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Montebelo Palácio dos Melos Viseu Historic Hotel

★★★★·8.7/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
Check-in 02:00 PM / out 12:00 PM
Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingAll 53 facilities +
Review
Official

Situated right in the heart of Viseu old town, in a building of great architectural and historical-cultural value, this charming city hotel is part of one of the seven doors of the old Afonsina city walls, Porta de Soar de Cima. Restaurants, bars and shops can be found right on the hotel's doorstep, while attractions such as the cathedral, Grão Vasco Museum and Parque do Fontelo are all less than 1 km away. This air-conditioned hotel was opened in 2007 and offers 27 elegant rooms in total. The standard rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom with shower, hydro-massage bath and hairdryer, as well as individually regulated air conditioning for maximum comfort. A satellite TV is provided for visitors' entertainment. There is a golf course at the hotel and guests can also go horse riding. Additionally, visitors can relax in the café, bar or TV lounge or dine in the hotel's restaurant.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 140 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18

Guests highly praise the historic central location, elegant palace architecture, spacious rooms with jacuzzi baths, attentive staff, and abundant breakfast. Main complaints focus on extremely limited and difficult parking, aging interior facilities like worn carpets and peeling decor, and occasional issues with bed height, mattress comfort, or window insulation.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Cleanliness9.1
Service9.0
Location9.0
Facilities8.7
Value8.0
PraisedExcellent location in historic building · Spacious rooms with jacuzzi · Abundant and tasty breakfast · Beautifully decorated common areas
ComplaintsVery limited and hard-to-find parking · Some rooms feel dated or beds are uncomfortable · Occasional cold service attitude · Slow internet connection

KEYIdeal for travelers valuing history, walkability, and space. Drivers should verify parking availability or use nearby paid lots. Request newer rooms if sensitive to aging decor.

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