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Maria da Sé Historic House

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A rooftop terrace with potted plants, wooden benches, and a view of a cityscape with historic buildings and construction cranes. - Maria da Sé Historic House (Porto)
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Located close to Porto Cathedral and Sao Bento da Vitoria Monastery, Maria da Sé Historic House provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table with a lamp, and a view through a window.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a small round table with a cup.

Superior Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden nightstand, a bedside table, a bed with white bedding, and a single pillow.

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A rooftop terrace with potted plants, wooden benches, and a view of a cityscape with historic buildings and construction cranes.

City Studio, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, two windows, a shelf, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table with a lamp, and a view through a window.

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table with a lamp, and a view through a window.

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighborhood in Porto, Maria da Sé Historic House is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Livraria Lello. Church of Sao Francisco and Stock Exchange Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Porto travel guide
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Rua da Bainharia, 74 - 76, Porto, Porto, 4050-082

What's nearby

  • A densely packed hillside cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent church.
    Porto Historic Center
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A Gothic-style cloister with stone columns and arches, a stone floor, and a view of the outside.
    Porto Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A river with a bridge, a tree, and buildings in the background.
    Dom Luis I Bridge
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A vibrant street lined with colorful buildings and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.
    Ribeira Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic town with a prominent clock tower, colorful buildings, and a clear blue sky.
    Clerigos Tower
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • São Bento Station
    3 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop
    5 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Castro - Atelier de Pastéis de Nata
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Mercador Café
    3 min walk
  • Floresta Café by Hungry Biker
    2 min walk
  • Cris Bar
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 13 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1814
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per day (1312 ft away)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 64308/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Maria da Sé Historic House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maria da Sé Historic House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Maria da Sé Historic House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Maria da Sé Historic House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Maria da Sé Historic House located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Porto Cathedral, Ribeira Square, and Dom Luis I Bridge. Stock Exchange Palace and Sao Bento da Vitoria Monastery are also within 10 minutes. São Bento Station is only a 3-minute walk and Pr. da Liberdade Stop is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Maria da Sé Historic House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming and quaint top floor flat with balcony and great views of the Torre do Clérigos. I very much enjoyed my stay here and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff,very good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are incredibly nice, friendly and helpful. The breakfast is excellent. The location is perfect for walking around Porto and Gaia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, bathroom, for 1 or 2 people enough. Great location, in a historic area, very close to train station, old city and new!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Wonderful host

We had an absolutely amazing stay! Maria is a wonderful host and was not only welcoming but also very helpful in making our trip to Porto so fantastic. The location was great and walking distance to everything including many nearby restaurants. We would definitely recommend this hotel!
View from our terrace
View from our terrace
Comfortable studio accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Salim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s all about location and this house was perfect. The host Maria was engaging and very knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property makes creative use of its small space in the historic area. We enjoyed our balcony view of the city from our studio. Fresh and new inside with a Roman wall in the back. Staff is wonderful and genuinely helpful. Breakfast is good too. But do not plan to drive or park there. The road is very narrow. We left our car at a nearby parking garage. Wonderful location in the walkable historic district near the river.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is amazing, there was a lot to see within walking distance. The room was modern and nicely decorated but there was a lack of shelving in the bathroom (turns out the mirror is a medicine cabinet) and also, there wasn’t really a place to put luggage; I would have preferred that the single chair was replaced with a luggage rack. I was not able to get the AC working when we checked in but Maria came to the room upon check out and it seemed to be working fine then. And the toilet seat was broken which seems to be a theme in Portugal. Overall, I would stay here again. Check in/out was easy and the staff were friendly. Welcome desserts and port wine were a nice surprise!
Welcome desserts and Port wine
Room 1, deluxe double room
Room 1, deluxe double room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful

