Largo Sao Domingo 66 • m-porto.com • €€
Rich yellows and warm reds enhance polished woodwork, exposed masonry and original carved stucco ceilings in this intimate and lovingly converted 16th-century townhouse. Service is always impeccable and each of the ten stunning rooms and suites is individually decorated.
Alameda de Basílio Teles 29 • vincciporto.com • €€
The epitome of post-industrial boho chic, Vincci Porto was created from a Ribeira waterfront building that was once the city’s central fish market. Today, its bright, spacious bedrooms and airy public spaces continually welcome guests from far and wide.
Rua do Ten. Valadim • marriott.com • €€
Visitors looking for all the contemporary comforts and modern conveniences of an international chain establishment will find them at this landmark hotel located just off Avenida da Boavista.
Rua das Flores 139 • www.floresvillage.com • €€€
The Flores Village Hotel & Spa combines deluxe resort-style facilities, including plenty of quiet green spaces, with an unbeatable city-centre location and spectacular rooftop views over the historic heart of Porto.
Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre 62 • infantesagres.com • €€€
A major renovation in 2018 left this magnificent city centre hotel looking smarter and more stylish than ever, with a chic new café-bar and sleek new facilities in rooms and deluxe suites. The historic building retains period touches such as beautifully coffered ceilings and perfectly-polished parquet floors.
Ave Montevideu 236 • vilafozhotel.pt • €€€
This intimate hotel in a 19th-century chateau-style building offers splendid rooms and opulent suites with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. It also has two excellent fine-dining restaurants (one of which specializes in local seafood), as well as a sumptuous spa where guests can kick back and unwind after a busy day exploring the city.
Rua de Santa Catarina 1347 • castelosantacatarina.com.pt • €
Intricate blue-and-white azulejos and striking rooftop turrets adorn the exterior of this miniature castle hidden away in a secluded landscaped garden. With just five private rooms, it is both intimate and romantic. Book well in advance.
Rua do Infante D. Henrique 133 • 1872riverhouse.com • €€
Pretty in pink, this small riverside hotel offers eight uniquely decorated and furnished rooms, some with sweeping views of the Douro. The hotel has an attractive terrace and provides a healthy all-day continental breakfast.
Rua da Restauração 336 • torelboutiques.com • €€
This aptly named boutique property is virtually an art gallery in its own right, with 47 individually decorated bedrooms and brilliantly colourful public areas. There’s a cocktail bar, a fine-dining restaurant, with views over the river, and a wellness spa.
Rua do Choupelo • the-yeatman-hotel.com • €€€
Probably the most highly rated hotel in Porto, the Yeatman will make sure your stay in Porto is extra special. Facilities include a Michelin-starred restaurant and a superb spa. Standing in its own expansive grounds, it is also one of the few hotels in central Porto with indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Rua Formosa 331 • btheguest.com • €
Sharp contemporary design dominates at this ten-room hotel, set in a 19th-century building that once housed a textile factory next to the lively Bolhão market. Rooms have sitting areas and outdoor decks. Some also have casual self-catering facilities for guests to use.
Mercado do Bom Sucesso • hoteldamusica.com • €
Winning perks at this smart contemporary hotel within the Bom Sucesso market complex include early check-in and late check-out, so it’s ideal for travellers who want to make the most of a short break in Porto, without lugging their bags around all day.
Rua Bonjardim 358 • inporto.pt • €
Each of the six rooms at this rather lovely home from home in the heart of Porto is individually designed and beautifully decorated by its owners. There’s a little oasis of a garden, and all the sights of the historic centre are within easy reach.
Rua de Camões 33 • spotapartments.pt • €
Spot Apartments offers a variety of very modern, simply decorated one-, two- and three-bedroom self-catering apartments at addresses across the historic centre of Porto.
Cais das Pedras 17–22 • vilagale.com • €€
Four linked riverside buildings have been converted to create this modern hotel overlooking the River Douro. Bedrooms and public areas are quirkily decorated and there is a sunny dining terrace beside the water from which you can watch riverboats and ferries passing by.
Rua das Laranjeiras 86 • casadaslaranjas-porto.com • €
Four simple suites furnished with antiques share a living room, dining room and kitchen in this homely old townhouse in Foz Velha. The entire property can be rented out for groups, and bed and breakfast service is also available for individual guests.
Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 59 • www.duasnacoes.com • €
Cheap and cheerful, this budget hotel is a favourite with backpackers. Dorms are the most popular option but double bedrooms are also available if you book in advance.
Rua da Conceição 80 • hotelmalaposta.com • €
Hotel Malaposta has large, comfortable ensuite rooms decorated in calming, neutral colours. Some rooms have city views, and the hotel is centrally located.
Praça da Batalha 127–130 • www.legendaryportohotel.com • €
This cosy city-centre hotel has bright, plainly decorated rooms with modern furnishings and lovely city views. Facilities include a bar, a lounge, a compact gym, a conference suite, a luggage storage area and friendly room service.
Rua do Almada 317 • www.portoloungehostel.com • €
Set within an 18th-century building in the historic centre of Porto, this hostel offers a range of mixed-sex and single-sex dorm rooms, doubles with shared bathrooms, and family rooms. There is a pretty courtyard, and rates include coffee and breakfast in the morning.
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