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Dona Emília Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Travelers can rent bikes to explore at their own pace or simply relax in the garden and terrace with scenic views at this well-reviewed guesthouse

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Dona Emília Guesthouse offers a peaceful garden with scenic views and a charming terrace where guests can unwind. Bike rentals make it easy to explore nearby attractions independently, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Design Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Portable fan
Day bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Design Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Suite, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Traditional House, 6 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
6 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 3 Queen Beds, 3 Large Single Sofa Beds, 1 Single Sofa Bed, 3 Single Beds and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Viana do Castelo is home to Dona Emília Guesthouse. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cabedelo Beach and Vila Praia de Ancora Beach, while Museu do Traje and Gil Eannes are cultural highlights. Windsurfing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Viana do Castelo travel guide
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Map
Rua Manuel Espregueira, N6, Viana do Castelo, 4900-318

What's nearby

  • The Church of Santa Lucia, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, is located on the hill of the same name in the city of Viana do Castelo. The church was built on the site of a small medieval chapel, known as a pilgrimage site for people with eye diseases. The construction of the temple lasted from 1904 to 1959. The eclectic-style Miguel Ventura Terra project combines neo-romanticism, neo-Gothic and Byzantine architecture. It is generally accepted that the architect was inspired by the forms of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris. To the foot of the church at a height of 195 meters above sea level there is a line of a funicular built in 1923. Tourists can take the elevator to the observation deck under the very dome of the church. A panoramic view of the Lima River valley, mountains and the Atlantic Ocean opens from the platform. In 1927, National Geographic magazine named this species the third most beautiful in the world.
    Sanctuary of Santa Luzia
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Republic Square
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Museu de Artes Decorativas
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Foreigners and Borders Service
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station
    6 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafeteria Zé Natário
    3 min walk
  • Café Paris
    2 min walk
  • Ribeiro's Brewers
    3 min walk
  • Confeitaria Natário
    1 min walk
  • Cervejaria Concha
    1 min walk

About this property

Dona Emília Guesthouse

Property highlights
Dona Emília Guesthouse provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Dona Emília Guesthouse include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and offices.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping and offices

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (3 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 30 April, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May to 31 October, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: from approximately EUR 5 for adults and from EUR 5 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 118669/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Dona Emília Guesthouse Viana do Castelo
Dona Emília Viana do Castelo
Dona Emília
Dona Emília house Viana do Ca
Dona Emilia
Dona Emília Guesthouse Guesthouse
Dona Emília Guesthouse Viana do Castelo
Dona Emília Guesthouse Guesthouse Viana do Castelo

Frequently asked questions

Is Dona Emília Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Dona Emília Guesthouse?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dona Emília Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dona Emília Guesthouse?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Dona Emília Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Dona Emília Guesthouse located?

Situated in Viana do Castelo, this guesthouse is steps away from Republic Square, Museu do Traje and Igreja Matriz. Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia and Museu de Artes Decorativas are also within 5 minutes. Viana do Castelo Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Dona Emília Guesthouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful stay. Great location and value. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and comfortable in Viana do Castelo

This was a lovely spot in Viana do Castelo. I was welcomed very warmly. My room was cozy and warm. There were a lot of great details. Wine and sparkling water in the room. Breakfast in the kitchen. An absolutely delightful stay.
View from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in a great location. Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The rooms are in a crazy cool spacious old house with enormous windows high ceilings. It is in the center of the old town. I was happy to open the large windows and people watch in the old square. Restaurants and shops were all close by. Street musicians are common. Beds were very comfortable. All windows have blackout doors. If we travelled the Camino again I would definitely book a room. Breakfast is set up the note before (juice, yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, and cereal). This is a great place for a 2 nite stay right on the Camino.
Town square
Room windows
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mysigt boende
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Amenities
Wunderbar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Loïc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guesthouse parfaitement située mais atypique

Guesthouse dotée d'une parfaite situation en centre ville. Belle maison et chambre spacieuse. Personnel aimable et serviable. Chambre meublée de bric et de broc avec des meubles chinés, originaux mais peu pratiques. Salle de bain propre mais curieusement équipée d'une douche à rideau désuet. Petit déjeuner correct, organisation et matériel nécessitant assistance. Tarif élevé pour ce niveau de prestation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay in Viana do Castelo! The hosts were great Sophia and Rami were very helpful and considerate. I wish I would have stayed longer! Directly in the historic center and walkable to many shops, restaurants and the waterfront! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marco Aurélio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quem vê a cara não vê o coração

Incrível, tive dificuldades em encontrar a Casa de Hóspedes por causa de obras nas ruas . A gestora Sofia foi muito acolhedora, mostrando todo o funcionamento. Ótimas instalações, muito conforto e silêncio. Tive o privilégio de ser convidado a ocupar uma suíte no lugar do quarto reservado em cortesia. Gostei muito da estadia.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This guesthouse is very nice and atmospheric. We felt very comfortable and can recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Class trip

