Casa Melo Alvim, Viana do CasteloCasa Melo Alvim in Viana do Castelo, Portugal has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 8 hotels we score in Viana do Castelo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $153 a night (cached, not a live quote).Casa Melo Alvim is a boutique hotel situated in the historic centre of Viana do Castelo. Set within a restored 16th-century manor, it is the oldest urban mansion in the district. The property contains 20 uniquely designed rooms featuring air conditioning, minibars, and televisions. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a piano bar, and landscaped gardens with a water cascade. The location is convenient for those using the local train station or those planning hikes toward Santa Luzia. While the hotel offers significant historical character, the limited number of rooms means facilities may feel more intimate. It suits travellers interested in cultural heritage and sustainable stays.What stands out

Historic 16th-century manor setting

Outdoor swimming pool and gardens

Central location near train station

Unique room designs

Watch out for

Small number of guest rooms

Better-scored in Viana do Castelo

Casa Manuel Espregueira e Oliveira, Viana do Castelo: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $141 a night. Casa Manuel Espregueira e Oliveira is a small four-star hotel set in a renovated 19th-century townhouse in the pedestrian zone of Viana do Castelo's city centre.

Pousada Viana Do Castelo, Viana do Castelo: 3.9 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $294 a night. Pousada Viana do Castelo is a historic hotel set on top of Monte de Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

B&b Hotel Viana Do Castelo, Viana do Castelo: 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $140 a night. B&B Hotel Viana do Castelo is a modern budget hotel on Estrada da Papanata in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, a short walk from the historic centre and Republic Square.