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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
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
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
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Spa

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 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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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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Executive Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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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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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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

Classic 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

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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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

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

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Located on a river, Pestana Palacio do Freixo, Pousada & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World is in Campanhã, a neighborhood in Porto. 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 Dragao Stadium or Alfandega Congress Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
Estrada Nacional 108, Porto, 4300-316

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Bolhao Market - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Porto City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Estádio do Dragão Station - 3 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
  • ‪Royal Restaurante Tandoori e Doner Kebab - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪von&vonnie - ‬19 min walk

About this property

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

Boutique eco-certified 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)
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and an elevator
  • 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.

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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Reviews

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 812 reviews

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

Nadim Hussein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing location with luxe rooms, super comfortable bedding, delectable breakfast and comfortable modern amenities set in historical architecture. Would stay here again. The staff were helpful, unpretentious and friendly with a palpable sense of Porto pride!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Porto.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property with outstanding service. It is the mist beautiful hotel I stayed in so far, a real palace!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicoletta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property grounds are gorgeous and the included breakfast feels extravagant. Outside the property, there doesn't seem to be much close by but an easy 2 mile walk along the river or quick Uber ridehas you in Porto proper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Melvin

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

Mel

verygood hotel in a convenient location, Service was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 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

6/10 Okay

Niranjan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn't feel welcome at the hotel. Hospitality can be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an attractive hotel a reasonable distance from central Porto. We liked it for the pool area which was quite beautiful and relaxing with a view over the river and one of the bridges. The Luis bridge/old town is a good 45 minute walk away but a fairly easy and cheap Uber (4-7 euro usually). There is not a huge amount immediately nearby but there is a nice riverside walk leading to a few cafe/bars and a good pizzeria. The staff were very good and helpful. Room size was decent in a superior double with room for an extra rollout bed for our child and still space to move about and sit on the sofa. Our 4th floor room had a lovely river view. Breakfast could be very overcrowded at times which was the only real negative.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great service. Nice grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful histrionic building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

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

Perfect stay in Porto

Amazing views. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They helped us design a perfect day of sightseeing in Porto
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel with beautiful bar, lounge and dinning room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Everything was perfect!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, staff & spa. If you need to be pampered this is the place for you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient if staying for wedding, outdated rooms, slow restaurant service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is gorgeous and there were numerous staff members who were super helpful and engaging. However, the front desk staff that checked us in was very moody and gave direct one word answers to questions. The free bottle of wine was a 5Euro bottle which in all honesty was pretty terrible. The breakfast is extremely average and only it took a while to get any coffee/egg orders in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was wonderful! Beautiful property and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
liked that it was slightly out of the city. lovely experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner dining main menu needs a few more different items
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. However, the shower tub is a bit dangerous, as it is too high to get in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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