Pensão Residencial Lua Nova

Pensão Residencial Lua Nova is a family-operated guesthouse on Rua Serpa Pinto 144 in Tomar, a riverside city in central Portugal whose principal attraction is the remarkable Convento de Cristo — a 12th-century Templar castle and convent that served as the headquarters of the Knights Templar and, later, the Order of Christ. The guesthouse offers clean, simply furnished rooms at some of the best value rates in the region, making it the natural choice for budget-conscious visitors spending one or more nights in Tomar to explore the Templars' extraordinary fortified complex. Rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi; the building is a traditional Portuguese pensão — unpretentious, family-run, and warm in its hospitality. A traditional breakfast with bread, butter, jams, cheese, and coffee is included in most rates. The Convento de Cristo is a 20-minute uphill walk through pleasant riverside parkland or 10 minutes by taxi; the climb is repaid with outstanding views over the Nabão River valley from the castle battlements. Tomar's riverside pedestrian zone, with cafés and restaurants serving Ribatejo regional dishes, is a 5-minute walk from the guesthouse. The Aqueduct of Pegões, a remarkable 17th-century construction supplying water to the convent, runs along the hillside above town and can be walked for views of the surrounding forest. Tomar railway station connects to Lisbon (1.5 hours) and Coimbra (1 hour) on the Beira Baixa line.