Portugal | Charming Accommodations in Lovely Evora
Evora has several options for an overnight stay. Below are a few of my favorites that are walk-able into town and have their own approach to comfort and charm.
Evora Timeless Home on AirBNB
While in Evora I was lucky enough to stumble upon a gem of an AirBNB, "Evora Timeless Home". The apartment, run by Sophia and her husband, Manuel, is perfectly accommodated. They have thought of everything, from personalized recommendations, fruit and wine welcome gifts, upscale towels and linens, even to a mister on the patio! As what I would consider a bonus, there is parking just a few minutes walk outside the city's main walls meaning there is no need to actually drive through the narrow and difficult to navigate streets. I did by accident and I don't recommend it!
Sophia and Manuel were super communicative and happy to provide recommendations. They turned me on to a day trip to Monsaraz and recommended dinner on xx street which I may have missed without their direction. The apartment is also just a few minutes by foot to the main downtown but down a quiet and peaceful street.
Pousada Convento de Evora
Another accommodation option in Evora is the popular Pousada Convento. Pousadas are hotels throughout Portugal that are converted historical buildings. Some are castles, convents or old family homes. I made a visit to check out the property and the pictures online don't do the space justice. It's plain from the outside, it was a convent after all, but the interior is tastefully decorated with natural light streaming in. As a part of the church's original grounds, the hotel is quite literally next door to Evora's main tourist attractions. It is beside both the church and Temple of Diane Roman ruins and down the street from the museum.
Past the lobby, the main sitting room furniture, though older, doesn't look nearly as dated as it does in the online pics. On the contrary, it creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is layed out around a central courtyard filled with charming trees and in the evenings they let in the cool evening air. Off one side of the hotel is a long cooridor of modern lounge furniture and a generous patio with views of the valleys below Evora. The pool area, which looked like no more than a kiddie pool in need of updating online, was actually charming in a boutique hotel way. The hotel has nice pool furniture laid out and off to one side of the pool is a restaurant and bar. The Convento Pousada is a chic option for a stay in Evora.
