With free Wi-Fi, Horta d’Alva is in central Castelo Branco. Set a 5-minute drive from the landscaped Bishop’s Palace Gardens, it has lots of free parking spaces.
Featuring parquet floors and wooden furniture, the simple, air-conditioned rooms provide a cable TV and private bathroom with bath or shower.
Breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room with traditional blue Portuguese tiles on the walls. There are several restaurants within 15 minutes’ walk.
Castelo Branco City Park, with its green spaces and water features, is a 5-minute drive away and there are 2 shopping centres within a 10-minute drive.
Horta d’Alva Guest House is around 10 minutes’ walk from Castelo Branco Train Station. The Spanish border is around 1 hour away by car.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“It's has been the 3rd time I stayed at this hotel. I will use the hotel again”
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Frances
United Kingdom
“The check-in was beasy, the room spotless and good size. Breakfast was fine. Would definitely stay again, if I brought my own pillows. Excellent value for money. 10 mi's from bus station and 15 mins approx from old town centre”
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Shaun
United Kingdom
“The owner was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was spotlessly clean.
The breakfast was very good but not quite amazing. The location was fine as Castelo Branco doesn't really seem to have a central hub as such, so most areas are as good as...”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Very clean, check-in very well organised with clear instructions. Room was comfortable and warm. Breakfast was nicely laid out in a super clean room. Easy on-site parking. All in all, an excellent 'no frills' place to stay at a budget price.”
Christopher
Portugal
“Clean, convenient location, good breakfast and great staff”
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Hugo
Portugal
“Spacious bedroom and very spacious bathroom with an amazing walk in shower. Good water pressure and temperature.
The air conditioning worked pretty well heating up the bedroom. The bed is confortable.
Everything was clean, we didn't notice...”
Souza-carroll
New Zealand
“The property was very clean and safe. Young lady at reception most helpful.set in a residential area with a nice local restaurant just a 5 minute walk.
Parking onsite no problem. Would recommend this place as value for money.”
Ray
United Kingdom
“Staff was fab hotel was basic. I would stay again”
Veronica
Spain
“Very clean place, receptionist was very nice, self entrance without cards. The room was of a good size. The bathroom was ok, brand new.”
Kevin
United Kingdom
“New rooms and bathrooms, but needs a fridge. Staff very helpful keeping stuff in their kitchen fridge. Very good a\c.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 7 per child, per night
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
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