The Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas lets guests sleep inside the city's great legend: the 18th-century palace of the Estate of Tears, set in the romantic park where Inês de Castro is said to have died, across the Mondego from the old town.
Rooms divide between the palace, the garden wing and a contemporary spa building; the estate carries a celebrated restaurant pairing, a full spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and a nine-hole golf course among the centenary trees. Guests wander the legend's fountains after the day visitors leave.
A member of Small Luxury Hotels, it is the obvious special-occasion base — ten minutes' walk over the bridge from the Baixa and the climb to the university.
Highlights
- 18th-century palace in the legendary gardens
- Spa, indoor and outdoor pools
- Celebrated estate dining
- Nine-hole golf course under centenary trees
- Ten minutes' walk from the old town
Amenities
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Outdoor pool
✓ Indoor pool
✓ Spa
✓ Golf course
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
✓ Garden
✓ Historic building
✓ Air conditioning
✓ 24-hour front desk
✓ Room service
✓ Parking
✓ Breakfast
Room types
- Palace Room
- Garden Room
- Spa Wing Room
- Suite
Frequently asked questions
Are the legend's fountains on site?
Yes — the Fonte dos Amores and Fonte das Lágrimas stand in the hotel's park, yours alone once day visitors leave.
How far is the university?
Across the bridge and up the hill — about twenty minutes on foot or a short taxi ride.