Guesthouse Dona Emília Guest House
Rua Manuel Espregueira 6, 4900-318 Viana do Castelo, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 356 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful, beautiful lovely property. I loved the delicious breakfast and the rooms. The host was so kind and gave me a complete orientation to the place. Just wonderful.
CanadaRute, Nuno, and their family have put so much love, energy, and style into this true home away from home ... From the architecturally inventive guest rooms and hip common areas that invite you to linger (and listen to vintage tunes on the turntable) to the very thoughtful kitchen drawers filled with delicacies that herald from local producers of the region. Their commitment to ecological sustainability is evident in all their choices (which they encourage guests to join them in), and their warm welcome permeates your entire stay. In fact, we would love to stay a very long time!
United States of AmericaEverything . The quality of the room and the entire property , the central location , the warm greeting by Nuno and Ruth, the restaurant recommendations, the comprehensive information on Viano do Castelo , the breakfast , meeting fellow travellers in the amazing common areas , the carefully chosen art , the details which are so often missing.
CanadaLovely owners. Great location and we loved the style of this beautiful house. Wonderfully decorated and furnished. Super comfortable! I’m sure we will be back!
United KingdomLoved this place! Beautiful old building with so many unique touches, right in the heart of Viana. Caring staff.
United States of AmericaOur room was bright and big and had a private terrace for breakfast. Host friendliness and helpfulness. The beautiful furniture throughout the property.
United KingdomEverything was wonderful. Very hospitable staff, very comfortable. Excellent food, which had to be self-prepared.
NepalHuge rooms, lovely kitchen facilities with quality appliances, many small details and fun quirky decorating. Huge comfortable common room and breakfast tables overbooking the square. Right on the Camino and in the centre of town. Nuna and his wife are very friendly and helpful. Recommended.
CanadaVery very surprised guest house! Absolutely recomend! Good order and feel as at home!
LithuaniaEverything! Would love to come back and stay there for several days with the family or friends. The host was especially welcoming and helpful, spoke English, and helped with directions, maps and mass times.
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Kirsten
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Jeremy
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Bethan
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Christy
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Damien
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Gary
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Spehro
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Arunas
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Tatiana
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Dona Emília Casa de Hóspedes is located in the vary center Viana do Castelo, República Square. Popular points of interest around the property include The Museum of Tradicional Clothes and the Praça da República's 16th century Fountain.
Free WiFi is provided. It has a living room shared by all guests and a fully equipped kitchen. The Dona Emília Guest House provides guests with some essential products for them to cook their own breakfast.
The bus and train stations are within 1,300 feet of the property. The Santa Luzia Sanctuary is set 0.7 mi from the property. Sao Sebastiao Shopping is a 2-minute walk from Dona Emília Casa de Hóspedes. The nearest airport is Porto Airport, 32 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
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Family Room with Private Bathroom
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Cabedelo Beach
Swimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset
4,850 feet from property
See what guests loved the most:
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Cristina
Canada“Beautiful, beautiful lovely property. I loved the delicious breakfast and the rooms. The host was so kind and gave me a complete orientation to the place. Just wonderful.”
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Kirsten
United States of America“Rute, Nuno, and their family have put so much love, energy, and style into this true home away from home ... From the architecturally inventive guest rooms and hip common areas that invite you to linger (and listen to vintage tunes on the turntable) to the very thoughtful kitchen drawers filled with delicacies that herald from local producers of the region. Their commitment to ecological sustainability is evident in all their choices (which they encourage guests to join them in), and their warm welcome permeates your entire stay. In fact, we would love to stay a very long time!” Read more
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Jeremy
Canada
“Everything . The quality of the room and the entire property , the central location , the warm greeting by Nuno and Ruth, the restaurant recommendations, the comprehensive information on Viano do Castelo , the breakfast , meeting fellow travellers in the amazing common areas , the carefully chosen art , the details which are so often missing.” Read more
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Bethan
United Kingdom“Lovely owners. Great location and we loved the style of this beautiful house. Wonderfully decorated and furnished. Super comfortable! I’m sure we will be back! ”
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Christy
United States of America
“Loved this place! Beautiful old building with so many unique touches, right in the heart of Viana. Caring staff.”
