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Cool Guest House

Rua de João de Olivença nº 10
Rated 8.3 in 1028 reviews

Cool Guest House is a charming hotel situated in the historic city of Elvas, Portugal. Known for its warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere, this hotel offers a comfortable retreat for travelers seeking to explore the rich culture and history of the region. The aesthetic of Cool Guest House combines traditional Portuguese design elements with modern amenities, creating a unique environment that caters to a diverse range of guests.

Each room is thoughtfully decorated, providing a cozy atmosphere that encourages relaxation after a day of sightseeing. Guests can enjoy contemporary facilities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and en-suite bathrooms, ensuring a convenient stay.

The hotel features communal spaces that encourage social interaction among guests, including a welcoming lounge and a terrace where visitors can unwind and enjoy the views of the surrounding area. The attentive staff at Cool Guest House are dedicated to providing personalized service, offering local insights and recommendations to ensure that each guest's experience is memorable.

Located close to notable attractions, restaurants, and shops, Cool Guest House serves as a perfect base for exploring the historical richness of Elvas, including its impressive fortifications and charming streets. Whether you're visiting for leisure or business, this hotel creates an inviting atmosphere that enhances your stay in this picturesque town.

Climate and Weather

January
 13°
 3°
 12°
 5
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 15°
 4°
 12°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
March
 18°
 6°
 13°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 20°
 8°
 14°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
May
 24°
 11°
 16°
 10
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
June
 30°
 15°
 18°
 12
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
July
 34°
 17°
 20°
 13
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
August
 34°
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 21°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
September
 30°
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 20°
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Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
October
 23°
 12°
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Sun hours / day
 23
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November
 17°
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 20
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December
 14°
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 20
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Michelin Restaurants in Elvas and near Cool Guest House

Castle of Elvas
Castle of Elvas
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
250m / 270yd
Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort
Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
1.5km / 0.95mi
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas
Church in Elvas, Portalegre, Portugal
80m / 90yd
Amoreira Aqueduct
Amoreira Aqueduct
16th-century aqueduct in Elvas, Portugal
0.6km / 0.34mi
Muralhas de Elvas
Muralhas de Elvas
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
0.5km / 0.32mi
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas
170m / 190yd
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
1.6km / 0.98mi
Igreja de São Domingos (Elvas)
Igreja de São Domingos (Elvas)
Church in Elvas, Portugal
290m / 310yd
Church of Santa Maria de Alcáçova
Church of Santa Maria de Alcáçova
170m / 180yd
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Raposeira)
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Raposeira)
0.9km / 0.57mi
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
1.6km / 1mi
Museu Militar de Elvas
Museu Militar de Elvas
280m / 310yd
Igreja de São Pedro
Igreja de São Pedro
Church building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
230m / 250yd
Fortlet of São Mamede
Fortlet in Elvas, Portugal
1.3km / 0.8mi
Muralhas fernandinas
Wikimedia disambiguation page
360m / 400yd
Capela da antiga Igreja do Salvador de Elvas
90m / 100yd
Fortim de São Pedro
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
1km / 0.64mi
Fortlet of São Domingos
Fortlet in Elvas, Portugal
1.3km / 0.78mi
Museu Municipal da Fotografia João Carpinteiro
250m / 280yd
Capela de São Lourenço
Capela de São Lourenço
130m / 140yd
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
210m / 230yd
Igreja do Salvador (integrando uma capela, antigo Passo da Via Sacra)
Igreja do Salvador (integrando uma capela, antigo Passo da Via Sacra)
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
200m / 220yd
Casa da Cultura de Elvas
Casa da Cultura de Elvas
90m / 100yd
Pelourinho de Elvas
Pelourinho de Elvas
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
150m / 160yd
Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de São Domingos
Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de São Domingos
Church building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
130m / 140yd
Igreja e Hospital da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Elvas
Igreja e Hospital da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Elvas
200m / 220yd
Estátua do Rei Dom Manuel I
Statue in Assunção, Ajuda, Salvador e Santo Ildefonso, Portugal
260m / 280yd
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores
290m / 320yd
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
0.6km / 0.39mi
Convento de São Francisco de Elvas
Convento de São Francisco de Elvas
1.1km / 0.66mi
Urbanização Quinta do Bispo
1.3km / 0.8mi
Chaimite
Chaimite
Portuguese armored vehicle
1.1km / 0.68mi
Padrão de Elvas
Padrão de Elvas
1.6km / 1mi
Anta de Valmor
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
5km / 3.1mi
Anta da Quinta do Forte de Botas
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
5.3km / 3.3mi
Ponte da Ajuda
Ponte da Ajuda
Bridge in Olivença and Elvas
11.5km / 7.1mi
Anta 1 de São Rafael
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
12.6km / 7.8mi
Castle of Barbacena
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
14.3km / 8.9mi
Anta do Torrão
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
14.1km / 8.7mi
Alcazaba of Badajoz
Alcazaba of Badajoz
Cultural property in Badajoz, Spain
16.9km / 10.5mi
Castelo de Juromenha
Castelo de Juromenha
Building in Juromenha, Évora District, Portugal
17.1km / 10.6mi
Castle of Campo Maior
Castle of Campo Maior
Medieval military fortification in Portugal
16.4km / 10.2mi
Badajoz Cathedral
Badajoz Cathedral
Cultural property in Badajoz, Spain
16.7km / 10.4mi
Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo
Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo
Contemporary art museum in Badajoz, Spain
16.6km / 10.3mi
Archaeological Museum of Badajoz
Archaeological Museum of Badajoz
Archaeological Museum, Badajoz, Spain
16.9km / 10.5mi

