Guides

Travel guides for Portugal

Where to stay, what to do and when to visit — from the Host Wise team.

Apartment building in Lisbon
Lisbon Travel Guide

Lisbon for a Long Weekend: Where to Stay and What to Do

A practical guide to spending a long weekend in Lisbon — the best neighbourhoods, day plans, food spots and honest accommodation advice.
Porto view from Gaia side
Porto Travel Guide

Best time to visit Porto: a month-by-month guide

A practical month-by-month breakdown of Porto's weather, crowds, prices and events to help you pick the right time to visit.
Historic building exterior in Porto, Portugal
Porto Where to Stay

Best neighbourhoods to stay in Porto for a first visit

Porto has more character per street than most cities have in a whole district. Here's where to base yourself for a first trip — and why it matters.