Name: Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
Address: Fortaleza da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, 2750-000 Cascais, Portugal, Fortaleza da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, 2750-000, Portugal
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $141 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hotel Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District

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Fortaleza da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, 2750-000 Cascais, Portugal –

*8.5* Casa das Historias - Paula Rego Museum: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*8.5* Condes de Castro Guimaraes Museum - Library: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.4* Museum of the Sea: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*8.0* Cascais Hipodrom: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.7* Santa Marta Lighthouse: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

Cascais Town Hall: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.6* Nossa Senhora da Luz Fortress: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

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Very good location, tasty breakfast, attentive staff.

Visitor, Slovakia

One of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed at. Fantastic service and delicious breakfast in spectacular surroundings.

Nancy, United States of America

The service was amazing. The whole staff was just great. Very attentive, not pushy. Gym and Spa are rather small, but clean and up to date. Small indoor pool with a great view on the ocean. The rooms are spacious and clean and the interior is quite stylish. Bathroom amenities are quite modern and very clean.

Traveller, Germany

restaurant - excellent dinner breakfast - great location and choice gym & pool location & views

Paul, United Kingdom

I loved the location, the art and style of the hotel, and the staff.

Pegubi, Portugal

A beautiful hotel buts its not 5 star! The room was lovely and the bedding excellent.

Joe, United Kingdom

The staff was super friendly. It is an unique experience to stay in a converted fortress. The rooms were spacious and clean. The breakfast was very impressive and tasty with an awesome view!

Eva, United States of America

Fantastic staff and location! Best hotel during my trip to Europe!

Eduardo, Brazil

Phenomenal historical site with all the modern features and comforts. Excellent breakfast included. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Zela, Canada

Honestly this is is quiet a catch , thank you so much for an amazing stay for my ironman race .

Sherbolovinglife, Egypt

9.4

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Very good location, tasty breakfast, attentive staff.”

Visitor Slovakia
“One of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed at. Fantastic service and delicious breakfast in spectacular surroundings.”

Nancy United States of America
“The service was amazing. The whole staff was just great. Very attentive, not pushy. Gym and Spa are rather small, but clean and up to date. Small indoor pool with a great view on the ocean. ”

Traveller Germany
“restaurant - excellent dinner breakfast - great location and choice gym & pool location & views”

Paul United Kingdom
“I loved the location, the art and style of the hotel, and the staff.”

Pegubi Portugal
“A beautiful hotel buts its not 5 star! The room was lovely and the bedding excellent.”

Joe United Kingdom
“The staff was super friendly. It is an unique experience to stay in a converted fortress. The rooms were spacious and clean. The breakfast was very impressive and tasty with an awesome view!”

Eva United States of America
“Fantastic staff and location! Best hotel during my trip to Europe!”

Eduardo Brazil
“Phenomenal historical site with all the modern features and comforts. Excellent breakfast included. Very helpful and friendly staff.”

Zela Canada
“Honestly this is is quiet a catch , thank you so much for an amazing stay for my ironman race .”

Sherbolovinglife Egypt

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One of our top picks in Cascais.With studios and galleries surrounding it, the 5-star hotel overlooks sea and the Cascais Marina, and is part of the renovated 16th century citadel complex. The centrally-located Pestana Cidadela Cascais features an indoor pool with marina views and an additional lawn-surrounded exterior swimming pool, which also has marina views.

Occasionally the hotel organizes "Art Invasions" of the rooms, in which noted artists are given "carte blanche" to decorate rooms and public areas. All of the rooms at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District have a seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV. Each of the rooms are soundproofed, and have a mini-bar. All have a private bathroom with slippers and bathrobes. The bright rooms feature modern décor and wooden floors. Free high-speed WiFi is provided.

Guests can enjoy the free buffet breakfast at the hotel's meal area, which has views ranging from the bay, all the way to the Santa maria Lighthouse. The hotel has 2 restaurants. The Maris Stella specializes in delicious fish and seafood dishes, while the more intimate Taberna da Praça has a selection of tasty tapas and snacks. There is also a bar, and room service is also available.

Right outside the door of the hotel, in the historic pedestrian square, there is a World Press Cartoon Museum. The lounge area is decorated with 608 swallows, which represent the number of days that the hotel's renovation took. The Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District features a 24-hour front desk with a concierge. Staff can provide further information about activities in the area, such as diving and cycling, among other sports, nautical or cultural activities.

Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District is located in the center of Cascais and is the first hotel in Europe to have its own Art District. Since March 2014 that the property is a sophisticated site of cultural creation. The on site Art Concierge will guide guests through classes, shows and exhibits. Lisbon International Airport is a 35-minute drive.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cascais, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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Located in the best-rated area in Cascais, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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American, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Pestana Hotel Group is the largest hotel group in Portugal, one of the largest in Europe. In 40 years, expanded to 3 continents and 16 countries. Owns the brands Pestana Hotels & Resorts, Pestana Collection Hotels and Pestana Pousadas de Portugal

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Nossa Senhora da Luz Fortress
0.1 miles
Cascais Marina
0.1 miles
Casa das Historias - Paula Rego Museum
0.2 miles
Museum of the Sea
0.2 miles
Condes de Castro Guimaraes Museum - Library
0.2 miles
Marechal Carmona Park
0.2 miles
Cascais Town Hall
0.2 miles
Santa Marta Lighthouse
0.3 miles
Cascais Hipodrom
0.3 miles
Cascais Train Station
0.4 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Rainha Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset

1,700 feet
Conceicao Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset

2,150 feet
Duquesa Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset

2,500 feet

Closest Airports

Humberto Delgado Airport
16.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“- Friendly staff - Great location - Good quality breakfast - Modern and new design and facilities”

Liliia

Germany

9.5

“Very good location, fresh and modern facilities, friendly helpful staff and excellent breakfast table.”

