For anyone arriving in Porto by train, Guesthouse Casa d’Avó Porto has a clear advantage: it is on Rua do Freixo, near Campanhã station. It is a simple guesthouse with a private bathroom in the rooms, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Location and getting around
Campanhã station is about a 10-minute walk away. Long-distance and suburban trains leave from there, and also the Metro.
The historic centre is further: São Bento station and Avenida dos Aliados are about 2.4 km away, and the Ribeira about 2.6 km. For those journeys the Metro, a bus or a taxi is best. The airport is about 13 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a private bathroom, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The whole property is smoke-free.
As common areas there is a shared lounge and a terrace. Wifi is free throughout the property.
Who it suits
- Guests arriving or leaving by train from Campanhã who want to sleep near the station.
- Those travelling around Portugal who only need a night in transit.
- Anyone who will spend the day out and is content with a room with its own bathroom.
Good to know
- There is no breakfast at the guesthouse.
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 20:00. If you arrive later, check beforehand with the guesthouse.
- The room must be vacated before 11:00.
- For the Ribeira or the Bolsa area you will need transport or a long walk.
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