Hotel Boa Vista is a mid-range property housed in a charming 19th-century building in the quiet Foz da Douro area, where the Atlantic Ocean and Douro River meet. The beach, restaurants, and bars are a short walk away, but Porto's historic areas require a drive to reach. The 71 rooms come in a range of sizes, and while all are well kept, they are dated. Minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi come standard, and some have balconies and sea views, and jetted tubs. Hotel features capitalize on the river and ocean views and include a bar and restaurant plus a rooftop pool; there's also a gym with modern cardio equipment. Travelers seeking a hotel that's closer to the city center should consider the Hotel HF Ipanema Park, which has similar rates.
Hotel Boa Vista is a mid-range property housed in a charming 19th-century building in the quiet Foz da Douro area, where the Atlantic Ocean and Douro River meet. The beach, restaurants, and bars are a short walk away, but Porto's historic areas require a drive to reach. The 71 rooms come in a range of sizes, and while all are well kept, they are dated. Minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi come standard, and some have balconies and sea views, and jetted tubs. Hotel features capitalize on the river and ocean views and include a bar and restaurant plus a rooftop pool; there's also a gym with modern cardio equipment. Travelers seeking a hotel that's closer to the city center should consider the Hotel HF Ipanema Park, which has similar rates.
Opened in 1880, Grande Hotel Do Porto is a 19th-century hotel with a rich past hosting notable guests. The mid-range property sits on busy Rua de Santa Catarina, near plenty of restaurants and shops, and a 15-minute walk from Ribeira Square. There’s a gorgeous restaurant where a free breakfast buffet is served, and the hotel also has a handsome lounge bar. Suites are vintage-chic and spacious, but many of the other 94 rooms are simple, and budget rooms are especially small. All include air-conditioning and minibars. A small fitness center and elegant meeting spaces are nice extras, but there's a fee for parking. For a historic property with a smaller scale and frequently fresher rooms, check out Castelo de Santa Catarina. Rates will be cheaper, but it's farther from the city center.
Opened in 1880, Grande Hotel Do Porto is a 19th-century hotel with a rich past hosting notable guests. The mid-range property sits on busy Rua de Santa Catarina, near plenty of restaurants and shops, and a 15-minute walk from Ribeira Square. There’s a gorgeous restaurant where a free breakfast buffet is served, and the hotel also has a handsome lounge bar. Suites are vintage-chic and spacious, but many of the other 94 rooms are simple, and budget rooms are especially small. All include air-conditioning and minibars. A small fitness center and elegant meeting spaces are nice extras, but there's a fee for parking. For a historic property with a smaller scale and frequently fresher rooms, check out Castelo de Santa Catarina. Rates will be cheaper, but it's farther from the city center.
The 145-room Axis Porto Business & Spa Hotel is an upper-middle-range option that's about a 15-minute drive outside of central Porto. There's not much around the hotel, and the closest metro station is a 15-minute walk away. Those facts aside, this is a pleasantly modern property. Spacious rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes, and all have balconies. The restaurant gets mostly good reviews, and the breakfast buffet is free. A full-service spa is a plus, although there's a fee to use the small pool, sauna, and showers. There's no fitness center, but meeting rooms host groups. Travelers preferring to be in the center of Porto's action could check out the Carris Porto Ribeira instead. It's within walking distance of numerous attractions and rates are similar.
The 145-room Axis Porto Business & Spa Hotel is an upper-middle-range option that's about a 15-minute drive outside of central Porto. There's not much around the hotel, and the closest metro station is a 15-minute walk away. Those facts aside, this is a pleasantly modern property. Spacious rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes, and all have balconies. The restaurant gets mostly good reviews, and the breakfast buffet is free. A full-service spa is a plus, although there's a fee to use the small pool, sauna, and showers. There's no fitness center, but meeting rooms host groups. Travelers preferring to be in the center of Porto's action could check out the Carris Porto Ribeira instead. It's within walking distance of numerous attractions and rates are similar.
