With 16 rooms, Tattva Design Hostel is Porto's largest hostel -- and one of its most popular. It's a stylish, well-maintained place with a central location near Sao Bento station, plenty of extra comfort features, and modern social spaces. There's an artistic design-conscious element throughout the hostel -- including in dorm rooms and bathrooms, which are clean, sleek, and modern. The range of rooms include female-only dorms, private double rooms, and even handicap-accessible bedrooms. All have air-conditioning, private balconies, and private bathrooms. A sunny barbecue terrace, organized group tours, and dinner with staff add to the social atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi and an excellent free breakfast make it hard to beat, but it's worth checking out the Gallery Hostel as well, which also hosts bimonthly art exhibitions.
With 16 rooms, Tattva Design Hostel is Porto's largest hostel -- and one of its most popular. It's a stylish, well-maintained place with a central location near Sao Bento station, plenty of extra comfort features, and modern social spaces. There's an artistic design-conscious element throughout the hostel -- including in dorm rooms and bathrooms, which are clean, sleek, and modern. The range of rooms include female-only dorms, private double rooms, and even handicap-accessible bedrooms. All have air-conditioning, private balconies, and private bathrooms. A sunny barbecue terrace, organized group tours, and dinner with staff add to the social atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi and an excellent free breakfast make it hard to beat, but it's worth checking out the Gallery Hostel as well, which also hosts bimonthly art exhibitions.
Castelo de Santa Catarina is a historic mid-range hotel that's a five-minute walk from the Marques Metro station, north of Porto's historic core. This boutique property has 25 rooms divided into charming castle units with lovely tiled bathrooms, or sleek and modern rooms in the hotel's annex. A free breakfast buffet with a mix of hot and cold dishes is served, but no other meals are offered. The lovely grounds include a picturesque garden and a 19th-century chapel, though there aren’t a lot of additional amenities on-site and the historic core of the city isn't within walking distance. Wi-Fi can also be spotty in some rooms. The HF Ipanema Park in the Ouro area has a small rooftop pool, restaurant, and bar at similar rates, but it's farther from the city center.
Castelo de Santa Catarina is a historic mid-range hotel that's a five-minute walk from the Marques Metro station, north of Porto's historic core. This boutique property has 25 rooms divided into charming castle units with lovely tiled bathrooms, or sleek and modern rooms in the hotel's annex. A free breakfast buffet with a mix of hot and cold dishes is served, but no other meals are offered. The lovely grounds include a picturesque garden and a 19th-century chapel, though there aren’t a lot of additional amenities on-site and the historic core of the city isn't within walking distance. Wi-Fi can also be spotty in some rooms. The HF Ipanema Park in the Ouro area has a small rooftop pool, restaurant, and bar at similar rates, but it's farther from the city center.
The 70-unit Serviced Apartments Boavista Palace is a three-pearl apartment-style property in the Boavista district. The Carolina Michaelis Metro station is just three minutes away on foot, and there's a bus station nearby. Guests can walk to Casa da Musica in 10 minutes, but the trek to Ribeira Square takes 30 minutes by public transportation or 20 minutes by car. There are a number of restaurants and cafes closer at hand. Apartments are clean and modern, with full kitchens and air-conditioning. There's not much in the way of features here, but there a fitness center and parking are available. Travelers who'd like an option with more features could check out the HF Fenix Porto, which has similar rates but includes extras like a sushi bar. The tradeoff? No kitchens in rooms.
The 70-unit Serviced Apartments Boavista Palace is a three-pearl apartment-style property in the Boavista district. The Carolina Michaelis Metro station is just three minutes away on foot, and there's a bus station nearby. Guests can walk to Casa da Musica in 10 minutes, but the trek to Ribeira Square takes 30 minutes by public transportation or 20 minutes by car. There are a number of restaurants and cafes closer at hand. Apartments are clean and modern, with full kitchens and air-conditioning. There's not much in the way of features here, but there a fitness center and parking are available. Travelers who'd like an option with more features could check out the HF Fenix Porto, which has similar rates but includes extras like a sushi bar. The tradeoff? No kitchens in rooms.
