Porto

Travel Guide

Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge
Porto Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views
Porto featuring a city and street scenes
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Photo provided by Tourismo de Portugal

Where to stay in Porto

Porto which includes a small town or village and a city

Centro / Baixa

4.5/5(771 area reviews)

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Ribeira Square and Porto City Hall. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

Centro / Baixa
Ribeira Square featuring a square or plaza, a monument and cafe lifestyle

Ribeira

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

Ribeira
Dom Luis I Bridge showing a bridge

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Praça da Batalha or Porto Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Porto which includes signage, outdoor art and a city

Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Porto City Hall and Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
Sandeman Cellars featuring interior views and heritage architecture

Santa Marinha

4.5/5(79 area reviews)

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Cais de Gaia and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santa Marinha
Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge

São Nicolau

4.5/5(216 area reviews)

Visitors to São Nicolau love its stunning river views, and you can check out Ribeira Square and Stock Exchange Palace. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Infante Stop.

São Nicolau
The Social Hub Porto
The Social Hub Porto
4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and ...
The Social Hub Porto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Maia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
GA Palace Hotel
GA Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
GA Palace Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spot Family Apartments
Spot Family Apartments
3 out of 5
Rua do Bolhão, 109, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Spot Family Apartments
Eurostars Oporto
Eurostars Oporto
4 out of 5
Rua do Mestre Guilherme Camarinha, 212, Porto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
Eurostars Oporto
Nôma Living Icon Apartments
Nôma Living Icon Apartments
4 out of 5
R. Direita de Francos 179, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 4-star condo in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and Casa da Música ...
Nôma Living Icon Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Porto

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
658
5 - Excellent 74%
4 - Good
206
4 - Good 23%
3 - Okay
22
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It's such a beautiful city!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Porto was a wonderful city. I wish we would have stayed a bit longer. Due to the Corona craziness we came back to the states early. Porto has great sangria and delicious food. There are many wineries and tons of history. I will be back one day.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was good but not great. Go to Lisbon to see all the beauty

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There were so many wine cellars to visit but our favorite was Graham's. The tour is excellent and the view of the city is breathtaking.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice town with friendly atmosphere

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great city, lots to see. Must come back to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

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