There are 85 music-themed guest rooms at this three-pearl property near Porto’s iconic Casa da Musica concert hall. Some of the city’s attractions are within walking distance, but the most popular areas for tourists will take about 15 minutes to reach by car or 20 minutes by metro. Rooms are simple, modern, and light, and have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, though bathrooms don't offer much privacy for those not traveling solo. There’s a contemporary lobby bar on-site, complete with a grand piano, and a restaurant that allows guests to pick their own organic ingredients. An attached urban market offers even more dining options. Those wanting to be closer to the Cathedral and Ribeira Square should consider Hotel Infante Sagres as an alternative.
There are 85 music-themed guest rooms at this three-pearl property near Porto’s iconic Casa da Musica concert hall. Some of the city’s attractions are within walking distance, but the most popular areas for tourists will take about 15 minutes to reach by car or 20 minutes by metro. Rooms are simple, modern, and light, and have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, though bathrooms don't offer much privacy for those not traveling solo. There’s a contemporary lobby bar on-site, complete with a grand piano, and a restaurant that allows guests to pick their own organic ingredients. An attached urban market offers even more dining options. Those wanting to be closer to the Cathedral and Ribeira Square should consider Hotel Infante Sagres as an alternative.
There are 107 guest rooms at this four-pearl property that’s set in an 18th century palace overlooking Porto’s Batalha Square. Rooms are contemporary and stylish, and have coffee machines, air-conditioning, and sleek modern bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Some have the addition of a balcony. The hotel has a good range of facilities including an excellent spa and fitness center, and an indoor swimming pool -- a rarity in central Porto. There’s also a good restaurant and bar, plus features for business guests like meeting rooms. Those wanting somewhere with an outdoor pool could check out Palacio do Freixo as an alternative, although it's not as close to the major sights of the city and is more expensive.
There are 107 guest rooms at this four-pearl property that’s set in an 18th century palace overlooking Porto’s Batalha Square. Rooms are contemporary and stylish, and have coffee machines, air-conditioning, and sleek modern bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Some have the addition of a balcony. The hotel has a good range of facilities including an excellent spa and fitness center, and an indoor swimming pool -- a rarity in central Porto. There’s also a good restaurant and bar, plus features for business guests like meeting rooms. Those wanting somewhere with an outdoor pool could check out Palacio do Freixo as an alternative, although it's not as close to the major sights of the city and is more expensive.
Opened in 2011, the relatively new mid-range Hotel Porto Trindade is conveniently located next to the Trindade Metro station and is a seven-minute walk from Porto's main shopping district, Rua de Santa Catarina. The 52 rooms here are simple and modern, with a few funky design elements done in a restrained red, gray, and warm wood motif. Standard in-room features include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and sleek bathrooms. There's a chic rooftop terrace with a bar serving drinks and snacks, and a good view over Porto, but there's no restaurant or fitness centre. For a hotel with more historic charm that's closer to Porto's historic Ribeira area, head to InPatio Guest House, where rates are similar.
Opened in 2011, the relatively new mid-range Hotel Porto Trindade is conveniently located next to the Trindade Metro station and is a seven-minute walk from Porto's main shopping district, Rua de Santa Catarina. The 52 rooms here are simple and modern, with a few funky design elements done in a restrained red, gray, and warm wood motif. Standard in-room features include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and sleek bathrooms. There's a chic rooftop terrace with a bar serving drinks and snacks, and a good view over Porto, but there's no restaurant or fitness centre. For a hotel with more historic charm that's closer to Porto's historic Ribeira area, head to InPatio Guest House, where rates are similar.
Still fresh off a mid-2016 opening, Eurostars Porto Douro is an upscale property with chic, sophisticated decor. Its 105 guest rooms, studios, and suites have refined details, like wood floors and marbled bathrooms, plus modern amenities, like minibars, flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, and rainfall showers. Studios and suites add kitchenettes, and some rooms have small balconies and river views. There’s no full-service restaurant or wellness facilities, but the hotel does provide a bar and a well-liked breakfast buffet, though it may cost extra fees. The location along the river affords exceptional views from the terrace and some guest rooms, and the walk to historic Ribeira Square is just 10 minutes. Travelers who’d prefer to be closer to sights might consider the 1872 River House -- though as a much smaller property, it can be hard to snag a booking.
