Palacio do Freixo is an elegant, historic hotel situated on the Douro River. Although this luxury property isn't central to Porto's best sights, it's one of the few Porto hotels that has not one, but two swimming pools -- a seasonal outdoor infinity pool and indoor pool. It also has a full-service spa, steam room, sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, Portuguese restaurant, and a couple of bars. Housed in a 1742 Baroque building adjoined to a newer 19th-century former factory, decor is grand, and includes original architectural details plus exuberant period accents. The 87 modern rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Travelers seeking a more central location should check out the Hotel Infante Sagres, which has lower rates (but less glitz) in the city's lovely Baixa neighborhood.
Palacio do Freixo is an elegant, historic hotel situated on the Douro River. Although this luxury property isn't central to Porto's best sights, it's one of the few Porto hotels that has not one, but two swimming pools -- a seasonal outdoor infinity pool and indoor pool. It also has a full-service spa, steam room, sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, Portuguese restaurant, and a couple of bars. Housed in a 1742 Baroque building adjoined to a newer 19th-century former factory, decor is grand, and includes original architectural details plus exuberant period accents. The 87 modern rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Travelers seeking a more central location should check out the Hotel Infante Sagres, which has lower rates (but less glitz) in the city's lovely Baixa neighborhood.
Moov Hotel Porto Centro is a funky budget hotel housed in the historic Cinema Aguia D'Ouro with contemporary interiors that feature movie-themed decor. Located on Batalha Square in central Porto, the hotel is a five-minute walk to Sao Bento Station. It has an outdoor terrace and guest lounge, and its 125 rooms, some of which have balconies, are modern and basic. They come with air-conditioning, small flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. A continental breakfast is available for an additional fee. Budget-conscious travelers might want to also consider the more colorful and brash Tattva Design Hostel nearby, although not all of its rooms are private.
Moov Hotel Porto Centro is a funky budget hotel housed in the historic Cinema Aguia D'Ouro with contemporary interiors that feature movie-themed decor. Located on Batalha Square in central Porto, the hotel is a five-minute walk to Sao Bento Station. It has an outdoor terrace and guest lounge, and its 125 rooms, some of which have balconies, are modern and basic. They come with air-conditioning, small flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. A continental breakfast is available for an additional fee. Budget-conscious travelers might want to also consider the more colorful and brash Tattva Design Hostel nearby, although not all of its rooms are private.
There are 89 guest rooms at this three-pearl property set in Porto’s artistic district in the center of town. There are many top sights and attractions just a five-minute walk from the hotel, and the edge of the UNESCO-designated core is about 10 minutes away on foot. Rooms are sharp and simple, with a classic twist, and all include minibars, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. A breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is available for a fee, and there's also a bar and terrace for guests wanting to enjoy a drink alfresco. Corporate guests can use the hotel’s two meeting rooms and business center. Those wanting a hotel with a choice of restaurants on-site should consider nearby Carris Porto Ribeira, though rates will be higher.
There are 89 guest rooms at this three-pearl property set in Porto’s artistic district in the center of town. There are many top sights and attractions just a five-minute walk from the hotel, and the edge of the UNESCO-designated core is about 10 minutes away on foot. Rooms are sharp and simple, with a classic twist, and all include minibars, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. A breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is available for a fee, and there's also a bar and terrace for guests wanting to enjoy a drink alfresco. Corporate guests can use the hotel’s two meeting rooms and business center. Those wanting a hotel with a choice of restaurants on-site should consider nearby Carris Porto Ribeira, though rates will be higher.
Vila Gale Porto Hotel is a modern three-pearl property located east of central Porto, about a five-minute drive to Porto's old town and its historic attractions. It includes an indoor pool -- a rarity in Porto hotels -- a hot tub, steam room, sauna, and fitness center. This modern property has a restaurant that serves Portuguese cuisine, and a blues-themed bar that offers live music. The 292 attractive rooms, with their violet-colored accents, come with mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Rates are a bit lower here than at more centrally located hotels in the same category. Travelers seeking a hotel with a pool that's closer to the major old town attractions might want to consider Hotel NH Collection Porto Batalha, though rates are significantly higher there.
