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1872 River House by Olivia

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Porto, a short walk to Porto Historic Center

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Superior Room, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
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1872 River House by Olivia, in Porto's heart, offers a cozy retreat with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Its prime location is near Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Charm Room with City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Charm Room with City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighborhood in Porto, 1872 River House by Olivia is near a metro station and on a river. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Livraria Lello and Norte Shopping. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alfandega Congress Center or Crystal Palace Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 133, Porto, 4050-080

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clerigos Tower - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Livraria Lello - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 1 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café do Cais - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Muro do Bacalhau - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café São Nicolau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Adega São Nicolau - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wine Quay Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

1872 River House by Olivia

Upscale bed & breakfast near Ribeira Square
Close to Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello, 1872 River House by Olivia has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1872
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 38 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 17264/AL

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

1872 River House B&B Porto
1872 River House B&B
1872 River House Porto
1872 River House
1872 River House
1872 River House by Olivia Porto
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is 1872 River House by Olivia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1872 River House by Olivia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 1872 River House by Olivia?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does 1872 River House by Olivia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 38 per vehicle applies.

Where is 1872 River House by Olivia located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Duoro River and Ribeira Square. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Infante Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Ribeira Station is 7 minutes.

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1872 River House by Olivia Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 300 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

catherine Fellistas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
excellent Proximity to restaurants/shopping/sightseeing walkable Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely small hotel. Bruna was incredible, best service one could imagine. Room 4 looked out over the river with a sweet balcony and an so comfortable bed. Great breakfast and wonderful location as you can walk to most places. Cannot recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Location is perfect. Staff is friendly. Excellent little free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very exquisite property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is right on the river in an excellent location near lots of great restaurants, shops and excursions. The room was just as described, the bed was comfortable and the view was wonderful. The staff were great and the breakfast was very good. We had a few glitches at no fault of the property and they took responsibility and made our stay pleasant as possible. The parking is difficult in this area so if you can arrive without a car, that is best. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely staff, a great breakfast in the mornings. The room was clean and welcoming. Great choice !!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So charming and a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect at this hotel! I would return to Porto just to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable historic boutique hotel! Recently renovated with a fantastic location on the Duro river and a nice breakfast. Be aware… the property is NOT staffed after 10 pm. So check in earlier than that. We checked in late in the day and needed to wait outside for the staff member to come to the property. We were a little thrown off by that. Think of it like a cross between a boutique hotel and an AirBnB! Once she got there we settled in and had a great experience. Staff during working hours is very friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend. Great location.

Excellent location and a great hotel. We very much enjoyed our stay. Easy access to the river area and nice walk across river. Service was great. Good breakfast and they provided filtered water throughout stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay here with great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small boutique hotel has rooms right on the Douro River. The view was amazing! Located in the historic old town, it was convenient to walk everywhere. The room and bathroom were large and roomy, and the bed and linens were comfortable. Breakfast included was very good, with many fresh fruits, breads, and eggs to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Georgie

great location overlooking the Douro Charming old hotel, beautifully restored Fabulous breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great spot. We were only in Porto for two days of this was the perfect location for that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn't have had better in Porto

Excellent location and base to explore Porto from. Could not have had better. Hotel rooms were very nice and loved the exposed stone work in the rooms and lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, the staff were very helpful, the rooms were good an it was so centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Fresh breakfast every morning in the common area overlooking the river. Room was extremely comfortable overlooking the river and Gaia. Beautiful facility along the river in historic Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. We had booked a room with a city view but all we saw was an alley. Staff were very nice and we had our laundry done for 30 euros! The breakfast was good but if you wanted eggs etc it was an extra fee which was not obvious. Area was noisy at night. Overal a nice stay in Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautiful place to stay with an amazing view! We stayed on a Friday-Saturday and it was a bit noisy being in such a popular nightlife area, but worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the a river Douro from our room. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jiye

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book this one. The staff was amateur and did not even know the price of the hotel. I was almost overcharged. The aircon is down and the hotel used temporary one which was inconvenient. The service was slow to response. The customers waited so long to have the answer for simple questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Second day breakfast was probably worst of any B&B we stayed at. First day was much better. Not a good note to leave on…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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