Portugal Hostels - Budget Accomodation in Portugal, Europe

Portugal shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. Its long, varied coastline, sunny climate, and the relaxed lifestyle of the inhabitants of its charming towns and villages have made it a sought after holiday attraction place. The delight of Portugal is that, although it is undeniably part of modern Europe, it retains some rural enclaves where time has stood still and traditions flourish. In the southern province of the Algarve, modern high rise resorts line the coast and buzz with all the trappings of a package tour attraction place; the capital city, Lisbon, on the west coast, is a bright, busy, crowded metropolis surrounded by bustling tourist resorts. Travel a few miles north or east, however, and discover a largely undeveloped picturesque countryside full of medieval villages and towns where life has changed little over several centuries.

The Portuguese have a close affinity to the sea; for centuries their famed mariners led the way in the exploration of Africa and the Americas, and opened trade routes to the East. The country became a strong colonial power, and remained so until the mid 20th century, resulting in distinctive foreign influences on the local culture and architecture. From Africa, for example, was imported the now traditional, sentimental fado music, which is one of the countrys special experiences for visitors, particularly in the caf?s of Lisbon.

In recent years Portugal, long overlooked on the list of the worlds top vacation stations, has been investing time, money and effort into ensuring it is discovered by the worlds tourists and backpackers, just as once it was the Portuguese who discovered the world. This new age of discovery is paying off, as increasing numbers of visitors arrive every year and hotel and resort construction has exploded. From the visitors point of view the compactness of the country makes it easy to take in all the best elements: sandy beaches, sights, history, wonderful cuisine, lively entertainment, charming handcrafts, thrilling nightlife, country fairs, excellent sporting facilities and warm, friendly people.

From the cobbled winding streets of Lisbons medieval citadel to the cork forests in Alentejo, and from fishermen mending their nets on remote beaches to the shopping malls and sophisticated glitzy resorts, Portugal is a country well worth discovering.

  Albufeira Hostels : There is 9 hostels in the city of Albufeira. You can book online for free at Regina Apartamentos, Hotel Da Gala, Hotel Vila Gale Atlantico, Hotel Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa, Hotel Vela..

  Alcanena Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Alcanena. You can book online for free at Hotel Eurosol Alcanena, ..

  Alenquer Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Alenquer. You can book online for free at Alenquer Village, ..

  Algarve Hostels : The Algarve is the best location to enjoy sun sea and sand in Portugal. The climate is amazing and there are over 100 miles of the finest soft golden sand beaches. The region runs ..

  Almancil Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Almancil. You can book online for free at Hotel Pinus Ria, ..

  Alter do Chao Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Alter do Chao. You can book online for free at Hotel Convento Daalter, ..

  Amarante Hostels : Amarante is a beautiful town on the river Tamega, a tributary of the Douro. The best way to get there is by taking the Wye Valley line from Porto and changing on to the branch line..

  Apulia Porto Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Apulia Porto. You can book online for free at Apulia Praia Hotel, ..

  Arcos De Valdevez Hostels : Arcos de Valdevez is the terminus of two separate bus routes from Ponte de Lima, both of which offer amazing river scenery with mountains beyond. One route goes through the splendi..

  Armacao De Pera Hostels : Not very long ago this town was nothing more than a collection of small shacks where the local residents from the nearby town of Pera used to maintain their fishing boats. It is qu..

  Aveiro Hostels : Aveiro is a beautiful city, settled just an hour away from Porto. This small city has much to offer including lovely untouched beaches where you can just get away in 10 minutes fro..

  Beja Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Beja. You can book online for free at Hotel Vila Gale Clube De Campo, ..

  Bemposta Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Bemposta. You can book online for free at Estalagem Solar Dos Marcos, ..

  Braga Hostels : Braga is the home of Portugals Archbishops. It is hardly surprising that there are many churches here to see, as well as the palace of the Archbishop dating from the 14 th century...

  Braganca Hostels : Braganca in Tras os Montes is near to the Spanish frontier and accessible by bus [not every day] from Zamora in Spain as well as from other Portuguese cities. Coming from Spain it ..

