Porto is such a beautiful city that should definitely be on your Portugal Itinerary. I have to say that Porto has some amazing accommodation options with excellent value for money. So how to decide where to stay in Porto? Here are our favourite picks of the best hotels in Porto and Porto accommodation guide…
Contents
Where To Stay In Porto?
How Long To Stay In Porto?
Booking Accommodation In Porto
Accommodation Guides
- Absolute Splurge: The Best Hotels In Porto Portugal
- Luxury For Less: Luxury Hotels In Porto Portugal
- Hotels In Porto Under $150/night
Where To Stay In Porto? Porto Neighbourhood Guide
Where is the best area to stay in Porto Portugal? When it comes to deciding where to stay in Porto and thinking about the areas in Porto, the best option for a first time visitor is definitely Porto city centre. Within the city centre, some of the best neighbourhoods in Porto are the Ribeira, Baixa, Se and other surrounding Porto neighbourhoods.
The Ribeira is the riverside neighbourhood with picturesque buildings and a lively atmosphere. There are lots of restaurants and shops, but it is quite touristy.
Baixa and Se are neighbourhoods just above the Ribeira that are home to lots of restaurants, shops and things to do.
Staying across the other side of the river at Vila Nova de Gaia is also a great option. Here you will be close to all the Port Cellars, there’s a beautiful park with stunning views of Porto and a lively riverside area. If you stay near the river, it’s also only a short walk across the bridge to Porto centre or there is the metro.
How Long To Stay In Porto?
Porto is a beautiful city with so many incredible things to do and experience, from port tasting to Porto day trips. We spent 5 days in Porto and could have easily spent more time there. But as a minimum, I would suggest 3 to 4 days in Porto to get a feel for the city and explore. If you want to do some day trips to Braga, Guimaraes, or the Douro River Valley, then keep this in mind and add on time for these too.
Booking Accommodation In Porto
When booking accommodation in Porto, there are two main websites that I use.
Booking.com
Booking.com has some of the best prices and a large number of accommodation options available, so you will be sure to find all of the best places to stay in Porto Portugal. We love using it for our travels.
Airbnb
I love seeing what’s available from Airbnb, from getting to stay with a local host or having your own place to yourself, there’s something for everyone.
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Porto Accommodation Guides
We have put together a guide of the best places to stay in Porto from our experience of our time there and research. This includes the best 5 star hotels in Porto Portugal, the best boutique hotels in Porto and apartments in Porto.
Please note: Prices below were based on peak season, per night and are in Australian Dollars. Prices were correct at the time of publishing this article.
Absolute Splurge: The Best Hotels In Porto Portugal
The Best Hotels In Vila Nova de Gaia Porto
The Yeatman | $557 | Check Prices
The Best Hotels In Porto City Centre
InterContinental Porto – Palacio das Cardosas | $520 | Check Prices
Luxury For Less: Luxury Hotels In Porto Portugal
The Best Hotels In Porto City Centre
Flores Village Hotel & Spa | $264 | Check Prices
Torel Avantgarde | $279 | Check Prices (please note this property opens in September 2017)
Porto River | $262 | Check Prices
1872 River House | $238 | Check Prices
Myo Design House | $225 | Check Prices
Descobertas Boutique Hotel Porto | $212 | Check Prices
Palacio Fenizia | $175 | Check Prices
Belomonte GH Guesthouse | $168 | Check Prices
Design Palacio Flats | $161 | Check Prices
InPatio Guesthouse | $161 | Check Prices
Hotels In Porto under $150/night
The Best Hotels In Porto City Centre
Malmerendas Boutique Lodging | $147 | Check Prices
Casa Carolina | $145 | Check Prices
Oporto Bernades Studios – Sao Lazaro | $103 | Check Prices
The Best Hotels In Vila Nova de Gaia Porto
Douro Riverside Apartments | $92 | Check Prices
Oporto River and Ribeira Views | $95 | Check Prices
We will continually update this post to make sure we’re recommending the best Porto Accommodation, to help you choose where to stay in Porto.
For more information on Portugal see the official tourism website Visit Portugal.
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20 Incredible Things To Do In Porto, Portugal
Our Favourite Experiences of Port Tasting In Porto Portugal
Braga & Guimaraes Day Trip From Portugal
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See all of our Portugal Travel Articles
What’s your pick of where to stay in Porto? Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below…
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