Vila Gale Porto Hotel is a modern three-pearl property located east of central Porto, about a five-minute drive to Porto's old town and its historic attractions. It includes an indoor pool -- a rarity in Porto hotels -- a hot tub, steam room, sauna, and fitness center. This modern property has a restaurant that serves Portuguese cuisine, and a blues-themed bar that offers live music. The 292 attractive rooms, with their violet-colored accents, come with mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Rates are a bit lower here than at more centrally located hotels in the same category. Travelers seeking a hotel with a pool that's closer to the major old town attractions might want to consider Hotel NH Collection Porto Batalha, though rates are significantly higher there.
InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas is a luxury hotel housed in an 18th-century palace, and interiors are elegant and refined. Located right in Porto's historic district, the iconic narrow lanes of the old town are just down the hill, and Riberia Square only takes 15 minutes to reach on foot. The style in the 105 rooms is a blend of modern and classic aesthetics -- with just a touch of shimmer -- and all come with marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Some have balconies overlooking Liberdade Square below. The hotel has an elegant cocktail bar and Portuguese restaurant, but the spa is underwhelming and the fitness center is small. Travelers hoping for a swimming pool should consider the equally sophisticated Palacio do Freixo, though it's not as centrally located.
InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas is a luxury hotel housed in an 18th-century palace, and interiors are elegant and refined. Located right in Porto's historic district, the iconic narrow lanes of the old town are just down the hill, and Riberia Square only takes 15 minutes to reach on foot. The style in the 105 rooms is a blend of modern and classic aesthetics -- with just a touch of shimmer -- and all come with marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Some have balconies overlooking Liberdade Square below. The hotel has an elegant cocktail bar and Portuguese restaurant, but the spa is underwhelming and the fitness center is small. Travelers hoping for a swimming pool should consider the equally sophisticated Palacio do Freixo, though it's not as centrally located.
There are 90 rooms at this four-pearl property set in a series of atmospheric, historic buildings in Porto’s UNESCO-preserved center. The location is ideal for tourists wanting to explore the city on foot as Ribeira Plaza is just down the street and most other attractions are within a short walk. The rooms at this property have chic and stylish decor, and some have exposed brick walls from the original building. Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar are provided. The hotel has two excellent restaurants -- a rustic tapas bar, and a more formal, elegant eatery serving traditional Portuguese dishes. Those looking for a hotel with a pool should check out the luxurious Palacio do Freixo as an alternative, though rates are higher and its farther from the center of town.
There are 90 rooms at this four-pearl property set in a series of atmospheric, historic buildings in Porto’s UNESCO-preserved center. The location is ideal for tourists wanting to explore the city on foot as Ribeira Plaza is just down the street and most other attractions are within a short walk. The rooms at this property have chic and stylish decor, and some have exposed brick walls from the original building. Air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar are provided. The hotel has two excellent restaurants -- a rustic tapas bar, and a more formal, elegant eatery serving traditional Portuguese dishes. Those looking for a hotel with a pool should check out the luxurious Palacio do Freixo as an alternative, though rates are higher and its farther from the center of town.
Crowne Plaza Porto is an upscale hotel in the Boavista business area, a 15-minute taxi ride from the Porto's historic core. Nice-to-have features include a well-liked restaurant that offers an impressive breakfast buffet for a fee and a bar with an outdoor patio. The 232 modern rooms are spacious, with wooden desks, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and extra touches like aromatherapy sleep sprays. Business-friendly features include fitness and business centers plus nine meeting rooms, while a spa comes in handy to unwind. There’s also a nightclub open on the weekends. Some common spaces are dated for a luxury property, and travelers may want to consider the nearby Porto Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa, which has an indoor pool and similar rates.
Crowne Plaza Porto is an upscale hotel in the Boavista business area, a 15-minute taxi ride from the Porto's historic core. Nice-to-have features include a well-liked restaurant that offers an impressive breakfast buffet for a fee and a bar with an outdoor patio. The 232 modern rooms are spacious, with wooden desks, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and extra touches like aromatherapy sleep sprays. Business-friendly features include fitness and business centers plus nine meeting rooms, while a spa comes in handy to unwind. There’s also a nightclub open on the weekends. Some common spaces are dated for a luxury property, and travelers may want to consider the nearby Porto Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa, which has an indoor pool and similar rates.
