Northern Portugal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Braga Cathedral which includes street scenes
Bom Jesus do Monte which includes a garden
Northern Portugal
Bom Jesus do Monte showing a park and château or palace

Where to stay in Northern Portugal

Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Centro / Baixa

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto City Hall and Bolhao Market. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

Centro / Baixa
Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a square or plaza and a fountain

Ribeira

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

Ribeira
Porto which includes signage, shopping and outdoor art

União de Freguesias do Centro

5/5(1 area review)

União de Freguesias do Centro is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto Historic Center and Porto City Hall. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Lapa Station or Trindade Station.

União de Freguesias do Centro
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If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Porto Cathedral or Porto Historic Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Dom Luis I Bridge featuring street scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

São Nicolau

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Visitors to São Nicolau love its stunning river views, and you can check out Stock Exchange Palace and Ribeira Square. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Infante Stop.

São Nicolau
Sandeman Cellars showing heritage architecture and interior views

Santa Marinha

4/5(4 area reviews)

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Cais de Gaia and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santa Marinha
Zero Box Lodge Porto
Zero Box Lodge Porto
3 out of 5
R. do Ateneu Comercial do Porto, 13, Porto, Porto
The price is AU$79 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$79
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (489 reviews)
"The side street this hotel was located on was a bit sketchy, but very close to the main road. Staff and the quality of the hotel was great- definitely geared toward an under 45 crowd. Rooftop pool was unavailable due to maintenance which was a bummer. There was a considerable amount of mold in the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Zero Box Lodge Porto
Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site
Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site
5 out of 5
Praca da Ribeira, 1, Porto
The price is AU$300 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$300
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
"Location perfect and magnificent views"

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site
Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Avenida do Aeroporto, 241, Maia
The price is AU$116 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Maia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very convenient, clean, and nice staff"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spot Family Apartments
Spot Family Apartments
3 out of 5
Rua do Bolhão, 109, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (985 reviews)
"Excellent apartment/hotel stay close to center of town with lots of shopping and eating options nearby. Room was very clean and they provide cleaning service if you want to"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Spot Family Apartments
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
3 out of 5
Rua de São João 9-21, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (242 reviews)
"The front desk staff were all so friendly, professional! Ideal location. aealeverywhere"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
Porto River
Porto River
4 out of 5
Rua dos Canastreiros, 50, Porto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews)
"Beautiful property in an excellent location."

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Porto River
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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