There are 251 guest rooms at this upscale property in Porto’s business-focused Boavista district. Some of the city’s tourist spots are within walking distance, like the Casa da Musica, but the most popular historic attractions are around a 15-minute drive from the property. Rooms are smart and contemporary, and have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. The chic marble bathrooms include underfloor heating. There’s a rooftop lounge with fabulous views over the city and the river, a choice of restaurants and bars, and an excellent spa and fitness center. Those who want to stay in the heart of the historic district could try the Carris Porto Ribeira, which has similar rates plus simple and stylish interiors, though it lacks a pool.
There are 251 guest rooms at this upscale property in Porto’s business-focused Boavista district. Some of the city’s tourist spots are within walking distance, like the Casa da Musica, but the most popular historic attractions are around a 15-minute drive from the property. Rooms are smart and contemporary, and have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. The chic marble bathrooms include underfloor heating. There’s a rooftop lounge with fabulous views over the city and the river, a choice of restaurants and bars, and an excellent spa and fitness center. Those who want to stay in the heart of the historic district could try the Carris Porto Ribeira, which has similar rates plus simple and stylish interiors, though it lacks a pool.
The upper-middle-range Porto River is a charming apartment-style hotel with a central setting offering great value. It is located right in the heart of the action in Porto, and offers walking access to major attractions, dining, shopping, and public transportation. The property offers 16 apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom units, all featuring stylish decor and convenient amenities such as fully stocked kitchenettes with cooktops and dishwashers, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Though some rooms overlook a small alley, they’re quieter than the ones that have river views. The property lacks a full restaurant, but a free, tasty breakfast with hot and cold options is served every morning in a charming, light-filled room with outdoor seating and river views. For something with more on-site features in this price range, consider Teatro Hotel Porto.
The upper-middle-range Porto River is a charming apartment-style hotel with a central setting offering great value. It is located right in the heart of the action in Porto, and offers walking access to major attractions, dining, shopping, and public transportation. The property offers 16 apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom units, all featuring stylish decor and convenient amenities such as fully stocked kitchenettes with cooktops and dishwashers, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Though some rooms overlook a small alley, they’re quieter than the ones that have river views. The property lacks a full restaurant, but a free, tasty breakfast with hot and cold options is served every morning in a charming, light-filled room with outdoor seating and river views. For something with more on-site features in this price range, consider Teatro Hotel Porto.
Located in an iconic Art Deco building on the Douro River, the three-and-a-half-pearl Vincci Porto has plenty of stylish appeal. While the riverside setting is scenic, there are only a few casual cafes in the area, and it's a five-minute cab ride to historic Ribeira Square. The 95 rooms are modern and trendy, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and pod coffeemakers plus sleek bathrooms and rainfall showerheads. The restaurant serves a breakfast buffet for a fee, and the lobby bar offers food and drinks in a bright, industrial-chic space. There’s no pool or fitness center, and a fee is charged for parking. For a similar rate, the upscale Crowne Plaza Porto is farther from the city's historic attractions, but offers a small fitness center, spa, and a weekend nightclub.
Located in an iconic Art Deco building on the Douro River, the three-and-a-half-pearl Vincci Porto has plenty of stylish appeal. While the riverside setting is scenic, there are only a few casual cafes in the area, and it's a five-minute cab ride to historic Ribeira Square. The 95 rooms are modern and trendy, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and pod coffeemakers plus sleek bathrooms and rainfall showerheads. The restaurant serves a breakfast buffet for a fee, and the lobby bar offers food and drinks in a bright, industrial-chic space. There’s no pool or fitness center, and a fee is charged for parking. For a similar rate, the upscale Crowne Plaza Porto is farther from the city's historic attractions, but offers a small fitness center, spa, and a weekend nightclub.
The 62-room Tryp Porto Centro is a mid-range property situated outside the historic center of Porto. It's close to Rua de Santa Catarina and a 15-minute walk from the Via Catarina shopping district. The Marques Metro station is also within a seven-minute walk. Simple, pleasant rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and free Wi-Fi, and some have fitness machines. Family-friendly rooms have bunk beds for the youngsters. A free breakfast buffet is served daily, and drinks are poured in the lobby lounge. There's also on-site parking, and three event spaces. As an alternative, travelers who would like to be closer to the river and historic attractions could check out the Hotel do Norte, where rates are a bit lower, though decor is more tired.
