Travelers find the perfect balance between relaxation and productivity in Porto's Historic Center, where sun-soaked comfort meets creative workspace options
Canto de Luz, in Porto's Historic Center, offers local cuisine at breakfast, a garden, outdoor pool, and a charming bar. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected. The staff is praised for creating a genuine home-away-from-home atmosphere.
Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto, Canto de Luz is near a metro station. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Rosa Mota Pavilion. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Porto travel guide
Upscale bed & breakfast remodelled in 2022 and located near Ribeira Square
Close to Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market, Canto de Luz provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Outdoor furniture, a lift and a front desk safe
Smoke-free property, coworking spaces and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and smart speakers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Baby monitors, highchairs and baby baths
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers
50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and a personal chef
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Baby bath
Baby monitor
Children's dinnerware
High chair
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Coworking space
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hand-held showerhead
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Renovated entire property - December 2022
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
IPod dock
MP3 dock
Netflix
Smart speaker
Streaming services
Food and drink
Champagne service
Chef service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you, smart lock
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Covered self-parking fee: EUR 18 per day (in/out privileges)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Canto de Luz Porto
Canto de Luz Bed & breakfast
Canto de Luz Bed & breakfast Porto
Frequently asked questions
Does Canto de Luz have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Canto de Luz pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Canto de Luz?
Self-parking is available for EUR 18 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Canto de Luz?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Canto de Luz?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Canto de Luz located?
Located in Centro / Baixa, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Avenida dos Aliados and Bolhao Market. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km). Trindade Station is 6 minutes by foot and Pr. Filipa de Lencastre Stop is 6 minutes.
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Reviews
Canto de Luz Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Porto. It is an awesome and unique hotel. Staff are great, the breakfasts are awesome and the location is ideal.
Impeccable room, helpful, amiable staff, walkable to anywhere in the city. Could not recommend this place more highly! Oh, and the most glorious daily breakfast I've ever experienced!
Great accommodation. Amazing communication from when we made the booking. Staff is lovely, very accommodating. High standard rooms. Breakfast was delicious! Perfect for a visit to Porto
I loved the staff! They were really kind and helpful. It was really cute and I liked that we can walk everywhere and overall I think it was a really good place.
Canto de Luz has been one of my favourite hotel stays in my many years of travelling. From the hotel’s gorgeous interior to the incredibly friendly and helpful staff, I truly can’t fault the hotel. The breakfast each morning is superb, and the hotel is walking distance from so many hot spots.
The only suggestion I have would be to add some luggage racks to the bedrooms, but the absence of this by no means ruined our stay ☺️
Excellent staff especially Ludmila who referred us to Almada 331. We met the owner Fernando who was an Amazing host. We loved everything about the hotel & have referred our friends. Excellent location. Loved the sample pirt. Laundry is nearby and easy to eat while doing laundry. Trindade metro to airport is close so no need to worry abput transport.
We stayed for 2 nights in Mid May. The location is ok, I would’ve preferred to stay near the Duoro River and Luis Bridge instead. The rooms, staff, bf everything is excellent! The location is not bad about 15 mins walk to the river area. We booked a Bolt ride a few times and it was a bit hard for the drivers to identify the location somehow got dropped a little ahead or behind at all times.
Wonderful place to stay, short walk into center of Porto. Rooms were clean and spacious with a fantastic shower! The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. Breakfast each morning was fresh and delicious, served on the covered patio or courtyard. The wine machine is also a big plus. We had a large group of 15 people. Some of the rooms open into suites that are perfect for families, with mini-kitchen and washer/dryer. Highly recommend Canto de Luz for couples, families, or groups in Porto. I would definitely return to this property.
Very nice hotel a little further from most areas but still walkable (chose it due to available parking). Staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. The room was a little muggy and was too warm to use the heat (AC wasn't an option). The place could really use an ice machine- the only ice is from a refrigerator in the kitchen with minimal available each time we checked.
Do not let the street or door fool you, this was by far one of our favorites! The rooms are absolutely lovely, well designed, high tech, and larger than normal hotels. Staff were friendly and exceptionally helpful, breakfast was delicious and the back patio was stunning! Parking was tight and around $18.50€, but you do not need a car, everything is within walking distance or you can take an Uber. This is definitely a hidden gem, we look forward to staying here during our next visit to Porto! The only negative was the weather …we were stuck in a torrential downpour when we vacationed in late March.
Leah
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley
10 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Girls trip.
This hotel is in middle of the city which is great if you want to walk around and eveything was easy to get to. Getting a taxi is easy or bolt like uber is very friendly.
The staff is super nice and friendly the breakfast was serviced with so much care. We enjoyed that alot. But the bed is hard mattresses that was very uncomfortable for us. The room we selected was garden facing but no view of the garden that was disappointing. The sofa bed was also not very comfortable.
Two of us stayed in this boutique hotel for 3 nights. Hotel is located in nice neighborhood and it is a walking distance to major sites in the city. Very clean and modern space nice bed clean and fresh scent sheets and extremely pleasant staff, they reserved a nice restaurant nearby for us. Modern bathroom and cleaning service every day. Breakfast was included with option for pastries fruit coffee eggs and orange juice. Make sure you read your email so you can access the building with the code they sent you. There were some construction nearby and it was hard to get a good nap in the afternoon but that’s not the fault of the hotel
Lovely stay in Porto with our 17-month old toddler
We had an incredible stay at Canto de Luz and highly recommend it—especially for families traveling with little ones!
The location is perfect: central yet on a quiet street, and we found Porto much more stroller-friendly than Lisbon. We could walk everywhere with ease. Our City Retreat suite on the ground floor was super convenient with our 17-month-old, offering plenty of space (including a long hallway for him to run around). The large pack ‘n play crib was perfect, and the floor-to-ceiling windows could be fully blacked out, making naps a breeze—for both baby and parents!
Breakfast each morning was a highlight—delicious, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. They even provided baby cutlery and plates, which was such a nice touch. The bright, airy dining space with large windows overlooking the terrace made for a lovely start to the day. Though we couldn’t use the heated pool due to the weather, it was a great added feature.
The staff was wonderful—Susan was always available via WhatsApp, and Joanna warmly greeted us each morning. They even provided milk for our baby when we arrived late and hadn’t had time to go to the grocery store. The small details, like a towel-warming rack, easy-to-use washer/dryer, intuitive lighting, and an incredibly comfortable bed, made our stay extra special.
We absolutely loved our experience at Canto de Luz and would stay here again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend it for anyone visiting Porto, especially families.