On the northern stretch of Rua de Santa Catarina, Guesthouse Seculo Soft has a garden, a sun terrace and air-conditioned rooms. Staff speak Spanish, English, French and Italian. It is an option for anyone who prefers to stay a little way from the old town and walk into it.
Location and getting around
It is a little over a kilometre from the centre. The Bolhão market and Avenida dos Aliados (the town hall) are about a 15-minute walk away.
São Bento station, the Clérigos Tower and the Sé (cathedral) are about 25 minutes on foot. The Ribeira (Praça da Ribeira) and Campanhã station are about 30. For longer trips, public transport may be worth it.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a safe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Bed linen and towels are included.
There is a garden, a sun terrace, a shared lounge, a cash machine and a tourist information desk. Wifi is free. There is no breakfast.
Who it suits
- Spanish-speaking travellers who want to sort out questions in their own language.
- Anyone looking for a garden and terrace to sunbathe on.
- Couples who do not mind walking a quarter of an hour to reach Aliados.
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Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 0:00 and it helps to tell them your arrival time beforehand.
- Check-out is until 12:00.
- The historic centre is 25 to 30 minutes on foot.
- Breakfast is not served.