Porto

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Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge
Porto Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views
Porto featuring a city and street scenes
Photo provided by Tourismo de Portugal
Photo provided by Tourismo de Portugal

Where to stay in Porto

Porto which includes a small town or village and a city

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.

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

Ribeira

The abundant dining options and stunning 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
Porto which includes signage, outdoor art and a city

União de Freguesias do Centro

União de Freguesias do Centro is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto City Hall and Livraria Lello. 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
Dom Luis I Bridge showing a bridge

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 the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Sandeman Cellars featuring interior views and heritage architecture

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.

Santa Marinha
Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge

São Nicolau

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

São 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 SAR 197 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
SAR 197
SAR 232 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 January 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (493 reviews)
"The side street this hotel was located on was a bit sketchy, but very close to the main road. Staff and the quality of the hotel was great- definitely geared toward an under 45 crowd. Rooftop pool was unavailable due to maintenance which was a bummer. There was a considerable amount of mold in the ..."

Reviewed on 25 November 2024

Zero Box Lodge Porto
Eurostars Porto Douro
Eurostars Porto Douro
4 out of 5
Avenida Gustavo Eiffel 22, Porto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 285 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
SAR 285
SAR 325 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 17 December 2024

Eurostars Porto Douro
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
4 out of 5
Praca Da Batalha 116, Porto
The price is SAR 299 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
SAR 299
SAR 341 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Everything was at waking distance. The property location is ideal and the staff was very helpful. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 28 November 2024

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
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.
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 WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"Staff on site from 8am to 23hish, which covers most check in hours. They have another hotel building just steps away in case you have any other needs at other hours. The room was spacious, spotless and newly furnished. Kitchen was essentially fully equipped. No washer/dryer in the unit but that depends ..."

Reviewed on 7 December 2024

Spot Family Apartments
Porto River Infante
Porto River Infante
4 out of 5
Rua Infante Dom Henrique, 36, Porto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (330 reviews)
"The hotel is in the perfect location for those wishing to explore Porto! The hotel is modern and upgraded and was perfect for our family of three. We couldn't be happier with our stay!"

Reviewed on 12 December 2024

Porto River Infante
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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (250 reviews)
"Excellent accommodations and friendly staff. would stay here again."

Reviewed on 14 December 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

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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" "4 - Good 23%
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" "3 - Okay 2%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It's such a beautiful city!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Porto was a wonderful city. I wish we would have stayed a bit longer. Due to the Corona craziness we came back to the states early. Porto has great sangria and delicious food. There are many wineries and tons of history. I will be back one day.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was good but not great. Go to Lisbon to see all the beauty

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There were so many wine cellars to visit but our favorite was Graham's. The tour is excellent and the view of the city is breathtaking.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice town with friendly atmosphere

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great city, lots to see. Must come back to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

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