Cool Guesthouse Porto is a guesthouse on Rua Formosa, between the Bolhão market and Avenida dos Aliados. Its rooms have a desk and some have a balcony. It is a good fit if you want something simple in the city’s shopping centre, with São Bento a short walk away.
Location and getting around
The Bolhão is less than a 5-minute walk away and Avenida dos Aliados about 5. São Bento station is about 10 minutes away. To the Clérigos Tower, the Ribeira (Praça da Ribeira) or the Dom Luís I Bridge, allow about 15 minutes on foot. If you arrive at Campanhã, you face about 30 minutes’ walk: with luggage, public transport or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
Each room has a wardrobe, a desk and a flat-screen TV, and bed linen and towels are provided. Some have a balcony onto the street. Wifi is free. According to the guesthouse, an airport transfer service is available at an extra cost. It is not listed whether breakfast is served.
Who it suits
- Travellers who want the Bolhão and Santa Catarina close at hand.
- Those who need a table to plan the trip or work.
- Guests who prefer to book the transfer from the airport.
Good to know
You can arrive between 15:00 and midnight; bring photo ID and a credit card, which you will be asked for at reception. Check-out is until 11:00. The transfer is charged: ask the price beforehand and book it with your flight time. More guesthouses in the guesthouses category.