The Pousada

The Biggest Pousada in the Heart of Portugal.

The Pousada of Viseu was built where the ancient Hospital of São Teotónio used to be, one of the most ancient hospitals of the city of Viseu, which opened in 1842.

On the top of the main entrance of this XVIII century building, you can find 3 statues which represent Faith, Hope and Charity. Those Statues watch attentively the fantastic view on to the old historical city (the old city is the name given to the part of the city between the Cathedral and the Cava do Viriato).

The first rock of the hospital was laid on the 29th of March of 1793 by Bishop D.Francisco Moreira Pereira de Azevedo. In 1799 Queen D.Maria I made every quarter of the town pay one “real” (the coin used at that time) for each portion of wine and kilo of meat sold as a contribution to the Hospital construction. In 1842 the Hospital receives the first patient and it is also the year when the main entrance gate is built.
On April 2007 the ancient Hospital started to be converted in the actual Pousada of Viseu.

Viseu:

The Legend - Viseu= que viso (vejo) eu? = what do I see?

Once upon a time an old man was in the Cava dos Viriatos observing the horizon, suddenly saw the enemy and said: Que viso eu? (What do I see?). Some people say that was the origin of the Word Viseu.

Viseu is the lively and charming capital of Beira Alta, the centre of the Dão wine-growing region and also surrounded by fine wooded sceneries.

The old town has interesting monuments, like the cathedral and the Grão Vasco Museum, dedicated to a famous 16th-century artist.

In August and September, Viseu holds an animated fair, but all year round visitors can eat very well in its regional restaurants.

Rooms

The Pousada has a total of 84 rooms:

• 35 Standard Rooms
• 29 Superior Rooms
• 17 Suites
• 3 Special Suites

The rooms are equipped with:

• Air Conditioning
• LCD Cable TV
• Electricity - 220 Volts
• Mini-Bar
• Hairdryer
• Safe
• Cable Internet Access
• Telephone

Gastronomy

Regional Cuisine

Menus Suggestion:

• Chestnut soup
• Drunken rabbit 
• Egg chestnuts

Rich and varied, the flavours of the region’s traditional cuisine will delight even the most seasoned gourmet. Among the specialities you may care to sample are soups (Sopa da Beira and Caldo Verde); dishes made with bread, cereals or pulses (Migas à Lagareiro, Rancho à Moda de Viseu, Papas de Milho); Risottos (coot, lamprey, duck); meat dishes (veal - Vitela Assada à Moda de Lafões, or kid - Cabrito Assado); fish and seafood dishes, including salt cod, octopus and trout; hams, sausages, mountain cheeses and bread; and any number of sweets and desserts (Leite Creme or Arroz Doce,  Pastéis de Feijão, Pastéis de Vouzela, Castanhas de Ovos, Beijinhos, Cavacas…)

Products of Protected Origin

Young goat from Gralheira, apples from Beira Alta, apples from Bravo de Esmolfe, cheese from Serra da Estrela, and veal from Lafões

Services

• 24-hour Reception
• Fax and Photocopier
• Wireless Internet available in all public areas
• 2 Restaurants
• Bar in the Cloister
• Room Service
• Laundry
• Parking
• Outdoor and Indoor Pools
• Spa
• 2 meeting rooms: each with a capacity for 150 people in theatre layout, ideal for training courses, product presentations, conferences, incentives, etc.

Activities

at the Pousada

• Outdoor Pool
• Heated Indoor Pool
• Spa (Sauna; Turkish Bath; Tropical Shower; Ice Fountain; Massage Rooms; Relaxation Room; Jacuzzi; Gymnasium)
• Board Games

outside the Pousada

• Walks
• Golf
• Horse Riding Centre

Fairs and Markets:

• São Mateus Fair (one of the best-known regional summer fairs in the country, attracting over 300 exhibitors, held annually between August and September)
• Viriato Festival (music festival)
• Viseu Gourmet (festival of fine food, wine and atmospheres)

Location

The Pousada de Viseu has an excellent location, in the heart of the city just 5 min's from the Old part of the City and the shopping area, Horse riding Centre and Golf Course - 18 km. 75 min's from Porto (airport), 96 km from Coimbra, 292 km from Lisbon

Interesting Places:

• Grão Vasco Museum - Viseu
• Arte Sacra Museum - Viseu
• Casa Museu Almeida Moreira (Museum) - Viseu
• Sé Catedral (Cathedral) - Viseu
• Misericórdia Church - Viseu
• Terceiros Church - Viseu
• Carmo Church - Viseu
• Santo António de Viseu Church - Viseu
• Rio Douro
• Serra da Estrela
  

Nearest Pousadas:

• Vila Pouca da Beira – Pousada Convento do Desagravo 73 km
• Manteigas - Pousada de São Lourenço 81 km

Rates

BEST RATES GUARANTEED Your reservation is guaranteed to have the best rate available on the Internet. If you find within 24 hours of booking a lower rate for our pousadas on another website for the same room type, dates, and payment requirements we will match this rate.
Prices in Euros per Double room, per night including breakfast and taxes
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*Rates vary according to the pousada availability, please double check rates when booking. Single occupancy 10.00€ discount Cancellations: First night will be charged if reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival date. No-Shows: Entire stay will be charged.

 

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