What are the best hotels in Porto

Porto is a simply magnificent, dynamic tourist destination, where you can have fun without ever getting bored. With its rich heritage and picturesque architecture, this city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, is an instant favourite. This region, the second largest in the country, welcomes countless visitors every year. Given the strong tourist appeal, the city has no shortage of hotels of all kinds. Despite this, prices remain reasonable, so you can enjoy an exceptional trip. Want to find out more? Whether you’re with family, friends or lovers, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in our top 5 hotels for your stay.

Where to stay in Porto

1 Pestana Porto – A Brasileira

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Location: 91 Rua de Sá da Bandeira, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto

Category: Good value Q/P/Prestige (luxury)

Highlights:

• Excellent location
• Breakfast (highly rated)
• Fitness centre/gym
• Authentic decoration
• Pets allowed
• Bar/Lounge
• Restaurant

Weak points :

• The rooms seem to be rather small
• The hotel is a little noisy, given its location
• Paid public car park nearby
• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description : This 5-star hotel is a former 20th-century historic building located in Porto city centre. It once housed the café “A Basileira”, famous for being the first to serve coffee by the cup. It has since been rebuilt, but retains its original character, making it a splendid place to stay during your stay. The hotel has 89 modern, fully-equipped rooms. The decoration changes on each floor, and is inspired by different themes around the 15th and 16th centuries. The staff are renowned for being friendly and attentive to their guests’ needs. You’ll have a fabulous holiday!

2. Intercontinental Porto

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Location: Praça da Liberdade, 25, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-322, Porto

Category: Favourite/Prestige (Luxury)

Highlights:

• Friendly staff
• Buffet breakfast
• Fitness centre/gym
• Garage
• Spa and massage
• Airport shuttle
• Bar/Lounge
• Restaurant
• Taxi service

Weak points :

• Non-smoking hotel
• Private paying car park

Hotel description : The hotel is decorated in shimmering, welcoming colours, which bring a touch of freshness to the establishment, along with a fine touch of sophistication. You’ll love all the little touches that the staff will have put there for you: such as the little chocolate on your pillow and the visit of one of the staff every evening to check that everything is going well. You’ll be pampered like a prince. You’ll enjoy having your delicious breakfast in a large, comfortable room: in fact, many visitors appreciate the bathrooms, whose bathtubs take you away for a guaranteed moment of relaxation!

3. BessaHotel Baixa

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Location: Rua Doutor Alves Da Veiga N°155, União, de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-074, Porto

Category: Good value for money/Cou de coeur

Highlights :

• Charging station for electric vehicles
• Swimming pool
• Bar/Lounge
• Breakfast available
• Restaurant
• Spa and massage
• Taxi service
• Airport shuttle
• Snack bar
• Fitness centre/sports hall

Weak points :

• Private pay car park
• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description : If you ask a Portuguese person “What is the most popular hotel in Porto”? They would answer without hesitation: the “BessaHotel Baixa”! Known as one of the most beautiful hotels in the region, it boasts an incredible swimming pool, where families spend whole afternoons having fun. With great services on offer, the establishment has been built and furnished to the millimetre to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Exuding elegance, it’s also the kind of place that couples love. They find it romantic and classy: especially the spa, which is one of the finest in the region. Come in and see for yourself… you’ll be amazed.

4.hotel Torel Avantgarde

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Location :336 Rua da Restauração, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto

Category: Good value for money / Prestige (luxury)

Highlights :

• Excellent breakfast
• Swimming pool
• Breakfast available
• Taxi service
• Restaurant
• Bar/Lounge
• Taxi service
• Airport shuttle
• Spa and massage
• Fitness centre/sports hall

Weak points :

• Private pay car park
• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description : Set high up on the banks of the Douro, this boutique hotel is a 10-minute walk from the river’s banks. It’s the perfect establishment to take a digestive stroll along the water’s edge before drifting off to sleep. Its location offers exceptional panoramic views over the city, which will only increase your attraction for visiting it. The Torel Avantgarde is a 5-star hotel with 27 rooms and 20 suites inspired by the 30s and 40s. Its elegance is its greatest strength, as is its decoration by contemporary Portuguese artists and craftsmen.

5.Vila Foz Hotel & Spa

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Location :236 Avenida de Montevideu, Aldoar – Foz do Douro, Porto

Category: Good value for money

Highlights :

• Covered parking
• Beautiful decoration
• Atmospheric bar
• Restaurant
• Spa and massage
• Airport transfer
• Swimming pool

Weak points :

• Non-smoking hotel
• Off-centre from Porto, you’ll have to walk a bit to get there

Hotel description : The Vila Foz Hotel & Spa is located by the sea. It’s a peaceful place, with a calm atmosphere. Typically the kind of place where you want to spend your holidays! What’s more, its location makes it easy to discover other places such as the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art and the best fish restaurants in Matosinhos. The hotel has 68 vintage-style rooms, known for their charm, some with a beautiful sea view. And don’t forget to try the restaurant, where you’ll love the seafood.