  Caldas Da Rainha Hostels : There is 3 hostels in the city of Caldas Da Rainha. You can book online for free at Dom Carlos Residencial, Hotel Cristal Caldas, Residencial Europeia, ..

  Caminha Hostels : Caminha is the northernmost town on the Portuguese coast, after which the road and railway from Porto both follow up the Minho [MiNo in Spanish] frontier river. It occupies a small..

  Caniao Hostels : There is 2 hostels in the city of Caniao. You can book online for free at Quinta Splendida Wellness And Botanical Garden, Hotel Oasis Atlantic, ..

  Cascais Hostels : There is 2 hostels in the city of Cascais. You can book online for free at Anas Cottage, Cascais Beach Hostel, ..

  Castelo Branco Hostels : The district of Castelo Branco is formed by 11 municipality (Belmonte, CovilhA, FundAo, Idanha a Nova, Oleiros, Penamacor, Proenca a Nova, SertA, Vila de Rei and Vila Velha de ROdA..

  Castelo de Vide Hostels : There is 2 hostels in the city of Castelo de Vide. You can book online for free at Castelo De Vide Hotel, Sol E Serra Golf Hotel, ..

  Chaves Hostels : Located in the north of Portugal, Chaves is a city with a long history. Its originsdate back to Roman times when it was known as a spa. Today it is a lively market town with still ..

  Citania De Briteiros Hostels : Citania de Briteiros, settled near GuimarAes, is one of the biggest castros of North of Portugal . The hillfort is very impressive. The landscape is green and beatiful. To all whic..

  Coimbra Hostels : Coimbra is the third biggest portuguese city with 150.000 local residents and it is the biggest city in the central area of Portugal. Coimbra, the first capital of Portugal, is hom..

  Colares Sintra Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Colares Sintra. You can book online for free at Hotel Miramonte Vip Inn, ..

  Costa da Caparica Hostels : There is 5 hostels in the city of Costa da Caparica. You can book online for free at Centro De Lazer De Sio Joio Da Caparica, Hotel Praia Do Sol, Residencial Real, Hotel Residencia..

  Douro Valley Hostels : Thun is situated at the northwestern corner of Lake Thun By train it is only 20 minute trip from Bern. Thun is both a transportation hub and a convenient base for city and mountain..

  Elvas Hostels : Elvas, close to Badajoz in Spain, was almost bound to be fortified, both in wars between Moors and Christians and later in Spain/Portugal conflicts, particularly as it is settled o..

  Esposende Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Esposende. You can book online for free at Hotel Suave Mar, ..

  Estarreja Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Estarreja. You can book online for free at Hotel Eurosol Estarreja, ..

  Estremoz Hostels : Estremoz, easily reached from Evora, is best known as one of three marble cities. Its only too easy to work out why! No prizes for guessing what the public toilets, the pavements a..

  Evora Hostels : Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755. is the way the UENSCO described Evora when they put i..

  Faro Hostels : There is 3 hostels in the city of Faro. You can book online for free at Hospedaria Frangaria, Residencial Mestre DAvis, Faro Lounge Guesthouse, ..

  Fatima Hostels : There is 5 hostels in the city of Fatima. You can book online for free at Hotel Fatima, Hotel Cruz Alta, Hotel Estrela De Fatima, Hotel Lux Mundi, Hotel 3 Pastorinhos, ..

  Figueira da Foz Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Figueira da Foz. You can book online for free at Paintshop Hostel, ..

  Funchal Hostels : Beautiful Funchal, capital of the stunning island of Madeira, is a lovely city surrounded by spectacular settings. Nice people, amazing climate, amazing prices and a wonderful atmo..

  Gois Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Gois. You can book online for free at Casa Das Videiras, ..

  Gouveia Hostels : Gouveia is a city in the Serra da Estrela. Its a good location to use as a base to explore the beautiful scenery of the Serra da Estrela. The Serra da Estrela is a moutain area whi..

  Guarda Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Guarda. You can book online for free at Hotel Pombeira, ..

