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São Francisco Guesthouse

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A reception area with a stone wall and a wooden panel wall. - São Francisco Guesthouse (Matosinhos)
A high-ceilinged room with a wooden beam structure, a white bed, a wooden chair, and a television mounted on the wall. - São Francisco Guesthouse (Matosinhos)
A bright living room with a sofa, armchair, and small round table. - São Francisco Guesthouse (Matosinhos)
A bedroom with a bed, a yellow sofa, a small round table, and a TV mounted on the wall. - São Francisco Guesthouse (Matosinhos)
A wooden staircase with white railings and a stone wall on one side. - São Francisco Guesthouse (Matosinhos)
Near Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal, São Francisco Guesthouse provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a grey sofa, and a window.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a skylight.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern room with a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

Superior Triple Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two single beds, a blue headboard, and skylights.

Standard Triple Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A modern room with a round table, four grey chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a staircase, and a kitchenette area.

Quadruple Room (Duplex)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Apartment, Kitchen

A bedroom with a bed, a yellow armchair, and a view into the kitchen.

Apartment, Kitchen

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a grey upholstered headboard, bedside tables, a grey sofa, and a window providing natural light.

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, São Francisco Guesthouse is in Matosinhos Centro neighborhood and is connected to a rail/subway station. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. SEA LIFE Porto and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Matosinhos travel guide
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Rua de Brito Capelo 915, Matosinhos, 4450-068

What's nearby

  • A beach with waves and a surfer at sunset.
    Matosinhos Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Casa da Arquitectura
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pinhais Cannery & Co.
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cidade do Porto Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • SEA LIFE Porto
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Matosinhos Sul Station
    1 min walk
  • Aguas Santas - Palmilheira Station
    8 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Padaria Portuguesa
    4 min walk
  • Thecoffee
    3 min walk
  • HopTrip – Craft Beer Shop
    5 min walk
  • Cappadocia Kebab Pizza & Vegetariano
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [D'el Rei B&B, Rua de Brito Capelo 843, 4450-076 Matosinhos]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Rua de Brito Capelo 843, 4450-076 Matosinhos]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • 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, 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is São Francisco Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at São Francisco Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at São Francisco Guesthouse?

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

Where is São Francisco Guesthouse located?

Located in Matosinhos Centro, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Matosinhos Beach and Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Casa da Arquitectura and Cidade do Porto Park are also within 10 minutes. Matosinhos Sul Station is only a 2-minute walk and Brito Capelo Station is 6 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

São Francisco Guesthouse Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good service and well located accomodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, near the beach and next to the subway. Gentleman at checkin was very helpful. Very clean apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, easy check in, room very efficient and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean n comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in friendly staff . Clean and comfortable room in good location. Close to dining beach and metro.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but we asked to upgrade and were able to get a larger room at a small cost. Very close to beach, bars and transport. Cafe underneath was very handy and pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in . Clean room, aircon was spot on! Bed was comfy and they had me checked in early. The location of the property is right next to their tram systems so it can get noisy. Stayed only 1 night instead of the 8 days due to family emergency. And yet they offered no refund whatsoever. Lost out on money. Heads up, the reception is located opposite road. There is a tourism tax you pay on your arrival which they dont tell you at all..
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bare Bones, Barely

Fantastic location to stay in Matosinhos, but tiny rooms like a cell. The room had a clean, comfortable bed and a good tv, but no window, nobedside tables or lamps. The only lighting came from a skylight, one bright led in the entryway, and the bathroom. Inexpensive compared to a hotel, but nothing close to hotel service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Noisy

The location of the hotel is great to stay.In the center very close to the shops and also the beach. And also the ambiance af the hotel is very nice buy unfortunately because its an old place,the floor makes noise when you walk. Therefore in the hall or in the room when you or somebody walks it makes noise alot. And also because its on the main road its very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff (Bruno) was really really nice and helpful. Greatly appreciated his help. Thanks ! Room was very clean and recently renovated… but The room and bathroom were very small. And the window is facing a wall :(. Quite unpleasant. Isolation is bad, and so you can hear TV or any noise/loud voices of other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a property 1/2 block away from the main property. It was fantastic! Two queen beds, one in a private bedroom. Super clean, comfortable beds and pillows, nice sheets, great shower, huge kitchen which I didn’t need but it was nice, all up-to-date. This would be a great place for a family of four including a room that would let kids run around. Both TVs were really great with lots and lots of channels. It has some interesting Decor that was fun like a cabin. But what was the best part? The BUFFET in the main building! It was amazing. Holy Cow! The coffee machine had 8 types of freshly made coffee. I had the Americano. I wish I had stayed here the whole time I was in Porto. I will next time. Highly recommend for everybody. Met a lot of nice people, some were walking the Camino, great conversations. It was lovely. A+++
BEST BUFFET EVER!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very small room Not value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was great, apartment tiny but doable. But, there was a mix up at check in (we were on day many of different hotels/hostels) and didn’t realize the front desk didn’t charge us upon check in. The manager knocked on our door, very obnoxiously, at 11:15 PM and was very angry. Acting as if we we were trying to swindle him and his English wasn’t good so I was very confused (I had been deep asleep).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was a bit noisy at night time, but that just added to the lively atmosphere! The ladies chatted all night till 3am - no soundproof walls. Unfortunately, the linens weren't quite ready when we checked in, but maybe the laundry facility was just a bit behind schedule. Despite that, the place was clean. The breakfast was good, and the front desk staff were absolutely fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and only a short walk to the beach with plenty of restaurants nearby. The bakery downstairs is convenient for coffee/breakfast. Room was very compact but enough space to store my luggage and comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean although a very small and basic location was ideal plenty of restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance, Metro station right outside. Perfect for a 3/4 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Way too small. Good for one person No water or shampoo Bring all your own No hair dryer Minimalist for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend, wonderful stay

Me and my friends all had the most amazing experience. The staff were friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful with all of our questions and requests. The cleaning of the rooms was impeccable and the overall quality made a wonderful impression on our stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room, location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property and within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. There is a restaurant right down stairs and it can get a little loud with the diners outside so if you want it quiet this might not be the spot for you, they also should provide the name of the receptionist area when they message you with the check in instructions cause we had some trouble finding the place to check in when the uber dropped us off.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great , Kettle in room and bedside lights would be good
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good. a little noisy with the tram next to the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good deal - close enough to access porto

Out side of Porto but right next to tram- a lovely tiled building - Comfy except my room was so tiny But for the price it was fine - everyone at reception was great - It’s easy to access Porto from here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019