Top 10 hotels in Porto, Portugal

August 8, 2022 Deane Carmody

The town that gave the country (and port wine) its very name, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon. Sometimes called Oporto, it's an age-old city that has one foot firmly in the industrial present. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hills overlooking the Douro River, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century São Francisco church is a main attraction, as are the local port wine cellars, mostly located across the river at Vila Nova de Gaia.
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1. Condes de Azevedo Palace

Rua Saraiva de Carvalho, 93, Porto 4000-520 Portugal
Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
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5 based on 72 reviews

Condes de Azevedo Palace

Located in a privileged area of Oporto, and dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, the Condes de Azevedo Palace offers an elegant and classic oasis, with all the necessary commodities of the 21st-century traveler. Initially built as the home for the "Condes de Azevedo", the Palace owned by Viscount Francisco Lopes de Azevedo Velho da Fonseca de Barbosa Pinheiro Pereira e Sá served various purposes throughout its time. Probably its most iconic role, was when a typography was set up, essential for the "First Portuguese Grammar" in 1536, having translated other essential works of Cervantes and Virgílio. Newly converted to the Condes de Azevedo Palace, it offers 19 5-star apartments spread out through three floors, a common garden patio, private parking, and a very comfortable breakfast lounge to start your day in the best way possible.

Great apartment hotel in a perfect area of town

Reviewed By KK0118

The Palace is perfectly situated to all of the tourist attractions. The staff was very friendly and always willing to help. I stayed in a 2 bedroom 3 bathroom unit. It also had a kitchen and living room on the 1st floor. On the 2nd floor, there was another sitting room in front of the other bedroom. On hotels.com, the bedrooms were listed as having queen beds, but each bedroom had a king bed. Continental breakfast was brought to the room every morning at your time of choosing. It's really a full breakfast. I ended up putting alot of it in the fridge and would snack off of it throughout the day. I highly recommend this place!

2. PortoBay Flores

Rua Flores 27, Porto 4050-265 Portugal
Excellent
89%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 323 reviews

PortoBay Flores

The PortoBay Flores has 66 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a bar with access to Rua das Flores, a spa, a gym and an indoor pool with natural light. It also has a meeting room, a reading room and an 18th-century chapel. The landscaped patio is a calm and peaceful area in which to relax in the heart of the city.

Fantastic Hotel on the Best Street in Porto

Reviewed By robertk496

Fantastic Restored Hotel on the Best Street in Porto. This hotel hits all the buttons. Newly updated with large comfortable rooms, pool, spa, fitness center and great breakfast rooms in the old town house. Great service with a smile and multi lingual staff. The only draw back is no parking

3. Hotel Mercure Porto Centro Aliados

Rua do Bonjardim 95, Porto 4000-124 Portugal
Excellent
87%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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5 based on 116 reviews

Hotel Mercure Porto Centro Aliados

"Seja a hora do café, de uma refeição ou estadia, a nossa equipa estará sempre disposta a recebê-lo e a tornar esses momentos inesquecíveis e únicos! Esperamos ter o prazer de recebê-lo em breve." Mr Thomas DA COSTA, Gerente do hotel No coração da cidade do Porto, o nosso hotel 4* é ideal para descobrir a herança e a gastronomia dessa linda cidade! Um novo hotel com muitos serviços - pequeno-almoço, lanche, bar, ginásio, piscina e terraço -um verdadeiro refúgio de paz! Todos os principais locais estão nas proximidades, o centro histórico listado pela UNESCO, a famosa Ponte Luis I e as Caves do Vinho do Porto! Corra, estamos à sua espera!

The perfect Porto hotel.

Reviewed By World_Cruiser52

We have just spent a really enjoyable week in the Mercure Porto Centro Aliados. There were 9 of us altogether. Tiago’s happy, smiling team looked after us. From the magnificent breakfast to the warm inviting pool everything was perfect. On one occasion we ate in the restaurant. Although it’s a limited menu it was delicious. The hotel is perfectly place to explode the city of Porto, although some of streets are quite steep. Thoroughly recommended.

4. The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel

Rua Infante Dom Henrique 26, Porto 4050-296 Portugal
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1131 reviews

The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel

The Editory House Porto Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Porto, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service while staying at The House Ribeira Porto Hotel. In addition, The Editory House Porto Hotel offers a lounge, which will help make your Porto trip additionally gratifying. Nearby landmarks such as Clerigos Tower (0.3 mi) and Palácio de Cristal (0.6 mi) make The Editory House Porto Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Porto. Travelers looking to enjoy some ramen can head to Ro or Ramen Break. Otherwise, you may want to check out a Mediterranean restaurant such as Cantina 32, Taberna dos Mercadores, or Ode Porto Wine House. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Livraria Lello (0.4 mi), Ponte de Dom Luís I (0.2 mi), and Rail Station Sao Bento (0.3 mi), which are all within walking distance of the hotel. Enjoy your stay in Porto!

