Porto Travel Guide

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Dom Luis I Bridge featuring street scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

Where to stay in Porto

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Centro / Baixa

4.5/5(587 area reviews)

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

Centro / Baixa
Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a square or plaza and a fountain

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.

Ribeira
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União de Freguesias do Centro

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

União de Freguesias do Centro is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto Historic Center and Porto City Hall. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Lapa Station or Trindade Station.

União de Freguesias do Centro
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If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Porto Historic Center 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 Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
Dom Luis I Bridge featuring street scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

Sao Nicolau

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Visitors to Sao Nicolau love its stunning river views, and you can check out Porto Historic Center and Stock Exchange Palace. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Infante Stop.

Sao Nicolau
Zero Box Lodge Porto
Zero Box Lodge Porto
3 out of 5
R. do Ateneu Comercial do Porto, 13, Porto, Porto
The price is 2.004.919 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
2.004.919 ₫
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2024

Zero Box Lodge Porto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
The price is 2.336.590 ₫ per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
2.336.590 ₫
per night
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Maia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. Modern and new Bathrooms were new and with excellent water pressure which is not common in Europe. Perfect location close to airport so that you can easily catch your morning flight. Beds were very good. Pillows were the only fault I could find."

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2024

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Hilton Porto Gaia
Hilton Porto Gaia
5 out of 5
Rua Serpa Pinto 124, Vila Nova de Gaia
The price is 3.665.071 ₫ per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
3.665.071 ₫
per night
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews)
"Deluxe double room was a really good size. Excellent amenities, service and location, only 2 minute walk to the riverside. Excellent bar and great breakfast!"

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2024

Hilton Porto Gaia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Gaia Residence
Gaia Residence
4 out of 5
Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Vila Nova de Gaia
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (112 reviews)
"Apartment was nice but kitchen was poorly equiped missing some basics. The swimming pool was extra charge"

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2024

Gaia Residence
Spot Family Apartments
Spot Family Apartments
3 out of 5
Rua do Bolhão, 109, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (973 reviews)
"Muy buena hubicacion cerca de todo y seguro."

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2024

Spot Family Apartments
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
3 out of 5
Rua de São João 9-21, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)
"Quiet room with comfortable bed."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2024

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Porto

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

the friendliest people I have ever met!!!

4/5 - Good

Stuart

Unfortunately the city was virtually on lockdown during our stay because of the coronavirus outbreak which meant we could visit hardly any of the attractions. We will return

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful city. Could easily live there

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Really enjoyed it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Such a beautiful City, the riverside in particular, very impressed with the cleanliness, wherever we went, puts U.K to shame !

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We did tour of wine cellars Calem which was great, boat trip along river in Porto with 2 wine tastings which were also great. We did tour of Douro valley our tour guide Filipe was exceptional.

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