The 62-room Tryp Porto Centro is a mid-range property situated outside the historic center of Porto. It's close to Rua de Santa Catarina and a 15-minute walk from the Via Catarina shopping district. The Marques Metro station is also within a seven-minute walk. Simple, pleasant rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and free Wi-Fi, and some have fitness machines. Family-friendly rooms have bunk beds for the youngsters. A free breakfast buffet is served daily, and drinks are poured in the lobby lounge. There's also on-site parking, and three event spaces. As an alternative, travelers who would like to be closer to the river and historic attractions could check out the Hotel do Norte, where rates are a bit lower, though decor is more tired.
Built on the former site of the 1859 Teatro Baquet, Teatro Hotel Porto is an innovative, four-pearl boutique property with chic theatrical interiors. Surrounded by shopping and dining, the hotel is a two-minute walk to Sao Bento train and metro station, and within an easy walk of the old town. The hotel has a well-regarded Portuguese restaurant, stylish cocktail bar, and fitness center, and includes a free top-notch breakfast buffet. The 74 richly decorated rooms -- with variable details that include wall-size mirrors and curved wooden canopy headboards -- come with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Still, some travelers might find the hotel a bit over the top on the dramaturgy theme. Those seeking a more traditional hotel in the same location could try the Intercontinental Porto-Palacio das Cardosas.
Built on the former site of the 1859 Teatro Baquet, Teatro Hotel Porto is an innovative, four-pearl boutique property with chic theatrical interiors. Surrounded by shopping and dining, the hotel is a two-minute walk to Sao Bento train and metro station, and within an easy walk of the old town. The hotel has a well-regarded Portuguese restaurant, stylish cocktail bar, and fitness center, and includes a free top-notch breakfast buffet. The 74 richly decorated rooms -- with variable details that include wall-size mirrors and curved wooden canopy headboards -- come with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Still, some travelers might find the hotel a bit over the top on the dramaturgy theme. Those seeking a more traditional hotel in the same location could try the Intercontinental Porto-Palacio das Cardosas.
Residencia LIS B&B is a charming budget guesthouse with a quaint vibe and attractive rates. It’s a bit far from the historic city center, there’s a bus stop just down the block from the guesthouse, and the Marques Metro station is a 10-minute walk. The guesthouse offers free parking (a major plus for the area), free limited breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. The 14 rooms are simple, classically styled, and clean, and there’s an outdoor patio with a small garden. The check-in deserves a special mention, as does the advice-filled owner, and thoughtful touches like port wine and desserts are offered upon arrival. Guests looking for inexpensive rates closer to the historic center may want to check out Tattva Design Hostel, a trendy, value property with a restaurant and terrace bar.
Residencia LIS B&B is a charming budget guesthouse with a quaint vibe and attractive rates. It’s a bit far from the historic city center, there’s a bus stop just down the block from the guesthouse, and the Marques Metro station is a 10-minute walk. The guesthouse offers free parking (a major plus for the area), free limited breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. The 14 rooms are simple, classically styled, and clean, and there’s an outdoor patio with a small garden. The check-in deserves a special mention, as does the advice-filled owner, and thoughtful touches like port wine and desserts are offered upon arrival. Guests looking for inexpensive rates closer to the historic center may want to check out Tattva Design Hostel, a trendy, value property with a restaurant and terrace bar.
There are 36 guest rooms at this budget-friendly two-pearl property set in Porto’s old town. It’s on a bustling street in the heart of the city, so guests can easily get around on foot or by public transport. The central location does mean that the hotel is noisy at times, and while rooms are modern, bright, and air-conditioned, many are small and some bathrooms we saw needed a deep cleaning. The private balconies with great city views in some rooms are a bonus. There aren’t many facilities on-site, but the hotel has a small bar, a meeting room, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Budget-conscious travelers might want to compare it with the Moov Hotel Porto Centro, where a daily breakfast buffet is available and rates are similar.
There are 36 guest rooms at this budget-friendly two-pearl property set in Porto’s old town. It’s on a bustling street in the heart of the city, so guests can easily get around on foot or by public transport. The central location does mean that the hotel is noisy at times, and while rooms are modern, bright, and air-conditioned, many are small and some bathrooms we saw needed a deep cleaning. The private balconies with great city views in some rooms are a bonus. There aren’t many facilities on-site, but the hotel has a small bar, a meeting room, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Budget-conscious travelers might want to compare it with the Moov Hotel Porto Centro, where a daily breakfast buffet is available and rates are similar.