Porto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Porto

Porto showing a city and a small town or village

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 Ribeira Square 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
Dom Luis I Bridge featuring 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 of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Porto which includes signage, shopping and outdoor art

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 City Hall and Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
Sandeman Cellars showing heritage architecture and interior views

Santa Marinha

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Cais de Gaia and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santa Marinha
Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Vitória

While you're in Vitória, take in top sights like Livraria Lello or Clerigos Tower, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.

Vitória
GA Palace Hotel
GA Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto
The price is 8.305.872 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
8.305.872 ₫
8.965.392 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (348 reviews)
"Staff and service great"

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2025

GA Palace Hotel
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
4 out of 5
Praca Da Batalha 116, Porto
The price is 2.005.590 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
2.005.590 ₫
2.286.981 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Enjoyed the Hotel and the staff. Room was nice, except bed on the firm side. Service was good except for deceptive advertising about 17:00 to 19:00 Happy Hour at the front of the Hotel. My wife and I made a point to visit the bar during that time and each enjoyed a single cocktail. To our dismay ..."

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
YOTEL Porto
YOTEL Porto
4 out of 5
Rua de Gonçalo Cristóvão 206, Porto, Porto
The price is 1.926.229 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
1.926.229 ₫
2.200.904 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (790 reviews)
"Amazing hotel with friendly staff, easy to find underground parking & beautiful rooms."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

YOTEL Porto
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 Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,027 reviews)
"Great, will consider come back"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

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! (277 reviews)
"Good space and nice area close to the river."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
RIBEIRA by YoursPorto
RIBEIRA by YoursPorto
3 out of 5
Rua da Reboleira 19, Porto
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Ribeira Square and Porto ...
9/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)
"Outstanding property, amazing river views"

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

RIBEIRA by YoursPorto
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
473
5 - Excellent 76%
4 - Good
138
4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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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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