Great Location

Reviewed By nick7p

There is no doubt the Editory House is in a wonderful location in the old town right by the river, but the hotel is really a bed and breakfast as that's all that's available, no bar or restaurant. It's probably Porto but at these prices over 200 euro a night you maybe expect a little more. Our Premium room was spotless and nice at quiet at the rear of the hotel but was very small. No wishing to be too picky but it was lacking in light and also nowhere to hang your damp towels in the bathroom, which was also a little tired with the shower door not shutting. The air con in the room is not very good and having to open the small balcony doors at night resulted in seagulls screeching all night and being bitten to death my mosquitoes . The breakfasts were ok but the best feature of the hotel were the staff who were an absolute delight and helpful all the time, a credit to the hotel.

5. Pestana Vintage Porto

Praca da Ribeira, 1, Porto 4050-513 Portugal
Excellent
68%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2254 reviews

Pestana Vintage Porto

In one of the most prestigious areas of Porto, the Ribeira historic district you will find the Pestana Vintage Porto, constructed as a group of 18 buildings that have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Postcards always feature the hotel right in front of the Douro River, which blends in nicely with the other historic buildings in the area. We welcome you with an atmosphere that is at once vintage and contemporary, luxurious and romantic. The RIB BEEF & WINE restaurant is the place for true connoisseurs of great beef and wine. All rooms have Wi-Fi and some feature views of the Douro River, the Wine Cellars of Gaia and the D. Luís Bridge.

Nice hotel, great location, fantastic views.

Reviewed By SummitSimon

We stayed in a "Double Vintage Grand River View with Balcony" room; the room itself was indeed grand; plenty of space, and fantastic views through the three windows overlooking the Douro river, and Praca Ribeira which is filled with lively restaurants. The manager, Bruno, greeted us with a glass of port (with more waiting in the room!). The room itself was well appointed, with a double-bed, shower/bath & AC, and was very quiet (well soundproofed!) despite the nearby restaurants. The hotel-provided breakfast was good, with a decent selection. The location is excellent; right on the riverfront next to numerous bars and restaurants, the Douro river cruise ships, and the water-taxi to the Gaia Port Warehouse district. It's a short uphill walk or funicular ride to Porto's historic downtown, and anywhere in Porto is a short taxi/uber ride away. The only negatives are that parking in the nearby public lot is expensive if you have a car, and there is a short walk from the nearest taxi/uber drop off point, as Placa Riberia is pedestrianized. I'd certainly stay here again on a future trip to Porto.

6. Torel Palace Porto

Rua de Entreparedes 42, Porto 4000-197 Portugal 011 351 22 609 0559
Excellent
91%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
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Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 149 reviews

Torel Palace Porto

This new project by Torel Boutiques is housed in one of the most stunning historic palaces in Porto, the Palacete Campos Navarro. The Palace, dating back to 1861, and typical of those of the bourgeoisie at the time, is one of the most impressive and distinguished examples of the romantic architecture period in Porto. A highlight is an exceptionally stunning skylight (“Claraboia”). The concept of Torel Palace Porto is to honor Portuguese writers and poets, among them Eça de Queiroz, Florbela Espanca and, of course, perhaps the best-known Portuguese writer, Fernando Pessoa.

Luxury boutique hotel

Reviewed By mbgandco

The Torel Palace is a beautiful boutique hotel near to the main shopping street in Porto. The positives:- Helpful and knowledge staff Great bed Free fast wifi Very good breakfast Luxurious room The negatives:- No turn down service Smallest piece of soap I have ever seen No bath and tiny sink with surround Poor maintenance (eg door furniture on the stairs which was there a day later and disengaged carpet rail on stairs) Also beware that the hotel is at the top of one of Porto's hills and the tram up there is not working at the moment so a hike up a steep hill is needed to reach it from the main tourist sights.

7. Torel 1884 Suites & Apartments

Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira 228, Porto 4050-417 Portugal 011 351 22 600 1783
Excellent
93%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 255 reviews

Torel 1884 Suites & Apartments

The idea of luxury accommodation in a historic building in the very heart of Porto has become reality. Meet Torel 1884 Suites & Apartments an award winning hotel where we offer you 12 deluxe rooms and Suites in our former Palace. In addition, you can choose from our 11 unique Apartments located 200 metres away, on Rua das Flores, downtown Porto’s trendiest street. Our stunning Palace dates back to 1884, and we have filled it with the spirit of the Portuguese explorers: travel the world by visiting Africa, America and Asia, and discover a different exotic theme in each room – from spices and silk to coffee, tea, porcelain and tapestry. Let yourself be whisked away into the world of the Portuguese navigators as they travelled the world, discovering not only foreign lands but also exotic spices, new foods and superb materials within them. Embark on your own exotic journey and breathe in the spirit of the adventurers through our lavish materials, natural colours and exotic plants

Amazing experience

Reviewed By arthurdX8046IH

The overall experience was amazing. I think it is by far one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. It’s clean, luxurious and all the staff are nice! They were extremely helpful with booking restaurants and took great care of my belongings especially Antonio. The breakfast that came with the room was delicious and the restaurant was reallly good. On top of it all, each room is unique and you learn something about Portugal on each floor and room. I’d 100% stay here again when I come back to Porto.