Susanne

Finland

9.5

“Incredible location and the staff are a dream. Will definitely be back. ”

Nic

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Taberna da Praça

Food: Portuguese, Local

Open for: Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that the city tax is charged to guests aged 13 and older. It is subject to a maximum amount of EUR 7 per guest.

Please note that the property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. Payment of the full reservation amount is due at the property.

Please note that pets are only allowed in some of the property’s public areas. Upon check-in, please ask the front desk for more details.

Please note that rates including dinner do not include drinks.

License number: RNETNº4609

“The service was amazing. The whole staff was just great. Very attentive, not pushy. Gym and Spa are rather small, but clean and up to date. Small indoor pool with a great view on the ocean. The rooms are spacious and clean and the interior is quite stylish. Bathroom amenities are quite modern and very clean.”

Traveller

“The staff was super friendly. It is an unique experience to stay in a converted fortress. The rooms were spacious and clean. The breakfast was very impressive and tasty with an awesome view!”

Eva

United States of America

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Reviewed: April 10, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location. Artwork throughout. Wonderful breakfast. Helpful staff. Recommend!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Penny
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Spa is tiny: pool more a plunge pool and only room for max 6 people on 3 day beds around it
Great breakfast. Lovely staff

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 7, 2019

Maxwell
Ireland

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bedroom heating controlled not within room we were frozen !!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 6, 2019

Anne-marie
Ireland
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was disappointing

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 19, 2019

Nana
Denmark

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
While the staff on overall was very helpful and nice throughout our multiple days stay, the "Sunday crew" was a bit unprofessional and even harsh. We had permission to park in the cargo area granted by the hotel management and for some reason they doubted us - until they were able to verify in their papers - and did not even appologize for their mistake. Amenities: room was booked and occupied by 2 Pax and they had to share everything (one little bottle, soap for two! Also during our stay, one time they did not restock at all (not the bath room amenities and the complimentary water neither) Some parts of the building could use a bit of a retouch (it is in good shape, but 5 stars require special attention in my p.o.v.)
Breakfast was very nice, the staff in general very attentive and friendly (exception see "Sunday crew" below). Very pleasant location for having breakfast with wonderful views over the marina, plenty and varied selection. Location of the hotel and the building itself is great; restaurant options inside and nearby Room size adequate with good design.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 19, 2019

Brigid
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stunning location: modern hotel set within old castle walls. Overlooking the marina . Very comfortable, beautiful decor. Professional and friendly staff. The restaurant across the courtyard was excellent too.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 17, 2019

claupcsilva
Portugal
Age group: 18 – 24
10

“Little piece of paradise in Cascais ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The wait for the check-in was too long. It would be nice to have more plugs by the bed. The air conditioner wasn't functioning properly: ranged from being very cold or very warm. The robe had a hole and the belt was loose. It was hard to put the towels back into the towel rack in the shower without stepping inside the bathtub. Indoor pool is smaller than it looks on the pictures.
The staff is very nice and pleasant. Always available to help with whatever we needed. The beds are really comfortable and the breakfast is great. The hotel has a lot of little corners which are pretty, and also with great pieces of art. The rooftop are also lovely and has great views of the city.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 11, 2019

Valerio
Luxembourg
10

“Not to be missed!!!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was only three nights.
I gave the maximum rate because the hotel deserved it in full. I could mention many things but above all the design and the interiors are superb.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 8, 2019

Georgy
Armenia

9 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was fine
Very helpful staff, good breakfast, super nice place with a seaview. Totally recommend to stay in this citadel built in 1681 :)

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 8, 2019

Visitor
Slovakia
10

“One of the best hotels I have been to.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Very good location, tasty breakfast, attentive staff.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 6, 2019

Liliia
Germany
Age group: 25 – 34

4 helpful votes
9.6

“Wonderful location and comfortable stay”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- Paid same price for the room with my colleague but mine was much smaller than the one he got. - Water was splashing on the floor from the shower tab. Room 212 - Only one socket near the bed so you can either have light on or charge your phone.
- Friendly staff - Great location - Good quality breakfast - Modern and new design and facilities

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 4, 2019

Susanne
Finland

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Excellent location in high quality facilities by the sea.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I cannot find anything we would not have liked.
Very good location, fresh and modern facilities, friendly helpful staff and excellent breakfast table.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 19, 2019

Nancy
United States of America
10

“Best hotel ever”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing I did not like
One of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed at. Fantastic service and delicious breakfast in spectacular surroundings.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 27, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
7.9

“it was fine.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The corporate feeling of the hotel.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 19, 2019

Jie
China
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast is very good! The restaurant is located in the seaside so you can view the sunrise while having the breakfast. Besides, the staff are very warm hearted and professional.

Stayed in January 2019

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	Superior Double Room 1 full bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This spacious, air-conditioned room comes furnished with one large or 2 single beds and hardwood floors. It has a private bathroom with slippers and bathrobes. It also has a sitting area with a flat-screen satellite TV. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Landmark view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 7 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This very spacious, air-conditioned suite comes with 1 double or 2 single beds. It has a private bathroom with slippers and bathrobes. It also has a seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Landmark view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 7 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double Room with Sea View 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This spacious, air-conditioned room comes with a balcony and features views over the Atlantic ocean. It has a private bathroom with slippers and bathrobes. It also has a flat-screen satellite TV. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 7 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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