Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District

$$$$||View on mapCascais, PortugalFortaleza Da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, Cascais, Portugal, 2750 - 310|
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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
Fortaleza Da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, Cascais, Portugal, 2750 - 310·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.6
Staff9.3
Free WiFi9.1
Comfort9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Who stays here
Couples51%
Families26%
Groups11%
Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.6
Staff9.3
Free WiFi9.1
Comfort9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Who stays here
Couples51%
Families26%
Groups11%
Solo10%

5-star hotel inside a 16th-century citadel with the first Art District in Europe

Art & Culture

Pestana Cidadela Cascais is the first hotel in Europe to have an integrated Art District, with studios and galleries surrounding the property. The hotel organizes "Art Invasions" where noted artists decorate rooms and public areas with carte blanche. A lounge area displays 608 swallows, representing the 608 days of the hotel's renovation, and an on-site charity bookstore supports local community initiatives.

Rooms & Comfort

All rooms at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District have a seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV and are soundproofed, with wooden floors and modern décor. Each room includes a minibar, a private bathroom with slippers and bathrobes, and some feature room upgrades designed by guest artists. Free high-speed WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Dining

Guests at the Pestana Cidadela Cascais can enjoy a free breakfast buffet at the Maris Stella restaurant, offering views from the bay to the Santa Maria Lighthouse. A second, more intimate restaurant, Taberna da Praça, serves a selection of Portuguese snacks. There is also a bar and room service available.

Wellness & Pools

The hotel has two swimming pools: an indoor pool with marina views and an outdoor pool surrounded by lawn, both with sun loungers and umbrellas. Pestana Cidadela offers the Magic Spa with signature treatments inspired by ancient therapies, as well as a sauna, fitness center with personal trainer, and spa lounge. Spa/wellness packages and locker rooms are available, and the outdoor pool is open all year.

Location & Services

The Pestana Cidadela is centrally located in Cascais overlooking the sea and the Cascais Marina, inside a renovated 16th-century citadel. Nearby attractions include Cascais Marina, Guincho Beach, and Bairro dos Museus, with Lisbon International Airport a 35-minute drive away. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, car hire, and a pet-friendly policy in designated areas.

  • Art District: First hotel in Europe with integrated art galleries and studios
  • Art Invasions: Guest artists redesign rooms and public areas with carte blanche
  • Swallow Lounge: 608 swallows representing the hotel's renovation days
  • Pools: Indoor pool with marina views and outdoor pool with lawn
  • Magic Spa: Signature treatments inspired by ancient therapies
  • Free Breakfast: Buffet at Maris Stella with views of bay and lighthouse
  • Location: 35-minute drive from Lisbon International Airport

License number: 4609

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of rooms:140
Former name
Pousada de Cascais
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Courtyard view
  • Heating
  • Balcony
Art Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Standard Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Double bed2 Single beds
  • Garden view
  • Heating
  • Balcony
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Full body massage

Spa & wellness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • City view
  • Bay view
  • Courtyard view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District

💵 Lowest room price 176 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 9.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Aerodromo Municipal de Cascais, cat

Location

Fortaleza Da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, Cascais, Portugal, 2750 - 310
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Fortaleza Da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, Cascais, Portugal, 2750 - 310
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Fortaleza Da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, Cascais, Portugal, 2750 - 310
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
Museum of the Counts of Castro Guimaraes
100 yd
Cascais/Guincho
Centro Historico de Cascais
100 yd
Passeio de Dom Luís I
Ribeira Beach Cascais
100 yd
Museums
King D. Carlos Sea Museum
100 yd
Museums
Paula Rego Historical House
100 yd
Parks
Marechal Carmona Park
100 yd
Av. Dom Carlos I 246
Fortress of Our Lady of Light
100 yd
Avenida Dom Carlos I
Palace of Cascais Citadel
100 yd
Rua Fernandes Thomas n0 4
Palacio Seixas
100 yd
Church
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
100 yd
Passeio Rainha Dona Maria Pia
Estatua Rei D. Carlos I
100 yd
Avenida Dom Carlos I 2 78
Monumento aos Descobrimentos Portugueses
100 yd
Praca 5 de Outubro 1
Estatua de D.Pedro I
100 yd
Rua do Farol de Santa Marta
Casa de Santa Maria
100 yd
Travessa de Santo Antonio Fortress of Nossa Senhora Da Luz
Tower of Santo Antonio de Cascais
100 yd
5th of October Square
100 yd
Restaurant
Taberna da Praca
100 yd
Restaurant
Baia do Peixe
100 yd
Restaurant
5 Sentidos
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurante Maria Pia
100 yd
Restaurant
Hifen
100 yd
Restaurant
Caffe Italia
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurante Gordinni
100 yd
Restaurant
La margherita
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurante Creps Grill
100 yd
Restaurant
Armazem 22
100 yd

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