What to do in Elvas and near Cool Guest House

Castle of Elvas
Castle of Elvas
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
250m / 270yd
Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort
Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
1.5km / 0.95mi
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas
Church in Elvas, Portalegre, Portugal
80m / 90yd
Amoreira Aqueduct
Amoreira Aqueduct
16th-century aqueduct in Elvas, Portugal
0.6km / 0.34mi
Muralhas de Elvas
Muralhas de Elvas
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
0.5km / 0.32mi
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas
170m / 190yd
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
1.6km / 0.98mi
Igreja de São Domingos (Elvas)
Igreja de São Domingos (Elvas)
Church in Elvas, Portugal
290m / 310yd
Church of Santa Maria de Alcáçova
Church of Santa Maria de Alcáçova
170m / 180yd
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Raposeira)
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Raposeira)
0.9km / 0.57mi
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
1.6km / 1mi
Museu Militar de Elvas
Museu Militar de Elvas
280m / 310yd
Igreja de São Pedro
Igreja de São Pedro
Church building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
230m / 250yd
Fortlet of São Mamede
Fortlet in Elvas, Portugal
1.3km / 0.8mi
Muralhas fernandinas
Wikimedia disambiguation page
360m / 400yd
Capela da antiga Igreja do Salvador de Elvas
90m / 100yd
Fortim de São Pedro
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
1km / 0.64mi
Fortlet of São Domingos
Fortlet in Elvas, Portugal
1.3km / 0.78mi
Museu Municipal da Fotografia João Carpinteiro
250m / 280yd
Capela de São Lourenço
Capela de São Lourenço
130m / 140yd
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
210m / 230yd
Igreja do Salvador (integrando uma capela, antigo Passo da Via Sacra)
Igreja do Salvador (integrando uma capela, antigo Passo da Via Sacra)
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
200m / 220yd
Casa da Cultura de Elvas
Casa da Cultura de Elvas
90m / 100yd
Pelourinho de Elvas
Pelourinho de Elvas
Cultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal
150m / 160yd
Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de São Domingos
Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de São Domingos
Church building in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal
130m / 140yd
Igreja e Hospital da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Elvas
Igreja e Hospital da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Elvas
200m / 220yd
Estátua do Rei Dom Manuel I
Statue in Assunção, Ajuda, Salvador e Santo Ildefonso, Portugal
260m / 280yd
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores
290m / 320yd
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
0.6km / 0.39mi
Convento de São Francisco de Elvas
Convento de São Francisco de Elvas
1.1km / 0.66mi

About Elvas

Elvas, Portugal, offers a range of activities and sights that reflect its rich history and cultural significance. One of the main attractions is the Amoreira Aqueduct, an impressive structure that dates back to the 16th century. This aqueduct is notable for its architectural beauty and serves as a reminder of the city's historical importance in water supply.

Another significant site is the Elvas Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fortress showcases the military architecture of the 17th century and provides insight into the strategic role Elvas played in the defense of Portugal. Exploring the fortress allows visitors to appreciate both its historical context and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção is a beautiful example of baroque architecture. Inside, visitors can admire intricate altarpieces and religious art that reflect the spiritual heritage of the region. The church is often a quiet place for reflection amidst the bustling atmosphere of the town.

Strolling through the historic center of Elvas, visitors can experience the charm of narrow cobblestone streets and traditional Portuguese architecture. The town’s squares and local cafes provide a nice setting to enjoy a moment of relaxation while sampling regional cuisine.

Additionally, Elvas hosts several museums that focus on local history and culture. The Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas, for instance, presents modern art in a historical context, bridging the past and present.

Exploring the local markets offers a glimpse into the daily life of Elvas, where fresh produce and artisanal goods are available. This experience provides an opportunity to engage with the community and appreciate local traditions.

Overall, Elvas presents a blend of historical exploration, cultural immersion, and peaceful moments, making it a worthwhile destination in Portugal.




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