Guesthouse AC House Porto is a guesthouse with a garden and a shared lounge on Rua de António Cândido, in the north of the city. It has no restaurant and does not serve breakfast: it is a place to sleep and go out. It may suit you if you travel without hurry and a simple room is enough.
Location and getting around
The address is Rua de António Cândido, 349. From here, the Bolhão market is about a 25-minute walk, Aliados about 30 and São Bento station about 35.
The Ribeira (Praça da Ribeira) and the Dom Luís I Bridge are about 2.7 km away in a straight line, so to go down to the river the most convenient option is the Metro or a taxi. Livraria Lello and the Clérigos Tower are about 35 minutes’ walk away.
Rooms and facilities
Some rooms have a private balcony overlooking the garden. The common areas are the lounge, the terrace and the garden.
- Free wifi throughout the building.
- A shared lounge.
- A terrace and garden.
Air conditioning, parking and 24-hour reception are not listed.
Who it suits
- Guests who like having a lounge in which to read or plan the day.
- Couples who want a room with a balcony (not all have one).
- Those who get around by public transport and do not mind staying in a residential neighbourhood.
Good to know
The arrival window is from 14:00 to midnight and check-out is at 11:00 at the latest. There is no breakfast, so you will need to find a café nearby. More options in the section on guesthouses.