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Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Riverfront pousada with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Lobby sitting area
Creator video
Free daily buffet breakfast
Garden
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Located in Porto's Historic Center, Pestana Palacio do Freixo offers a rooftop terrace, garden, spa, free breakfast buffet, and on-site restaurant. Multilingual staff, indoor/outdoor pools, and sun loungers complete the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room (Executive) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Executive)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room (Grand View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 43 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Grand View Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room (Extra Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room (Extra Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Grand View King Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Estrada Nacional 108, Porto, 4300-316

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Porto City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Campo 24 Agosto Station - 4 min drive
  • Contumil Station - 6 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasca Do Carago - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪O ASTRO Cervejaria Petisqueira - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Marina do Freixo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪von&vonnie - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Royal Restaurante Tandoori e Doner Kebab - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World

Boutique pousada near Porto Historic Center
Consider a stay at Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 87 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 3.5 km
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5,780 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 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.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 932

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Palacio Freixo
Pousada Palacio Freixo
Pousada Palacio Freixo Hotel
Pousada Palacio Freixo Hotel Porto
Pousada Porto Palacio Freixo
Pestana Palácio Freixo Pousada National Monument Hotel Porto
Pestana Palácio Freixo Pousada National Monument Porto

Frequently asked questions

Does Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World located?

Located in Campanhã, this spa pousada is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Duoro River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Military Museum of Porto and Ponte Infante D. Henrique are also within 3 mi (5 km). Heroísmo Station is 24 minutes by foot and Campanhã Station is 21 minutes.

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Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 828 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property lovely amenities. Must take uber to city but it's quiet and on the Duomo. Picture perfect and spa was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ILSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was perfect. The hotel staff were extremely nice, specially Lucas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful waterfront historical building, very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of rare opportunity to live in former old, but beautiful, fully renovated palace. Amenities and all staff were exceptional
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent professional and friendly service in a truly magnificent property. Amazing breakfast buffet. Beautiful and elegant room. Recommend highly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel on a beautiful river
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and very peaceful. It is located outside of Porto and it’s quite a distance to walk into the city. However, the hotel does operate a free shuttle bus once a day, but book a slot early as it tends to fill up. Alternatively, you can get an Uber for about 6 Euros into the town. The breakfast selection is very good and the food in the restaurant was of a really high standard.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel & a wonderful taste of luxury for us. The only issue was the location, which I hadn't researched properly before booking. The hotel offer a free service into the city late morning with a pick up early eve, otherwise it's taxi's. Be sure to download and use the uber app. it works well and makes taxi's much more affordable. The drivers and service we had were all v good.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ovidiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, excellent services
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

Amazing stay

The Palace was beautiful, you could feel the history in the rooms. The staff was excellent and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were top notch. The hotel itself and the grounds were phenomenal. The food at the hotel was amazing. This property was terrific, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

Pamper yourself in style!

Such a beautiful hotel. They make you feel so special. This hotel is very elegant and you are treated like royalty. The breakfast was amazing as was the dinner we had in the hotel restaurant.
The tables had mirrors so you can see the beautiful ceilings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly, helpful and efficient staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Great property and experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff. The views from the pool and public areas front the Douro River snd are just beautiful. We felt very pampered and enjoyed our 2 night stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Great views. Clean rooms. Professional staff and great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Amazing

A wonderful experience!!! Extremely helpful staff. We loved the history of both buildings and the ambiance. We will definitely be back Thank you to all
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Palace on the River

Absolutely beautiful Palace and grounds. Located on the Douro River, with a scenic drive though mountains and valleys to the Douro Valley, which was magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous historical home turned luxury hotel. Attentive staff; massive, high quality breakfast buffet; free shuttle to town (although it was always full or not going when we needed to. But Uber to town is 4-5 Euros (meter taxi was double, so do the Uber). Five minute drive to charming Porto’s historical city center. Fall in love with Porto and the Palacio do Freixo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit of heaven on earth just outside the city centre of Porto. But Uber brings you everywhere. Amazing location, building and facilities. Only thing, the food can be a bit more adjusted to the standards of nowadays.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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