  Lagos Hostels : Lagos, on the south coast of the Algarve, is one of the countrys most popular tourist resorts. Most visitors are drawn to the superb beaches, which include Meia Praia, a vast strip..

  Laundos Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Laundos. You can book online for free at Estalagems Falix Parque, ..

  Leiria Hostels : Located in the centre of Portugal, Leiria is a city with a long history. The town gained prominence in the 12 th century as the southern outpost of the early Portuguese kingdom, in..

  Lisbon Hostels : The capital of Portugal has experienced a renaissance in recent years and has reclaimed its rightful location as the golden city of southern Europe. After slumbering for decades, t..

  Lisbon Amadora Hostels : Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is a fascinating city of old fashioned and funky art, charming architecture, and traditions. Its one of Europes most enjoyable capitals with i..

  Lisbon Damaia Hostels : Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is a fascinating city of old fashioned and funky art, charming architecture, and traditions. Its one of Europes most enjoyable capitals with i..

  Lisbon Queluz Hostels : Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is a fascinating city of old fashioned and funky art, charming architecture, and traditions. Its one of Europes most enjoyable capitals with i..

  Luso Hostels : There is 2 hostels in the city of Luso. You can book online for free at Vila Aurora, Vila Duparchy, ..

  Madeira Hostels : Madeira island is one of Europes oldest travel locations and many thousands of tourists return year after year. Why Madeira offers not only a pleasant year round climate and wonder..

  Madeira Island Hostels : There is 3 hostels in the city of Madeira Island. You can book online for free at Hotel Euro Moniz, Hotel Vila Gale Santa Cruz, Residencial Monte Verde, ..

  Marinha Grande Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Marinha Grande. You can book online for free at Hotel Marinha Grande, ..

  Marvao Hostels : MarvAo is a small hilltop small town in the Serra de Mamede in Alto Alentejo, accessible by bus from Portalegre. Its completely walled with a amazing castle on top of th..

  Monte Hostels : Monte us a short distance north of Funchal in Madeira. It can be reached by bus [cheaply] or cable car [scenically.] Alternately the return can be done in what they call the Monte ..

  Moura Hostels : There is 5 hostels in the city of Moura. You can book online for free at Hotel Vila Gale Ampalius, Hotel Vila Gale Marina, Hotel Apartamento Do Golfe, Hotel De Moura, Pinhal Da Mar..

  Nazare Hostels : Part of the town by the beach (greater part) is awful (it is said that it is far nicer in August...but June is awful). Higher part of the town, situated on the rock above the beach..

  Norte Portugal Barcelos Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Norte Portugal Barcelos. You can book online for free at Hotel Do Terao, ..

  Obidos Hostels : Midway between the royal towns of Coimbra and Lisbon, the castle in Obidos was a regular stopover for the royalties. During one such stay, in 1282, the queen Dona Isabel fell compl..

  Ovar Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Ovar. You can book online for free at Hotel Meia Lua, ..

  Palheiro Ferreiro Hostels : This is a small and not particularly interesting small town north west of Funchal in Madeira. However, it has one feature of amazing beauty and interest, the Palheiro Gardens or as..

  Peniche Hostels : There is 4 hostels in the city of Peniche. You can book online for free at Marazul Hotel, Peniche Hostel Backpackers, Peniche Beach House, Hospedaria Pinhalmar, ..

  Peso da Regua Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Peso da Regua. You can book online for free at Residencial Imperio Hotel, ..

  Ponta Delgada Hostels : There is 2 hostels in the city of Ponta Delgada. You can book online for free at Hotel Azores Vip Executive, Residencial Sete Cidades Hotel, ..

  Ponte De Lima Hostels : The Romans are supposed to have thought the Lima was the mythical river, Lethe, which was so beautiful that it took mens memories away. The story is that they wouldnt touch the riv..

  Porches Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Porches. You can book online for free at Albergaria Nossa Senhora Da Rocha, ..

  Portalegre Hostels : Portalegre is not a large city but it is significant as the capital of the highest part of the Alto Alentejo area of Portugal. Historically it was a location associated with tapest..

