The Pousada Convento de Belmonte originates from the recovery of the old Convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperança (Our Lady of Hope).The importance of Belmonte in the Portuguese history dates back to the middle ages, having been granted the Provincial Letter in 1199 by D.Sancho I.A region complete with countless monumental remains as well as the beauty and traditions of Serra da Estrela.

The Pousada de Belmonte is a hotel that is situated on a hillside of the Serra da Esperança (Mountain of Hope), just over 1 km from the town of Belmonte (birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral). Emerging from the renovation of the ruins of the old Nossa Senhora da Esperança (Our Lady of Hope) Convent, on an eighteenth century chapel and probably also over remains of ancient pagan places of worship. 

The Pousada completely preserves the historical heritage of the convent (classified in 1986 as a property of public interest), including the amphitheatre architecture, among the pine forests of Serra da Esperança (Mountain of Hope), and a breath-taking view of the Cova da Beira and Serra da Estrela. In this architecture project a chapel and an old vestry were recuperated, which have been transformed into a lounge and bar.