Aveiro has a nice assortment of luxury resorts, budget hotels, boutique properties and cheap lodges. Here is a guide to finding the best hotels in this Portugal hotspot.

Melia Ria Hotel

Melia Ria Hotel is a popular property that boasts of a nice modern architecture and an excellent location in the heart of the town. The neat rooms are elegantly decorated and very spacious. The hotel features a lovely spa and swimming pool and serves delicious breakfast. Melia Ria is frequented by business and leisure travelers and offers good service to its patrons. The hotel is located at Cais da Fonte Nova, Lote 5 and a room costs approximately $125/per night.

Hotel Moliceiro

A pleasant, formally decorated hotel, Moliceiro is loved by its patrons for its convenient location and striking city view. Service is good and the interiors are tastefully furnished with wooden furniture and expensive Italian upholstery. The staff here is very polite and there is a nice bar with a pianist playing in the evenings. Enjoy the welcome drink, complimentary local sweets and cookies served with a specially brewed herb tea. Moliceiro knows how to make its guests feel special. The hotel is located at Rua Barbosa de Magakhaes and the average cost of a room here is about $145/per night.

Hotel Veneza

Veneza, formerly called Mercure Aveiro, is a stylish property that has a comfortable feel to it. The well-informed staff will provide you with information about the town's attractions and transport. The service is attentive without bordering on obtrusiveness. The hotel features clean, airy rooms and a good breakfast pantry serving yummy pastries. Veneza is within easy reach of most town attractions and guests can indulge in a night cap in the charming courtyard. The hotel is located at Rua Luis, Gomes de Carvalho and rooms are priced at approximately $125 for a night.

Casa do sol Nascente

Casa do sol Nascente, located at Rua de Alagoa, is popular for its cozy ambiance and is a beautifully tucked away casa on the countryside train line of Aveiro. An old-fashioned property that offers personalized service and a large relaxing garden, Casa do sol Nascente is classically furnished with Chizu paintings and dark teak furniture. The breakfast is good, but the main crowd puller is the warmth of the service.

Aveiro has a line-up of classic, expensive, exclusive, economy and luxurious hotels that are suitable for a range of travel budgets and preferences.