What's it like in São Nicolau?

São Nicolau is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and interesting historical sites. Make sure that you visit Stock Exchange Palace and Ribeira Square as part of your São Nicolau travel plans.

How many hotels are there in São Nicolau?

Expedia has 448 hotels and other accommodation options in São Nicolau to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in São Nicolau, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in São Nicolau.

What is there to do around this Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória neighbourhood?

Explore São Nicolau's landmarks such as Stock Exchange Palace, Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Historic Center and learn about the local history. Ribeira Square and Duoro River are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around São Nicolau include Infante Square, Ferreira Borges Market and Instituto dos Vhinos do Douro e do Porto. While you're out sightseeing in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, make sure that you visit other sights such as Infante Henrique Monument or House of the Prince.

How can I get around São Nicolau and the greater Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Infante Stop is the closest metro station. You can enquire about options for water travel at the port.

The Best Hotels in São Nicolau, Porto - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Memoria Porto FLH Hotels

São Nicolau

Tyler

3.403.714 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with arched windows and stone columns, featuring a brick wall interior and a bar area visible through the windows.

2. Exmo Hotel by Olivia

São Nicolau

Catharina

5.399.004 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and a river.

3. The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel

São Nicolau

Dennis

2.975.076 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A narrow street with colorful buildings, a visible sign for 'Jinao', and a red sign hanging from a balcony.

4. Casa Zogbi hotel

São Nicolau

Daniel

4.558.867 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and blue carpeted steps.

5. Duplo Ribeira by Petit Palace formerly known as Icon Duplo Ribeira

São Nicolau

Sarah

3.769.888 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A view through a window with a metal railing, overlooking a body of water and buildings.

6. Guest House Douro

São Nicolau

Cathleen

3.745.096 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand piano in a room with stone walls and a large window.

7. Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira

São Nicolau

Sergio

2.517.877 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa with decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table with vases, and a stone wall.

8. Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto by Aspasios

São Nicolau

Philip

2.581.432 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles and glasses.

9. Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site

São Nicolau

Kofi

7.000.179 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the river, and a bridge in the background.

10. Gran Cruz House

São Nicolau

MARISELA

4.914.709 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a large wall mural.

11. Oca Ribeira do Porto Hotel

São Nicolau

Paul

2.800.071 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a view of a river and buildings, a white door, a chair, and a small table with items on it.

12. 1872 River House by Olivia

São Nicolau

Rowena

6.606.577 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A view of a waterfront cityscape with buildings along the river, a dock area with boats, and a clear blue sky.

13. VC Heritage Ribeira Porto

São Nicolau

William

3.084.162 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor furniture, a large umbrella, and a view of city buildings.

14. Oporto Riverside Apartments

São Nicolau

Jo

2.774.049 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with stone walls, a view of a river and buildings, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

15. Porto River

São Nicolau

Robin

6.672.046 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

16. Oca Ribeira do Porto AT

São Nicolau

Becky

3.383.420 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with wine glasses and bottles, and a view of historic buildings through open windows.

17. Ribeiredge Guest House

São Nicolau

Andrea

1.633.375 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a railing, and a view of greenery outside.

18. MyStay Ribeira Hotel

São Nicolau

Stephanie

3.433.487 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside balcony.

19. Belomont52 Guest House

São Nicolau

Robin

A balcony with a view of a river and cityscape.

20. Mo House

São Nicolau

Mark

3.456.338 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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inPatio GuestHouse	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 248 reviews	View
Memoria Porto FLH Hotels	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,131 reviews	View
VC Heritage Ribeira Porto	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 87 reviews	View
Gran Cruz House	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 345 reviews	View
Porto River Infante	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 430 reviews	View

Where to stay in São Nicolau

Find the best São Nicolau areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Centro / Baixa

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto City Hall and Bolhao Market. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

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Ribeira

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

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Sé

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Praça da Batalha or Porto Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

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Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Bolhao Market and Porto City Hall, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

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Santa Marinha

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Gaia Cable Car and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

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Top São Nicolau Hotel Reviews

Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto by Aspasios

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff was friendly (and spoke English/Spanish incase that was a worry) it was easy to find and cozy. The room was super spacious and decorations were cute! The drop off was down the block, since in the historic section only taxis / cars with a permit can enter, but getting dropped off wasn’t too bad since it was downhill. The hotel can arrange airport pick up and taxis if needed. It was super close to the Riverside and easy to walk around. We ended up having breakfast there since we had an early morning and it was well rounded. We would stay here again"

Duplo Ribeira by Petit Palace formerly known as Icon Duplo Ribeira

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was a perfect location, very walkable to everything we wanted to see. The room was lovely, and the breakfast was a delight each morning. What really set this place apart was how friendly and helpful the staff were! We dropped our bags early to check in, and the person working the front desk took the time to map out the whole city for us, gave recommendations on what to see and do! He also helped give us insight on going to the Portugal Vs Norway game. Would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Porto!"

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room within a stones throw of the waterfront. Easy to access and surprisingly quiet with the windows closed. However when we stayed there in early October the streets and cafes were chaotically bustling with tourists. In contrast, the Oca Flores a few blocks uphill is in a quieter area and better suited for people in our cohort (ages 55-70)."

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Our top choices for São Nicolau hotels

1. Memoria Porto FLH Hotels

2. Exmo Hotel by Olivia

3. The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel

4. Casa Zogbi hotel

5. Duplo Ribeira by Petit Palace formerly known as Icon Duplo Ribeira

6. Guest House Douro

7. Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira

8. Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto by Aspasios

9. Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site

10. Gran Cruz House

11. Oca Ribeira do Porto Hotel

12. 1872 River House by Olivia

13. VC Heritage Ribeira Porto

14. Oporto Riverside Apartments

15. Porto River

16. Oca Ribeira do Porto AT

17. Ribeiredge Guest House

18. MyStay Ribeira Hotel

19. Belomont52 Guest House

20. Mo House

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Where to stay in São Nicolau

Centro / Baixa

Ribeira

Sé

Santo Ildefonso

Santa Marinha

Top São Nicolau Hotel Reviews

Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto by Aspasios

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