Beautiful and chic accommodation in heart of Viana - really nice stay, many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ESPERANZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alojamiento perfecto. Un 10

El alojamiento es perfecto. Está impecablemente limpio y es precioso, tanto la habitación como las zonas comunes están decoradas con mucho gusto. Está en pleno centro pero puedes descargar el coche en la puerta y hay aparcamiento gratuito cerca. La habitación (Praza suite) es muy cómoda y bonita, con un pequeño balcón con una mesita ideal para sentarse y disfrutar de las vistas, tanto de día como de noche, de la plaza más bonita de Viana. Merece la pena pagar por la pequeña diferencia de precio que hay con las otras habitaciones. Buena señal wifi. Tiene un pequeño inconveniente y es la cortina en la ducha. El desayuno te lo preparas tú con productos que te dejan cada día en una amplia zona de cocina a disposición de los huéspedes y te lo puedes tomar en la habitación o en un salón muy agradable y de nuevo con vistas increíbles. En resumen un 10.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Martina, cuneo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accoglienza curata , struttura molto centrale , ben pulita
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekter Aufenthalt

Wir wurden sehr nett empfangen. Alles wurde perfekt erklärt. Das Zimmer war sehr groß und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Wir bekamen umfangreiche Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt, Absolut empfehlenswert.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best

We have stayed in numerous types of accommodation from luxury hotels to hostels in Spain and Portugal in preceding weeks. Dona Emelia was our favorite on many levels. A small scale guest house that has been a labour of love, with great architectural value and highly thoughtful amenities. They have guest comfort and experience at top of mind. Clean, central and very stylish and unique. Do yourself a favour and stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr persönlich und individuell. Schönes Haus und schöne Zimmer. Beste Lage mitten in der Stadt. Die Küche und das Frühstück sind klasse. Die Inhaber sehr freundlich und angenehm. Ruhige Atmosphäre.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Sliabh, Los Angeles

Disliked: Staff & service
first the pros: After spending nearly 1 1/2 hours completely lost and trying to find the guesthouse ( Google and Apple maps fail miserably) The proprietor Nuno graciously brought his bicycle down to meet us and guided us to the house. he then spent at least 30 to 45 minutes orienting us to the apartment explaining in technical detail all its many quirks and idiosyncrasies. The apartment is large but is festooned with shabby, mismatched "mid century modern" furnishings and appliances (ie the passé retro 50's & 60's look). This may appeal to certain "hipsters", but most older guests I believe prefer modern tasteful furnishings To our chagrin, the highly touted "free breakfast" was completely do it yourself with a loaf of stale cake, three raw eggs for two people, a couple of bananas, two small juices in a box… You get the picture. Of course you had to cook it yourself and proprietor kindly asked us to clean up the kitchen after we finished. So the question we asked each other was why bother? Most people on holiday prefer to leave drudgery of kitchen chores behind. On the plus side, the bed was comfortable and the entire unit was very quiet. We specifically asked for a quiet room prior to our arrival. A small space heater kept the living room area warm but it was quite cold in the bedroom. Apart from small retro "Edison" lights above the bed, there were no night lights in the apartment. It was a treacherous journey in the middle of the night to the bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hacia mucho frío en la habitación,por lo demás todo perfecto...
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien limpio gente amable buena comida habitación increíble
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renée, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and chic

Very stylish and the hosts are extremely nice and have wonderful suggestions to make the most out of your visit. The location could not be better, right at the center of town. My room had a very nice terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Markus, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Außergewöhnlicher Aufenthalt

Schon der Empfang war etwas ganz besonderes: man spürte sofort die außergewöhliche Gastfreundschaft und große Hingabe zum Gast. Die Philosophie des Hauses mit ihrer sehr individuellen Ausrichtung und die von Anfang an beinahe familiäre Atmosphäre machen den Aufenthalt im Guesthouse Dona Emília zu einem unvergesslichen Urlaubserlebnis. Wir werden mit Sicherheit wiederkommen!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Made our stay in Viana DC!

Dona Emília Guesthouse was absolutely perfect down to every last touch, and exceeded our expectations. The hosts were wonderful - so helpful and welcoming, and they gave us great tips of what to see and where to eat (including an authentic fisherman's pub which you should try if you like seafood). The guesthouse has both the option of shared bathroom or private bathroom. We had a suite with private bathroom, which included the added touch of all natural soaps and shower gel (which we wish we had bought some to take home with us!). The room had high ceilings, lots of natural light, a small balcony, and plenty of room to relax in the room on a couch. The communal areas are what really adds the homely and relaxed feel. We sat in the large sunny lounge area and listened to records on the record player and had drinks. The breakfast is do it yourself, which we preferred as we were able to make our own eggs/fruit/coffee and use only what we needed. There has been a lot of care and attention put into this guesthouse, so if you're looking for a relaxed and homely feel, then this is a true gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019