In the north of Porto, near the Hospital de São João and the university campus, Hotel Portinari is a 2-star hotel with a balcony in the rooms and a buffet breakfast. It is a good fit if you are visiting the university or the hospital, or want a simple hotel with the metro nearby.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Rua da Arroteia. According to the hotel, São João metro station is about a 7-minute walk away and connects directly with the historic centre.
In a straight line, Avenida dos Aliados is 3.9 km away, São Bento 4.3 km and the Ribeira 4.9 km. Porto Airport is 9.5 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have wooden furniture, a private balcony, a cable TV, free wifi and a private bathroom with toiletries.
The buffet breakfast includes fresh fruit and cheeses. There is a shared lounge with a bar and a TV, and room service. Private parking and air conditioning are not listed, so if you are driving or travelling in high summer, ask beforehand.
Who it suits
- Guests visiting someone at the Hospital de São João.
- Those with an exam, a conference or business on the campus.
- Anyone who wants their own balcony and breakfast without leaving the hotel.
Good to know
Arrival is from 14:00 until midnight and check-out until 11:00. For the Ribeira and the old town you will need the metro: on foot it is almost 5 km.
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