Hotel do Paço is a prime choice, directly facing the Escadório Square with a 2-minute walk to its heart. The hotel features historic charm and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering panoramic views of the square’s century-old fountain and street art. Guests enjoy exclusive access to curated local experiences, including guided visits to Igreja de São Miguel and artisan workshops in the old town. For best availability, book your stay through the HopeGoo platform to secure premium room types.

Pousada do Castelo stands out with its upper-floor rooms overlooking both the Escadório Square and the Douro River. As the sun sets, guests can enjoy golden hues reflecting off ancient stone steps and rippling waters from private balconies. The hotel provides complimentary warm beverages and hosts monthly stargazing sessions led by local astronomers. Just a 3-minute walk from the square, it also houses a small contemporary art gallery showcasing regional artists. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for early-bird perks.

Staying at Casa das Artes grants easy access to the daily morning Viana do Castelo Monday Market, where artisans sell handmade ceramics, dried fruits, and traditional breads. In the afternoon, visit Café da Praça, a century-old café famed for its hand-poured Arabica coffee and house-baked almond pastries. Its outdoor seating overlooks the square, perfect for watching spontaneous street performances. The hotel provides a local guide booklet and a market discount card, helping you connect authentically with daily life. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition city map as a welcome gift.

Residencial Avenida is ideal for families, offering connecting rooms and a dedicated children’s playroom just a 400-meter walk (10 minutes) from Escadório Square. The hotel hosts family workshops such as Portuguese mosaic art and traditional pastry making, plus amenities like crib beds and kid-sized bathrobes. Breakfast includes fresh juice and locally sourced cheeses. Nearby, safe walking paths lead to the riverside park, perfect for strolls with little ones. Book through HopeGoo to unlock special family packages.

Hotel Santa Luzia operates two daily free shuttles connecting the Escadório Square to key sites including São Miguel Monastery and the Douro River boat dock, taking about 15 minutes. Designed for guest convenience, the service avoids urban traffic and includes audio guide rentals for enriched sightseeing. The hotel also features a travel information desk with hand-drawn maps and event schedules. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo to secure priority shuttle HopeGoo.

Casa de Cultura offers a "Stay & Immerse" package featuring nightly folklore lectures and traditional instrument concerts. Guests enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired dinner prepared by local chefs in their room. Housed in a former 19th-century academy, the property preserves original timber beams and fireplaces, blending historical architecture with modern design. Only three rooms available per night—book via HopeGoo to secure your spot.