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Damien
United Kingdom
“Our room was bright and big and had a private terrace for breakfast. Host friendliness and helpfulness. The beautiful furniture throughout the property.”
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Gary
Nepal“Everything was wonderful. Very hospitable staff, very comfortable. Excellent food, which had to be self-prepared.”
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Spehro
Canada
“Huge rooms, lovely kitchen facilities with quality appliances, many small details and fun quirky decorating. Huge comfortable common room and breakfast tables overbooking the square. Right on the Camino and in the centre of town. Nuna and his wife are very friendly and helpful. Recommended. ” Read more
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Arunas
Lithuania“Very very surprised guest house! Absolutely recomend! Good order and feel as at home! ”
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Tatiana
United States of America
“Everything! Would love to come back and stay there for several days with the family or friends. The host was especially welcoming and helpful, spoke English, and helped with directions, maps and mass times.”
Hosted by Sofia, Joana and Rami
Sofia, Joana and Rami
Dona Emília is a guesthouse located in the centre of Viana do Castelo, on Praça da República square. It is a century-old building with three floors and it gives on to Praça da República, the Costume Museum and Santa Luzia Church. The house has ample spaces and the ceilings are high. The entire building was very carefully restored, maintaining some features of bygone days and creating new ones. There is very good natural lighting from the house’s many windows and balconies and, in the centre, there is a staircase going through the entire building up to a large skylight. It has an accommodation capacity of up to 21 people per night. Around 100 metres away, on Avenida dos Combatentes, there is an area of around 200 square metres with a park, a swimming pool and a space providing support for recreational activities and events.
The Dona Emilía Guest House, located in the main square of Viana do Castelo, is managed with the passion of three close friends from different backgrounds and expertise. Rami El-Zein, a serial entrepreneur, and Sofia Araújo, the creator of the É d'Biana fashion brand, met randomly in 2017 in Viana do Castelo, while Rami was doing the Camino. They decided to create a company that would offer safety and peace of mind for pilgrims, and Easyhike was born. At some point in time, the partners decided to join the coworking space of Dinamo10 that is managed by a creative architect, Joana Carvalho. A friendship evolved. The six suites and rooms are large and well-lit with beautifully restored ‘60’s furniture. The fully equipped kitchen is well stocked, where you can feel free to prepare and enjoy your meals. The concept of the Dona Emilía Guest House is to make you feel at home away from home with comfort, vintage design, and the welcoming vibe of Viana do Castelo.
It is right in the heart of the city where everything exists and everything happens! All transportation is in the main station which is a 5 minute walk from the Dona Emilia. There are several car parks in the center. There are some free around the Viana do Castelo center.
Languages spoken: Arabic, English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Tourism Office - Viana Welcome Center0.1 miles
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Estação Viana Shopping0.3 miles
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Santa Luzia Sanctuary0.7 miles
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Shipyards of Viana do Castelo0.7 miles
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Golfe de Ponte de Lima10.3 miles
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Restaurant Restaurante O Laranjeira0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Confeitaria Natário0 miles
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Mountain santa Luzia0.9 miles
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Ocean/Sea Atlântico0.9 miles
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River Lima0.3 miles
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Cabedelo Beach Golden sandSwimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset4,850 feet
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Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport32.6 miles
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Vigo Airport38.7 miles
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Amenities of Dona Emília Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
- Landmark view
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Board games/Puzzles
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Smoke-free property
- Mosquito net
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- Water-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
- Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents
- Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 28 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Dona Emília Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Dona Emília Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: 33635/AL
FAQs about Dona Emília Guest House
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Dona Emília Guest House (subject to availability):
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Room options at Dona Emília Guest House include:
- Suite
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Vacation Home
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The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Dona Emília Guest House.
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The prices at Dona Emília Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Dona Emília Guest House is 350 feet from the center of Viana do Castelo.
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Guests staying at Dona Emília Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Check-in at Dona Emília Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Dona Emília Guest House by:
- Car 40min
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Dona Emília Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Temporary art galleries
- Tour or class about local culture
- Horseback riding
- Themed dinners
- Cooking class
- Bike tours
- Happy hour
