Palace Hotel do Bussaco

Set in the Bussaco National Forest, this 5-star hotel is housed in the hunting palace of the last Portuguese kings. Its elegant restaurant offers a range of exclusive Bussaco wines.

Classic French cuisine and traditional Portuguese dishes are served Palace Hotel do Bussaco’s restaurant. It is decorated with paintings by João Vaz, Moresque ceilings and exotic-wood floors. Guests can try a glass of rare Port vintage at the bar.

The individually decorated rooms have a classic décor and free Wi-Fi and satellite TV for a modern twist. They all include period furniture, ranging from 18-century to Art-Nouveau pieces, and some rooms overlooks the hotel’s extensive gardens.

Palace Hotel do Bussaco is an excellent example of Manueline-Gothic architecture. Its richly decorated corridors feature antique furnishings, large paintings and traditional Portuguese glazed tiles.

Located in the heart of the Serra do Bussaco, Palace Hotel do Bussaco is about 29 km from Coimbra.

Rooms: 62
Rate: 80 - 320 EUR

Bussaco … Unique ! Impressive Hunting Palace Of The Last Portuguese Kings, Now Considered One Of The Most Beautiful And Historic Hotels In The World! Traditional Landmark Of Elegance And Comfort, This Manueline-Gothic Palace Is Surrounded By Splendid Gardens And The Magnificent National Forest Of Bussaco, Planted Centuries Ago By The Carmelites.

Classic double rooms don´t have enough space for extra beds, just on superior rooms it could be acceptable.

Dining
One of Portugal's finest restaurants. All meals are taken in the elegant and palatial dining room, where classic Continental cuisine and excellent Portuguese specialities are offered, complemented by the famous Bussaco wines, exclusive to the hotel. Outdoor seasonal dining, on the terrace, in a romantic setting overlooking the gardens.

Lobby Bar - The perfect ambience for afternoon tea, cocktails or the tasting of a rare Bussaco wine or a vintage Port.

• From the Highway (toll):
Exit on Mealhada/Cantanhede, and after passing the toll (“portagens”), keep going straight for approximately 3 Km, where you will meet road EN1. Here, turn left and keep going in the direction of Mealhada until you reach the 4th roundabout. Turn right to road EN234, in the direction of Luso/Buçaco. After approximately 6 Km you will find Luso village.
Continue on the same road for another 1,5 Km and you will find the entrance to Mata do Bussaco at your right. Once you pass the main entrance gate, turn left and keep going up hill for another 2 Km where you will find the Palace Hotel of Bussaco.

• From Viseu:
Once you cross the border in Vilar Formoso, follow the IP5 road, until you reach Viseu. Take the IP3 road via Tondela. At approximately 35 Km, turn right to Sta. Comba Dão. In the Centre of the village, turn left towards Mortágua/Luso, to road EN234. In Mortágua, once you reach the roundabout, keep going straight on road EN234.
After about 17 Km, you will find a road on your left, indicating Mata do Bussaco (after the windmill in Sula).
Once you pass the main entrance gate, keep going for another 1 Km where you will find the Palace Hotel of Bussaco.