Residencial Paranhos is a residencial-style guesthouse in Paranhos, a district in the north of Porto. It offers free wifi and, according to the property, city views. It is a good fit if you want a room with no extra services, just to sleep between sights.
Location and getting around
It is on Rua Dionísio dos Santos Silva, 2.9 km from Avenida dos Aliados and 3.4 km from São Bento station. The Ribeira is 3.9 km away and Campanhã station 3.6 km.
To get around the centre, the practical option is to combine the metro or bus with some walking. Porto Airport is 9.4 km away, a distance easily covered by taxi or car.
Rooms and facilities
The offer is short and it helps to know that: free wifi throughout the building and rooms with city views, according to the property. Breakfast, a guest kitchen and parking are not listed.
In Portugal, a residencial is a category of guesthouse: expect basic service, closer to a guesthouse than a hotel.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers who want to keep spending on accommodation low.
- Guests with business in the north of the city.
- Those who prefer to arrive late: the check-in window is wide.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 until midnight and on arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is until 12:00. There is no breakfast, so plan on the neighbourhood cafés.
If you are looking for other options of this kind, see the places to stay category.