Star Inn Porto is a lower-middle-range hotel located well outside of Porto's historic district, which is about a 10-minute drive away. That distance does translate into lower rates, but features are bare bones. Still, its colorful interiors and 24-hour cafeteria, cocktail bar, and cyber area are help make this a reasonably pleasant place to bed down at night. The 206 rooms are minimalist -- some might say spartan -- but colorful and modern, with orange or rose accent walls, gray carpeting, and eye-catching artwork over the beds. All include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with 60 channels, free Wi-Fi, and rainfall showers in the bathrooms. Travelers seeking a similarly priced stylish hotel closer to the major sights might want to check out the Moov Hotel Porto Centro.
Star Inn Porto is a lower-middle-range hotel located well outside of Porto's historic district, which is about a 10-minute drive away. That distance does translate into lower rates, but features are bare bones. Still, its colorful interiors and 24-hour cafeteria, cocktail bar, and cyber area are help make this a reasonably pleasant place to bed down at night. The 206 rooms are minimalist -- some might say spartan -- but colorful and modern, with orange or rose accent walls, gray carpeting, and eye-catching artwork over the beds. All include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with 60 channels, free Wi-Fi, and rainfall showers in the bathrooms. Travelers seeking a similarly priced stylish hotel closer to the major sights might want to check out the Moov Hotel Porto Centro.
There are 109 guest rooms at this three-pearl property set near the River Douro on Ribeira Square. Most of Porto's other top tourist attractions are easily accessible on foot, and there are plenty of good restaurants and shops within a stone’s throw as well, making this hotel a popular choice for travelers. There's a breakfast restaurant and a cozy bar too -- both have an outdoor terrace with great river views. The style throughout the hotel is pleasant enough, but a bit dated, and rooms are fairly plain. However, they do have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and overlook the river or city. Those who want more style in their room should check out the similarly priced Hotel Infante Sagres as an alternative, though its a bit farther from the riverfront.
There are 109 guest rooms at this three-pearl property set near the River Douro on Ribeira Square. Most of Porto's other top tourist attractions are easily accessible on foot, and there are plenty of good restaurants and shops within a stone’s throw as well, making this hotel a popular choice for travelers. There's a breakfast restaurant and a cozy bar too -- both have an outdoor terrace with great river views. The style throughout the hotel is pleasant enough, but a bit dated, and rooms are fairly plain. However, they do have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and overlook the river or city. Those who want more style in their room should check out the similarly priced Hotel Infante Sagres as an alternative, though its a bit farther from the riverfront.
Eurostars Oporto is a three-and-a-half-pearl chain hotel in the Asprela neighborhood on the outskirts of Porto. The Hospital Sao Joao Metro station is a three-minute walk from here and there are a few restaurants nearby, but it's not the most charming area and trips into the city will take at least 30 minutes by metro. The 64 rooms are modern and fresh, with sleek furniture and trendy wallpaper, and all include kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There's a bar, a breakfast buffet (for a fee) and some in-room spa services available, but there’s no pool or fitness center. Guests willing to pay more to be closer to the historic center should consider Carris Porto Ribeira, a similar upscale hotel located on a cobblestone street in the city's charming riverside district.
Eurostars Oporto is a three-and-a-half-pearl chain hotel in the Asprela neighborhood on the outskirts of Porto. The Hospital Sao Joao Metro station is a three-minute walk from here and there are a few restaurants nearby, but it's not the most charming area and trips into the city will take at least 30 minutes by metro. The 64 rooms are modern and fresh, with sleek furniture and trendy wallpaper, and all include kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There's a bar, a breakfast buffet (for a fee) and some in-room spa services available, but there’s no pool or fitness center. Guests willing to pay more to be closer to the historic center should consider Carris Porto Ribeira, a similar upscale hotel located on a cobblestone street in the city's charming riverside district.