A lovely place to stay in Porto. So convenient for the Cathedral and the river. Marta could not have been more helpful; booking parking in advance, offering invaluable advice on restaurants, sightseeing, transport etc. She helped us with luggage (we had a lot, as we are on the road for a month) and with laundry too. She even went to the trouble of researching our onward travel on our behalf.I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry-Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay. The historical house is very well kept and our room was clean. It is well located near the Cathedral and within walking distance of the waterfront. Marta, the host and our staff contact there, was most helpful, patient, gracious, and welcoming. She contacted us ahead of time more than once and sent us clear directions to the house from the train station via local train. We had an unexpected medical situation arise while there and she both advised us and made several calls on our behalf. The care and attention the staff gives their guests is rare. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location in city centre approx 5 mins from nearest metro stop. Clean and modern. Our room was small but had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Welcome from Marta was above and beyond expectations. Not only did she introduce us to the guesthouse but supplied us with a drink of port and pastel da nata when we arrived ! she gave us an intro to the city highlights , supplied us with a map and even booked boat trip, tuk tuk ride and port cellar tour for us . She answered our questions during our stay in a friendly and efficient way. She is a great asset to her employer and the questhouse. Overall we could not have wanted more from our stay at this guesthouse and would fully recommend it for a short city break to Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Olivier

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smell very moldy. Impossible to find car parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect stay for our Porto trip! We loved the location and the cleanliness and spaciousness of the room. The staff was extremely helpful and everyone was very friendly. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent Location and Warm Welcome

I had a wonderful stay! I was greeted warmly with port and a pastry and provided with information about what too see and do around town. Everyone was so lovely and nice and the accommodations were exactly what I was looking for! Very charming place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice service of the host Maria, her husband and personal
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe Nader

Liked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The House has the perfect location. It is 4min walking from the metro station and you can visit all the interresting points in a short walking distance. The room was very chaming and comfortable. The bed was amazing. All the decoration details in the house are beautifull and stylish. We were warmly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is difficult to reach from a main road and one must walk up a very steep incline to reach the hotel which is poorly marked. No reception with difficulty in obtaining the entry codes. Then we were place at the very top room which had a very tight winding stairs without a handrail and was extremely difficult to lug a suitcase up. Next, my wife fell in the middle of the room because there is no safety markings for a step down in the center of the room. Overall, this accommodation was way overpriced for the facility it provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good base from which to explore Porto. In particular we liked: When we arrived there were some portuguese tarts and glasses of port. If you wanted, there was more port in the reception area. Spotlessly clean throughout. Good location - just a (steep) 10 minute walk to the river. Lots of restaurants etc nearby. We really felt we were in the middle of everything. Whilst there was no onsite receptionists or manager we always had a quick response by to any query we had. Not so good Noise! We were room 1 in the first floor. This meant we were right over the front door which people slam at all times (even though there is a notice in the door). Plus the stairs are open plan to the kitchen - reception so if anyone is talking either downstairs or on the stairs case you will hear it. Unfortunately to get to the other bedrooms, everyone goes past the room so you can hear every conversation being held. Towels were a little threadbare There is a kettle in the room but no tea/ coffee. So wasn’t quite sure what the point was ? There is a kitchen area downstairs but it’s made very clear you can’t use it. The rooms are small - but we were aware of this. However there was nowhere to put your case in the bedroom and apart from one small rail no where to unpack to. Overall though it was perfectly adequate for a short visit to Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vibeke Vestermark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Der er meget lydt og man skal have et ualmindeligt godt sovehjerte for at få en god nattesøvn. Beliggenheden er god og meget central.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Lille personligt hotel

Fint, lille værelse til 1 person. Meget central beliggenhed. Meget hjælpsom værtinde.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage in der Altstadt, alles gut zu Fuß zu erreichen, ruhig und sauber, toller Blick über die Dächer von Porto, super liebe und freundliche Gastgeber, herzlicher Empfang mit Natas und vielen tollen Ausflugstipps
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal, vor allem Marta hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Eine sehr nette, liebevollle junge Frau
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023