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The 2025 hot list: the best new hotels in Portugal

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The list of all-new 2025 hotels in Portugal

Do you want to know where to book a stay in Portugal, right now? Hotel aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where to go – and with a slew of highly anticipated debuts, there are more hotels to explore than ever before. We maintain a current list of all new hotels along the Mediterranean that are set to open in 2025, conveniently divided down month by month so you can see exactly when they opened. Here is the complete guide to Portugal’s newest, best and buzziest hotels, inns and guesthouses.

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Top photography courtesy of Forte de Gaia

March

22/3

Macam Hotel

Opened in March 2025, Macam Hotel introduces a groundbreaking concept that fuses a five-star hotel experience with an immersive art museum. Housed in the 18th-century Palácio Condes da Ribeira Grande, it houses over 600 art pieces from the late 19th century to today. With 64 uniquely designed rooms, MACAM offers you the rare opportunity to sleep surrounded by art, as curated pieces from the Armando Martins Collection adorn the corridors, guest rooms and public spaces. Original features like the monumental staircase and library have been restored, while the new wing, designed by MetroUrbe, infuses the space with contemporary design. A striking element is the façade, enhanced with award-winning three-dimensional ceramic panels by Maria Ana Vasco Costa. You’ll also find the Contemporary Food & Wine Restaurant on-site as well as Macam Café and the chapel turned bar, Live Arts & Bar, will host performing arts, performances and concerts with a bar service.

Macam Hotel
R. da Junqueira 66
Lisboa
Portugal

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Photography courtesy of Macam Hotel

1/3

The Social Hub Porto

The Social Hub Porto opened its doors in March 2025, introducing a hybrid hospitality concept to Portugal. This innovative space combines 271 contemporary hotel rooms with 39 long-stay residential apartments, creating a dynamic environment where travellers, digital nomads and locals can live, work and connect seamlessly. Amenities at The Social Hub Porto include a state-of-the-art gym, over 580 square metres of modern coworking space and 450 square metres of meeting and event spaces, including an auditorium that can host more than 250 guests. A rooftop pool complete with a cocktail bar and a spacious interior courtyard garden add leisure and relaxation to the mix. The Porto hub plans to host over 200 community experiences annually, ranging from cooking classes and professional skill-building programs to cultural initiatives, all open to locals, travelers, students and coworkers.

The Social Hub Porto
Praça de Dom João I 80
Porto
Portugal

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Photography courtesy of The Social Hub

February

17/2

Forte de Gaia

Forte de Gaia redefines luxury along the Douro River with its grand opening in February 2025. Now part of the Autograph Collection, this 5-star hotel offers 119 contemporary rooms designed by Nini Andrade Silva, featuring refined décor inspired by the region’s intricate wine and cultural traditions. The balance between blue hues and wood elements gives the space a sophisticated feel. And the view – oh, the view! Gazing out over the Douro River and Porto’s historic skyline is nothing short of mesmerising. You can indulge in a variety of experiences, from savouring exquisite Portuguese cuisine paired with local and international wines at the Dona Maria restaurant, to relaxing with crafted cocktails at The Lodge Bar. If you are seeking a wellness experience, the hotel offers a well-equipped fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool with views over the Douro River and Porto.

Forte de Gaia
R. de Serpa Pinto 60
Vila Nova de Gaia
Portugal

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The Verse

On Lisbon’s Rua de São Bento, where antique shops and design studios jostle for space, The Verse has redefined the art of the aparthotel. Set in a restored building by architect João Luís Carrilho da Graça, with interiors by Studio Astolfi, the 15 apartments mix warm oak, limestone and microcement with sculptural furniture and custom lighting. From compact studios to two-bedroom suites with terraces, each space feels as considered as a private residence. Downstairs, a lobby-meets-cocktail bar draws locals in for a drink, while a discreet concierge service arranges private dinners, market visits and museum tours.