Hotel Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
Fortaleza da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, 2750-000 Cascais, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 461 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great hotel The cleaning ladies were very smiley and friendly.

This hotel is set inside a historic citadel. It is conveniently located to sights, shopping, bars, restaurants, beach and marina. The views are stunning from the breakfast room and pool. We were upgraded to a fantastic presidential suite with a modern sleek decor. Our suite overlooked the big courtyard. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We had a car and got a deal from the hotel in an underground parking lot around the corner for 10 euro a day. Breakfast is plentiful and juices and coffee are served at the table which is a nice touch. We loved this beautiful hotel.

Architecturally distinguished post modern facility in an historic fort, surrounded by first rate art and close to the center of the seaside resort of Cascais. Superb breakfasts, excellent and helpful staff. A great getaway spot for the weekend.

Location was great and staff were very pleasant and accommodating.

Staff exceeded expectations, highly professional, very polite and very helpful.

We did not expect the place to be so cool. The hotel is not only located in an old fortress, it is very organically built into it. In fact, the whole fortress is a hotel. But the architect has implemented it inside so that at first you don’t guess about it. The hotel itself, as a center of modern art. Every day brought new openings. Very convenient location - the center of the resort, not far from the train and bus station - get quickly and without problems to Lisbon, Sintra, Cape Roca, Sintra, beaches for surfers, etc .. Near the park, which regularly hosts concerts of popular music artists. Spacious light rooms. Good unobtrusive service. Great breakfast. Swimming pools and fitness room. In general, the hotel is so good that you can not tell everything at once) You just need to come, relax and enjoy.

Location is fantastic! Can’t beat living in a 600 year old fort.... that’s just simply cool!

Amazing. Top quality selection. Even honey dripping from a honey comb. Immediately served by staff. Front desk personal very helpful, pleasant, and knowledgeable. The entire facility was much larger than expected. Enjoyed the outdoor sculptures and artist studios. And so very close to the beach & town.

My hotel stay at the Pestana Cidadela was a terrific experience. The hotel design was very modern, but still warm and welcoming. It's location by the water is what you want when you're on vacation. The hotel breakfast had just enough variety, but more importantly it was very well staffed. There seemed to be a lot of great hotel options in Cascais, but this hotel experience exceeded my expectations enough for me to want to vacation here again.

The hotel has a unique and privileged location, inside the cidadela walls with a view to the marina, very close to the center, restaurants and shops. The staff is very helpful and super friendly. Great breakfast with a lovely view to the marina.

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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
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5 reasons to choose Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
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One of our top picks in Cascais
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
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Nossa Senhora da Luz Fortress0.1 miles
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Cascais Marina0.1 miles
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King D. Carlos Sea Museum0.2 miles
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Condes de Castro Guimaraes Museum - Library0.2 miles
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Marechal Carmona Park0.2 miles
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Cascais Town Hall0.2 miles
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Casa das Historias - Paula Rego Museum0.2 miles
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Santa Marta Lighthouse0.2 miles
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Manuel Possolo Hippodrome0.3 miles
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Pena National Palace6.6 miles
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Moors Castle7 miles
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Quinta da Regaleira7.2 miles
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Sintra National Palace7.3 miles
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Jeronimos Monastery11.5 miles
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Ribeira Beach700 feet
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Praia de Santa Marta1,000 feet
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Praia de Santa Marta1,000 feet
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Rainha Beach Golden sandSwimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset1,700 feet
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Conceicao Beach Golden sandSwimming, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset2,100 feet
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Train Cascais Train Station0.4 miles
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Humberto Delgado Airport16.5 miles
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Food: Portuguese, Local
Open for: Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
Amenities of Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
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Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 7 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoor
- Open all year
Pool 2 – outdoor
- Open all year
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Couples' massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
License number: RNETNº4609
FAQs about Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
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Room options at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin/Double
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Check-in at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Accessible parking
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The prices at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Diving
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Back massage
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Fitness
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Hand massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Locker rooms
- Spa facilities
- Foot massage
- Personal trainer
- Full-body massage
- Neck massage
- Couples' massage
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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District has 1 restaurant:
- Taberna da Praça
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Guests staying at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- Buffet