Hotels in the Douro Valley
Vineyard terraces above the Douro river, port wine quintas and towns such as Peso da Régua and Pinhão.
Destinations in the Douro Valley
Each photo shows the best-rated hotel in that place.
Where to stay in the Douro Valley
What the Douro Valley is like
It is the Portuguese stretch of the Douro river, where the grapes for port wine are grown on terraces on the slopes. The Alto Douro wine region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many quintas, the wine estates, offer visits, tastings and rooms.
Which area to choose
Peso da Régua is the largest town, with a train station and the Douro Museum. Pinhão, further upriver, is surrounded by quintas and is the centre of the most beautiful part of the valley. Sleeping at a quinta is the most typical experience. Vila Real and Amarante, a little further from the river, have more choice, and Porto works as a base for day trips.
When to go
The grape harvest, between September and early October, is the liveliest time and the first to book up. Spring is quiet and green. In July and August the valley is very hot.
Getting around
The Douro line train leaves Porto (São Bento) and follows the river to Régua, Pinhão and Pocinho. There are also river cruises from Porto. To go from quinta to quinta, a car is best, on winding roads above the valley.
Hotels in the Douro Valley in numbers
Worked out every day from the data of the hotels in its 5 destinations.
- places to stay
- +598
- destinations with their own page
- 5
- average score of 554 rated properties
- 9.1
- guest reviews
- 548,109
- four- and five-star hotels
- 345
Destinations in the Douro Valley compared
Airport: the nearest one as the crow flies.
| Destination | Places to stay | Average score | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peso da Régua | +200 | 9.4 | OPO, 75 km |
| Porto | +199 | 9.0 | OPO, 12 km |
| Amarante | 75 | 8.9 | OPO, 50 km |
| Pinhão | 70 | 9.2 | OPO, 95 km |
| Vila Real | 54 | 8.8 | OPO, 79 km |
Best-rated hotels in the Douro Valley
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Hotel Spot Family Suites9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Vincci Ponte de Ferro★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
chic&basic Gravity★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Casual Raízes Porto by Casual Hoteles★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
YOTEL Porto★★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Jaguar Oporto - is Near the Metro has Free Parking and a Free Shuttle Service between the Airport and the Hotel from 7AM to 8PM★★★★9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
ICON Duplo Ribeira★★★★9.8 ExceptionalSee prices
Fontinha Porto, Trademark Collection by Wyndham★★★★9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
Spot Family Apartments★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Zero Box Lodge Porto★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Acta The Avenue★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
BessaHotel Baixa★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Frequently asked questions about hotels in the Douro Valley
How many hotels are there in the Douro Valley?
We list more than 598 places to stay in 5 destinations in the Douro Valley. The ones with the most are Peso da Régua (more than 200), Porto (more than 199) and Amarante (75).
What is the best-rated hotel in the Douro Valley?
Hotel Spot Family Suites, in Porto, with a score of 9.4 out of 10 from 7,622 guest reviews.
Which destination in the Douro Valley has the best-rated hotels?
Peso da Régua: its 191 rated properties have an average score of 9.4 out of 10. Next comes Pinhão, with 9.2.