodges, discovering markets, cafés, museums and enticing shops...it's good to have somewhere to come home to. The Pestana Porto Hotel is one of those places in the world where "receiving visitors" means "offering them the best of everything

The Pousada de Marvao is housed in two 13th century buildings. All rooms have private bathrooms, have cable TV and air conditioning. The restaurant has panoramic views of the town.

All Pousada de Marvao's rooms are equipped with a telephone and minibar for guests' convenience.

There are many activities to enjoy when staying at Pousada de Marvao, including fishing, hiking and exploring the medieval town.

Guests can dine in at Pousada de Marvão’s restaurant and admire the view, or dine out at one of the local taverns.

The Tivoli Lisboa hotel is located in a 1930s building on Avenida da Liberdade. This 5-star luxury hotel features a rooftop bar with panoramic Lisbon views. It includes an outdoor round pool and 2 restaurants.

The Tivoli Lisboa’s pool area includes a spacious terrace framed by a green garden. Guests can enjoy a massage.

The top-floor restaurant prepares international cuisine, and features a wine list with over 300 selections and panoramic views. The restaurant Brasserie Flo Lisbon on ground floor serves French meals and the hotel provides valet parking service.

The carefully furnished rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and a sitting area with velvet seats. Some rooms overlook the courtyard or Avenida da Liberdade.

Avenida Metro Station is 500 ft away. Guests can reach the Baixa-Chiado station with a 2-stop ride on the Blue Metro Line.

Coracao de Jesus is a great choice for travelers interested in cathedral, beach walks and cleanliness.