Next to São Bento station, on Rua Sá da Bandeira, Hotel Peninsular is a 2-star hotel with rustic-style rooms and antique wooden furniture. Breakfast is served in a room with Portuguese azulejo tiles. It is a good fit if you want a simple hotel with character in the centre.
Location and getting around
The Sé (cathedral), the Clérigos Tower, Livraria Lello and Avenida dos Aliados are about a 5-minute walk away. The Ribeira and the Dom Luís I Bridge are about 10. The cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia are about 15 minutes away. According to the hotel, Rua de Santa Catarina is also close. The Bolhão market is about 10 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have rustic decor in neutral tones and air conditioning; some have a balcony or street views. Breakfast is traditional or continental and is taken in the ground-floor restaurant. There is a bar, free wifi and 24-hour reception. According to the property, staff can help you get tickets for the tourist bus.
More 2-star hotels in the city.
Who it suits
- Guests arriving by train at São Bento.
- Those who like antique furniture and azulejos.
- Anyone who wants to see the centre on foot and keep costs down.
- Guests who want a street-facing balcony: ask for one of the rooms that have it.
Good to know
Only some rooms have a private bathroom: check the one you book carefully. Check-in is from 15:00 and they ask for photo ID and a credit card. No specific check-out time is given, so confirm it on arrival.