  Porto Hostels : Built on the right bank of the Douro river, Oporto (or Porto) is a city where the old features contrast with the new. Its winding, hilly, narrow streets in the old town are a compl..

  Porto Matosinhos Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Porto Matosinhos. You can book online for free at Hotel Porto Mar, ..

  Porto Moniz Hostels : Porto Moniz is at the far north west of the island of Madeira. Its possible to take different routes from and back to Funchal, giving a round trip of the South Coast and the mounta..

  Povoa De Varzim Hostels : Situated 30 km north of Oporto, POvoa de Varzim is both a traditional fishing town and cosmopolitan summer resort for the people of northern Portugal. At one end is the port and pi..

  Praia Da Rocha Hostels : Praia da Rocha was the first resort to be developed on Portugals Algarve. It now consists of numerous multi storey hotels, shops, bars and restaurants perched on a cliff top runnin..

  Praia do Vau Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Praia do Vau. You can book online for free at Hotel Jardim Do Vau, ..

  San Pedro do Sul Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of San Pedro do Sul. You can book online for free at Monte Rio Hotel, ..

  Santa Clara a Velha Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Santa Clara a Velha. You can book online for free at A Chamine Bed And Breakfast, ..

  Santa Iria da Azoia Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Santa Iria da Azoia. You can book online for free at Hotel Vip Santa Iria, ..

  Sao Bras De Alportel Hostels : The area that is now the municipality of SAo BrAs de Alportel, in common with the Algarve as a whole, was inhabited in prehistoric times and in the days of the Romans. Birthlocatio..

  Sao Pedro de Moel Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Sao Pedro de Moel. You can book online for free at Rooms Sio Pedro De Moel, ..

  Seia Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Seia. You can book online for free at Hotel Eurosol Seia Camelo, ..

  Setubal Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Setubal. You can book online for free at Hotel Residencial Setubalense, ..

  Silves Hostels : Whilst visiting the Algarve it is an absolute have to be to spend at least one day in the historical capital of the Algarve Silves. This historic town contains one of the best cast..

  Sintra Hostels : Sintra is a small town that looks like an illustration in a fairy tale. Made well known by Lord Byron, Sintra was once the royal town of Portugal. Many castles and palaces can be f..

  Tavira Hostels : Set on either side of the meandering Rio Gil?o, Tavira is a charming town that makes good use of its pretty river setting. The ruins of a hilltop castle, an old Roman bridge and a ..

  The Azores Hostels : The Azores (Acores) is an autonomous region of Portugal far out in the Atlantic, nearly one third of the distance to America. They are volcanic and, like Iceland, Ascension Island ..

  Tomar Hostels : In itself, Tomar is a town of amazing charm, with cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, fine squares and an invitingly leafy riverfront. In addition the town abuts the lush Mata Nac..

  Vale Judeu Loule Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Vale Judeu Loule. You can book online for free at Residencial Casabranca, ..

  Viana Do Castelo Hostels : Viana do Castelo was founded in 1258 but it also has a pre roman evidence of human occupation in the ruins of a city at the top of Santa Luzia hill, which you can visit. In the cen..

  Vieira de Leiria Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Vieira de Leiria. You can book online for free at Hotel Vieira Praia, ..

  Vila de Prado Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Vila de Prado. You can book online for free at Residencial Bom Sucesso, ..

  Vila Do Conde Hostels : Vila do Conde (74 057 inhabitants) has an area of 149,1 km2 and is one of the 18 municipalities in the Porto district. It attracts a number of visitors but doesnt seem in the least..

  Vilamoura Hostels : There is 4 hostels in the city of Vilamoura. You can book online for free at Hotel Vila Gale Ampalius, Hotel Vila Gale Marina, Hotel Apartamento Do Golfe, Pinhal Da Marina Touristi..

  Villa Nova de Gaia Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Villa Nova de Gaia. You can book online for free at Residencials Luis, ..

  Viseu Hostels : There is 2 hostels in the city of Viseu. You can book online for free at Onix Hotel, Residencial Rubi, ..