Still fresh off a mid-2016 opening, Eurostars Porto Douro is an upscale property with chic, sophisticated decor. Its 105 guest rooms, studios, and suites have refined details, like wood floors and marbled bathrooms, plus modern amenities, like minibars, flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, and rainfall showers. Studios and suites add kitchenettes, and some rooms have small balconies and river views. There’s no full-service restaurant or wellness facilities, but the hotel does provide a bar and a well-liked breakfast buffet, though it may cost extra fees. The location along the river affords exceptional views from the terrace and some guest rooms, and the walk to historic Ribeira Square is just 10 minutes. Travelers who’d prefer to be closer to sights might consider the 1872 River House -- though as a much smaller property, it can be hard to snag a booking.
Porta Azul is a charming three-pearl guesthouse run by Pedro and Marta, known for their thoughtfulness and abundant local advice. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Porto's busy tourist area, housed in a 19th-century building with handsome historical features. Each of the six rooms is individually decorated, many with high ceilings and French doors opening out to a shared balcony and private garden. Rooms don't have TVs or air-conditioning, but do include a welcome carafe of Port wine and free Wi-Fi. On-site features are limited, but the pretty garden is perfect for relaxing, and there is decent continental breakfast with daily homemade cake (fee). Bikes are also free to use. For a similar guesthouse property with cheaper rates and free parking, try Residencia LIS B&B and Parking.
Porta Azul is a charming three-pearl guesthouse run by Pedro and Marta, known for their thoughtfulness and abundant local advice. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Porto's busy tourist area, housed in a 19th-century building with handsome historical features. Each of the six rooms is individually decorated, many with high ceilings and French doors opening out to a shared balcony and private garden. Rooms don't have TVs or air-conditioning, but do include a welcome carafe of Port wine and free Wi-Fi. On-site features are limited, but the pretty garden is perfect for relaxing, and there is decent continental breakfast with daily homemade cake (fee). Bikes are also free to use. For a similar guesthouse property with cheaper rates and free parking, try Residencia LIS B&B and Parking.
The upscale Artist Porto Hotel & Bistro is a 17-room boutique housed in a converted art school and is used as a training center for students at the adjacent hospitality school. However, the hotel has not forgotten its roots; while several pieces of art can be found throughout, the striking Artist Bistro restaurant is regarded as the hotel's true experience of art. Along with the restaurant, travelers can expect a study-like bar, free Wi-Fi, welcome drink, small business center, and meeting rooms. The spacious, attractive guest rooms have a mid-century design with carpet, striped bedding, and large windows. It's worth comparing rates with the Castelo de Santa Catarina, a boutique occupying a former castle and offering free breakfast.
The upscale Artist Porto Hotel & Bistro is a 17-room boutique housed in a converted art school and is used as a training center for students at the adjacent hospitality school. However, the hotel has not forgotten its roots; while several pieces of art can be found throughout, the striking Artist Bistro restaurant is regarded as the hotel's true experience of art. Along with the restaurant, travelers can expect a study-like bar, free Wi-Fi, welcome drink, small business center, and meeting rooms. The spacious, attractive guest rooms have a mid-century design with carpet, striped bedding, and large windows. It's worth comparing rates with the Castelo de Santa Catarina, a boutique occupying a former castle and offering free breakfast.
The 112-room Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown is a three-pearl property situated close to the Bolhao Market and Rua de Santa Catarina. It's a bit removed from the river and Ribeira Square, but guests can walk there in about 25 minutes. Rooms are modern and simple, but compact, and equipped with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and minibars. Some have balconies with incredible city views. The rooftop restaurant also has gorgeous city views, while the bar features a DJ on some nights. Other pluses include meeting space and simple fitness and business centers. Travelers who'd prefer to be closer to the action in Ribeira Square and along the river could check out the Carris Porto Ribeira, where decor is a bit fresher and rates are just a touch higher.
The 112-room Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown is a three-pearl property situated close to the Bolhao Market and Rua de Santa Catarina. It's a bit removed from the river and Ribeira Square, but guests can walk there in about 25 minutes. Rooms are modern and simple, but compact, and equipped with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and minibars. Some have balconies with incredible city views. The rooftop restaurant also has gorgeous city views, while the bar features a DJ on some nights. Other pluses include meeting space and simple fitness and business centers. Travelers who'd prefer to be closer to the action in Ribeira Square and along the river could check out the Carris Porto Ribeira, where decor is a bit fresher and rates are just a touch higher.