Casa da Companhia, an IHG Hotel
€€€ - Rating 9.6, from 184 euros
This excellently rated 5-star hotel is located in the historic centre. Very central with, among other things, a swimming pool and sauna, the ideal base for a luxury city trip in Porto.
Best hotels in Porto city center
Where to stay in Porto Portugal: luxury, cheap & boutique hotels
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Where to stay in Porto?
There are several good areas to look for a hotel or apartment in Porto depending on your specific needs and interests. If you're looking for a central area with lots of sights and restaurants, I'd recommend looking for hotels in the historic center of Porto, such as in the Ribeira district. Ribieira is the district with colorful houses and numerous restaurants on the quay of the Douro river. The photogenic district is centrally located and is very lively both during the day and in the evening. A little more to the north of the old center is the Baixa district, the area around the Avenida dos Aliados with the town hall, close to the São Bento train station and the atmospheric Rua das Flores. Baixa is a neighborhood where you will find many shops and cafes. A little more to the north is the Cedofeita district, this is the area around Rua de Cedofeita and is a slightly more artistic and alternative district.
Will you come especially for the Port? Then you can also spend the night on the other side of the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. Villa Nova de Gaia is officially a different city and is famous for the many port houses that are located on the banks of the Douro River. Via the Luis-I bridge you can easily reach the Ribeira district on the other side of the river and on the quay you have beautiful views of Porto city. If you are looking for a quieter area, you should consider looking for hotels in the Boavista area. This district, one and a half kilometers northwest of the old center, is a slightly more affluent part of Porto with chic shops, trendy cafes, the Casa de Música and the modern Serralves museum. Finally, in the summer months you can also consider Foz do Douro, this is the area near the beach, but at a distance of 6 kilometers west of the old center, which you can reach by tram.
Top 8 - Best hotels in Porto city center
Maison Cabral
€ - Rating 9.6, from 88 euros
A cheaper guest house with an outdoor swimming pool, garden and tastefully decorated rooms, all within a 10-minute walk of the centre. Maison Cabral is a real positive surprise.
Village Aparthotel By BOA
€€ - Rating 9.5, from 93 euros
Located 600 meters north of the centre, this aparthotel offers studios and apartments. Nicely decorated rooms and for the price a really positive surprise.
PortoBay Flores
€€€ - Rating 9.4, from 194 euros
This attractive and luxury five-star hotel is located in the middle of the old town (Baixa) in the nice street Rua das Flores. Beautifully restored building and extremely friendly staff.
Fontinha Porto
€ - Rating 9.3, from 79 euros
Just north of downtown is Fontinha Porto, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Stylish, modern furnished rooms and good value for money.
Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace
€€€€ - Rating 9.5, from 254 euros
Luxury five star hotel located on Avenida dos Aliados (Baixa district). Beautiful rooms, excellent wellness facilities and one of the best luxury hotels in Porto.
Porto River
€€ - Rating 9.3, from 122 euros
This four-star aparthotel is located in the pleasant Ribeira district, the ideal base for exploring the city and also offering views of the Douro River.
Gallery Hostel
€ - Rating 9.5, from 23 euros
This excellent and attractive cheap hostel in the Cedofeita district has both dorms and private rooms. Modern rooms in a 19th century building at a great price.
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