Tomar, May 2

Residencial Uniao, room 14


We turned up to this residencial without booking and asked for a room. There was much shuffling of papers and heavy sighing. However, luckily, they had a room available, as this turned out to be a really good deal. The room was clean, with antique furniture and a reasonably comfy bed. But the clincher was the free wireless.
Cost: 33, breakfast included (and the crusty bread rolls are delicious)
View: Side street
Bathroom: Private
Recommended? Highly.
Contact details: www.residencialuniao.verportugal.com residencialuniao@sapo.pt Address: 94 Rua Serpa Pinto, Tomar. Telephone: + 351 249 323 161

Evora, April 24 - 25

Private rooms, room 2
These are private rooms run by a family, only a few minutes from the main square in Evora. There's free wireless available in the park down the road. Not much English spoken though, so practice your Portuguese to book this one.
View: Street
Bathroom: Shared, but very clean
Cost: 30 euros
Recommended? Yes

Taveira, April 17 and 18

Residencial Taveira, room 101

We arrived in Taveira at 6pm and found this place on arrival. Our room was super-clean, with rustic decor. It featured a basin and also, strangely, a bidet. Extremely friendly owner.
View: Side street
Special features: Roof terrace ideal for supping beverages and playing card games
Bathroom: Shared, but very clean.
Cost: 30 euros
Recommended? Yes