8. NH Porto Jardim

Rua Duque Loule 66, Porto 4000-324 Portugal
Excellent
74%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 213 reviews

NH Porto Jardim

The 4* NH Porto Jardim opened in 2019 in the bustling city of Porto. Located close to attractions, such as the Bolhao market and the historic Ribeira area, as well as the Alfandega do Porto Congress Center, the hotel provides leisure and business guests with six floors of modern, well-equipped rooms. Underground parking is provided for our guests’ convenience. Rooftop relaxation swimming-pool (70cm depth)

Perfect Hotel - Perfect Location - AMAZING STAFF

Reviewed By Quaniz7

Of the total reviews posted thus far, 202 liked the hotel and 9 had some sort of issue. So, what does that say about this hotel? THEY DO IT THE RIGHT WAY ! I loved my stay at this hotel and there was not one single negative thing I could comment on. The room was super spacious, the bathroom large for Europe and with a beautiful walk-in shower, lots of counter space in the bathroom, lots of closet space in the hall closet, and a super comfortable bed. For those who like to sleep in or are not into the night life, there's a flat screen TV that has 4 American TV channels and 4 English speaking movie channels. The hotel is quite clean and orderly. There is an outdoor patio to enjoy a drink or a meal. Also within minutes walk is a supermarket with fresh food & bakery, including a good selection of wines & spirits. But the best thing about the hotel is the AMAZING STAFF. They were all so terrific and made my stay even more enjoyable. Towards the end of my vacation, I had an accident while in Porto that required being taken to emergency. I arrived at the hotel at 3 a.m. bruised and in pain. The staff were so accommodating and checked in on me. To Management: You have raised the bar for many hotels to learn from -- your employees know HOSPITALITY ! YOU SHINE BRIGHT !

9. Torel Avantgarde

Rua da Restauração 336, Porto 4050-501 Portugal
Excellent
79%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 961 reviews

Torel Avantgarde

Torel Avantgarde is a five-star boutique hotel in Porto that opened in September 2017, and already won 3 prestigious awards: a World Luxury Hotel Award in 2018, a Prix Villégiature | Awards and a Seven Star Award. Like Avantgarde artists, we wanted to create something completely new. Our vision was to establish a place where art takes centre stage in every way. The result is Torel Avantgarde, a space to live art, to touch art, and to feel the heart and passion of the artist in the various spaces : in the 49 individually designed rooms, at the reception, in the flower room, at the Digby restaurant, at the Calla Wellness & Spa and, of course, in all our rooms. Torel Avantgarde is located in the heart of Porto, in the area of Restauraçao – just beside the Instituto de Vinho Verde and close to important parts of the city: 200m from the Palacio de Cristal, 500m from the Clerigos Tower, 750m to the Rua das Flores, 800m to the Avenida Aliados - and in the heart of the art district of Porto, only 5 minutes from Rua Miguel Bombarda.

Mixed Bag

Reviewed By Gene G

Its rated as a five star but it stuggles to get there. Service varied dependent on who you engaged. Sometimes it was just wonderful while others you felt as if you were a burden to them..may be inconvenience is a better term. Bar drinks are ridiiculously expensive. No amenties got replaced for three days other than towels. Water temp fluctuated from mildly warm to scalding. View is really great of the river area. Shower didn't drain well. Trendy, creative art themes make the hotel unique.. Mixed bag unfortunately.

10. Catalonia Porto

Rua de Entreparedes 92, Porto 4000-198 Portugal
Excellent
76%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 204 reviews

Catalonia Porto

The Catalonia Porto hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel with 86 rooms located in the heart of Porto, among agroup of listed buildings due to their historic value that date back to the late 18th century. The hotel sits next to the cosmopolitan Batalha Square, one of the city’s major leisure and shopping areas nearSao Bento Railway Station and some of its most visited tourist attractions. Hotel Porto - 8790

Excellent stay

Reviewed By robwgroen

We had a wonderful time in Porto thanks to the kind personnel in the hotel. The experience in the hotel is unique, very nice decoration and also the help with finding places ws very much appreciated. Great hotel nicely located.

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