Tucked into the Pátio de São Salvador, in the Ribeira, Guest House InPatio Porto is a guesthouse with stone-walled rooms and a continental breakfast. It is a good fit if you want to sleep by the river and tour the historic centre without taking transport.
Location and getting around
The Palácio da Bolsa and the Praça da Ribeira are less than a 5-minute walk away. The cathedral (the Sé) and the Clérigos Tower are also about 5 minutes away. The Dom Luís I Bridge and São Bento station are about 10 minutes away, and the Vila Nova de Gaia port wine cellars, across the bridge, another 10. Campanhã station is about 2.5 km away: public transport or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are climate-controlled and some keep their original stone walls. They have satellite TV, a minibar and free wifi. Bathrooms have a shower, underfloor heating and a heated towel rail. Continental breakfast is served in the sitting area. According to the guesthouse itself, you can ask for an airport transfer and rent bicycles.
Who it suits
- Couples who want the Ribeira on the doorstep.
- Guests who like old buildings with exposed stone.
- Those who want to cycle along the Douro.
Good to know
The arrival window is short: from 14:00 to 19:00, and you must tell them your time. If you land in the late afternoon or evening, arrange it beforehand. Check-out is until 11:00. Air conditioning is not on the list of services, although the rooms are described as climate-controlled: confirm if you travel in summer. More places to stay by the river in hotels in Porto.