Hotels and places to stay in Porto

Porto stands on the right bank of the Douro, just before the river reaches the Atlantic. Almost all of its accommodation is concentrated in the historic centre or a short distance from it. FaceTraveler lists 245 places to stay in the city, from hostels to five-star hotels, each with its location on the map.

Where to stay in Porto

Historic centre. The central parish (freguesia) brings together Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau and Vitória, and by far has the most places to stay. Here you will find the Ribeira, by the river, and São Bento station. The historic centre has been a World Heritage Site since 1996. It is a good fit for a first visit if you want to get around on foot.

Lordelo do Ouro and Massarelos. West of the centre, towards the sea. This is the second area by number of places to stay, and suits you if you would rather sleep outside the old town without going too far.

Bonfim and Paranhos. Bonfim lies east of the centre and Paranhos to the north. They are more residential areas, with hotels and guesthouses and a metro link to the centre.

Campanhã. It centres on Campanhã station, the city’s other main railway station. It is practical if you are arriving or leaving by train.

On the other side of the Douro is Vila Nova de Gaia, home to the port wine lodges. To the north, Porto borders Matosinhos. Both have their own places to stay on FaceTraveler.

Getting there and around

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is about 12 km north of the centre. Metro line E stops at the terminal and takes you into the city without changing. Several bus lines also serve it.

The Porto metro has six lines, A to F, and is the largest network in Portugal. São Bento station, on Praça de Almeida Garrett, has urban and regional trains to Braga, Guimarães and Aveiro, and a stop on metro line D. Campanhã is the terminus of line C.

When to go

The Atlantic softens the climate. The average in January is around 9.5 °C and in August 21 °C, so summers are mild. You can visit at any time of year; in winter, bring warm clothes.

Types of accommodation in Porto

• 99 guesthouses, the largest group, and 27 hostels, if you want good value or a shared room.
• 41 4-star hotels and 30 5-star hotels.
• 25 3-star hotels and 19 2-star hotels.
• And 4 other places to stay of different types.

Porto is the capital of the Porto District. To compare with other destinations, see hotels in Portugal.