Hotels in Castelo Branco
The baroque garden of the Bishop's Palace, the castle and the Beira Baixa all around.
Best-rated hotels in Castelo Branco
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Want to stay in the centre? There are 15 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Castelo Branco city centre.
Looking for something specific? Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · 4-star hotels · Boutique hotels.
To see Castelo Branco with a guide, try the free walking tours in Castelo Branco and the guided visits.
CASA 92 - OS LUGARES DE CASTRALEUCA★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Meliá Castelo Branco★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
CASA 3 - OS LUGARES DE CASTRALEUCA★★★★9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
HOTEL BOUTIQUE a ESPLANADA★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Rainha D. Amélia, Arts & Leisure★★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
Al Amoreirinha Rui Barata9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
Solar Valadim - serviced apartments★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Império do Rei★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Casa Sol em Castelo Branco★★★★9.7 ExceptionalSee prices
Casa Almeida - Castelo Branco★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Boutique a Esplanada8.6 FabulousSee prices
Casa das 4 estações★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Apartment Castelo Branco - Portugal★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Alojamento Girassol - Guest House★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Moinho de Vento (CASA DE MADEIRA)9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Casa de Santa Maria 113★★★7.8 GoodSee prices
Oliveira House★★★★★10.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Quinta dos Carvalhos★★★★10.0 ExceptionalSee prices
HI Castelo Branco - Pousada de Juventude - Hostel★7.8 GoodSee prices
Cozy house in Castelo Branco, 60 m², city view balcony8.0 Very goodSee prices
Casa Dos Bordados★★★2.4 PleasantSee prices
Horta D'Alva★★★See prices
Where to stay in Castelo Branco: the best areas
Historic centre
Around the castle and the old town there are small places to stay. The Bishop's Palace garden is within walking distance.
Best-rated in this area: CASA 92 - OS LUGARES DE CASTRALEUCA, with a score of 9.2 from 2,085 reviews.
Modern town
On the avenues and in the newer districts are the larger hotels, with parking and an easy way out to the motorway.
Around the town
In the Beira Baixa countryside there are quintas and rural houses with pools, quiet and for those travelling by car.
Monsanto and Idanha
About forty-five minutes away, Monsanto and Idanha-a-Velha have stone houses that rent rooms, for sleeping in a historic village.
Hotels in Castelo Branco in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 5 km of the centre of Castelo Branco. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- 22
- average score of 21 rated properties
- 8.7
- guest reviews
- 10,845
- four- and five-star hotels
- 11
- Pousadas
- 1
- Rural hotels
- 1
- Hotels with a pool
- 2
- Hostels
- 1
- Aparthotels
- 2
- 5-star hotels
- 1
- Cheap hotels
- 3
Getting to Castelo Branco
The nearest airports are Badajoz (BJZ), 118 km away and Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), 183 km away as the crow flies.
Getaways near Castelo Branco
Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.
When to go to Castelo Branco: the weather month by month
In Castelo Branco the warmest month is July, with an average high of 32.5 °C, and the coldest is January, with an average low of 4.2 °C. It rains most in October (115 mm over 9 rainy days) and least in July (7 mm).
- warmest month (32.5 °C high)
- July
- coldest month (4.2 °C low)
- January
- wettest month (115 mm)
- October
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.3 °C | 4.2 °C | 88 mm | 9 |
| February | 14.2 °C | 5.0 °C | 67 mm | 7 |
| March | 17.4 °C | 7.3 °C | 71 mm | 7 |
| April | 19.4 °C | 8.8 °C | 65 mm | 8 |
| May | 23.4 °C | 11.7 °C | 54 mm | 6 |
| June | 28.7 °C | 15.0 °C | 17 mm | 2 |
| July | 32.5 °C | 17.4 °C | 7 mm | 1 |
| August | 32.5 °C | 17.7 °C | 7 mm | 1 |
| September | 27.9 °C | 15.4 °C | 39 mm | 4 |
| October | 21.7 °C | 12.1 °C | 115 mm | 9 |
| November | 15.8 °C | 7.8 °C | 111 mm | 9 |
| December | 12.7 °C | 5.1 °C | 105 mm | 9 |
Things to do in Castelo Branco
Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Castelo Branco
How many hotels are there in Castelo Branco?
We list 22 places to stay within 5 km of the centre of Castelo Branco: 1 five-star, 10 four-star, 5 three-star, 1 two-star and 1 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Castelo Branco?
CASA 92 - OS LUGARES DE CASTRALEUCA, with a score of 9.2 out of 10 from 2,085 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Castelo Branco?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Castelo Branco explains what each one offers: Historic centre, Modern town, Around the town and Monsanto and Idanha.
What is the weather like in Castelo Branco?
According to IPMA climate normals (1991-2020), the warmest month is July, with an average high of 32.5 °C, and the coldest is January. The wettest is October, with 115 mm.
Is there a free walking tour in Castelo Branco?
Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Castelo Branco lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.