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The Gate

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a bar, steps from Porto Historic Center

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Double Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Breakfast area
Balcony
Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Property entrance
The Gate places travelers in Porto's historic district. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace after visiting Livraria Lello. Rooms have WiFi for planning the next day's adventures. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage ensure hassle-free arrivals and departures.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Economy Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Rua Sa da Bandeira, 124, Porto, 4000-427

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Porto City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pr. D. João I Stop - 1 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 3 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Brasileira - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nortada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Tupi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Social Hub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Estambul Döner Kebap & Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Gate

Bed & breakfast near Ribeira Square
Located close to Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello, The Gate provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gate have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 77963/AL, 77962/AL,77954/AL, 77944/AL

Property is also known as

Gate Porto
The Gate Porto
The Gate Bed & breakfast
The Gate Bed & breakfast Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gate?

The Gate doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Gate?

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

What time is check-out at The Gate?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Gate located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Majestic Café, Porto Cathedral, and Livraria Lello. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 15 minutes. Pr. D. João I Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Marcolino Santa Catarina Stop is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

The Gate Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 270 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the center of Porto! Staff were very friendly and the place was clean and modern. Only downside was the terrace which did not have the nicest view and the chairs and table were falling apart so it was not very usable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and so frrendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location. Front desk Hillary was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean, quiet, great location, friendly staff, no issue finding dinning and shopping close to the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very polite and friendly staff all round good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YO WEI

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

Good location

Very good location in Porto, 5mins walk from Sao bento station, room is clean and bright, staff are friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice location and nice breakfast

Nice hotel, centrally located. Great breakfast for a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amadeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location near train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property had everything we required for our stay. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rui

It was close to the city centre and walking distance to the tourist sites and train station. The room was only okay. There were scratches on the wall. Also, the breakfast was very basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaKendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing staff! The location was central to most things.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Good location Many good breakfast options nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in the centre of this historic city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to lots of attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - close to historic Porto
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Excellent location

Perfect location, lovely room and a great balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very simple place with everything that you need for go to sleep. very clean, and you can notice that they are care about the details. Perfect! I will be happy to choose this place agin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great checkin, Angel was very helpful, and attentive. Location is awesome, walkable to many places.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Such a nice place!

Such a nice place! Got a room with terrace and enjoyed it😁
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, helpful staff and good sized rooms. Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Amenities
the staff was amazing😀
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veruska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff. Clean. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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