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 Porto Historic Center 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 Porto Historic Center or Ribeira Square might round out your trip.

Ribeira
Dom Luis I Bridge featuring a bridge

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Porto Historic Center or Praça da Batalha 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 Historic Center and Porto City Hall, 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 Porto Historic Center 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 Porto Historic Center or Livraria Lello, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.

Vitória
The Social Hub Porto
The Social Hub Porto
4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80, Porto, Porto
The price is 2.859.110 ₫ per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
2.859.110 ₫
3.207.887 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"This was the second The Social Hub location I've stayed at, and it lived up to my high expectations. The staff were helpful and friendly, the common areas amazing, and the room clean, modern, and spacious. The location was amazing for exploring Porto on foot."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

The Social Hub Porto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
The price is 2.382.581 ₫ per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
2.382.581 ₫
2.525.548 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Maia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (598 reviews)
"Excellent host, Natalia Ia was very the scenery and surrounding area was great."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
GA Palace Hotel
GA Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto
The price is 16.567.001 ₫ per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
16.567.001 ₫
17.738.205 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (431 reviews)
"Great boutique hotel!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

GA Palace Hotel
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.
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! (295 reviews)
"The place was really nice staff was very friendly"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
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! (1,044 reviews)
"Nice setup inside the one bedroom apartment,especially kitchen,fully equipped. Thanks."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Spot Family Apartments
YOUROPO - Downtown
YOUROPO - Downtown
3 out of 5
R. de Alexandre Braga 124, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"The building was unique in it's design and decor. It was super quiet! The staff was friendly and competent. The breakfast had a wonderful variety of options and we also had a nice dinner there the evening before."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

YOUROPO - Downtown
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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1 - Terrible 0%

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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