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Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, steps from Porto Historic Center

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Bar
Room service
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Renovated in 2015

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Jetted bath

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Hairdryer

Deep-soaking bath

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

In-room safe

22 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Minibar

Pet friendly

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Twin Standard Handicap Facilities

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Minibar

Pet friendly

24 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Deep-soaking bath

Desk

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Bidet

Minibar

9.0 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Large Single Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Deep-soaking bath

Pet friendly

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

About the area

Avenida Aliados 38, 1st Floor, Porto, 4000-064

What's nearby

Porto City Hall - 4 min walk
Livraria Lello - 6 min walk
Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk
Ribeira Square - 11 min walk
Porto Historic Center - 13 min walk

Getting around

Av. Aliados Stop - 1 min walk
São Bento Station - 3 min walk
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
‪Café Guarany - ‬2 min walk
‪Hard Rock Café Porto - ‬2 min walk
‪Estambul Donar Kebap & Pizza - ‬1 min walk
‪Muu - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Universal

Hotel near Ribeira Square

Located close to Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello, Hotel Universal provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and car hire on-site. Guests can also expect to find a bar.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
Tour/ticket information, a lift and luggage storage
Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and a billiards/pool table
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at Hotel Universal have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
TVs with cable channels
Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

Offsite parking available (EUR 17 per night)
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 9.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Limited room service

Air conditioning
Heating
Mobile key entry
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: EUR 10.00 for check-in between noon and 2:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 15 kg per pet)

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9.5 per person
Nearby parking fee: EUR 17 per night (3281 ft away)
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: EUR 10.00 for check-in between noon and 2:30 PM
Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Universal Porto

Universal Hotel

Universal Porto

Hotel Universal Hotel

Hotel Universal Porto

Hotel Universal Hotel Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Universal pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Universal?

As of 20 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Universal on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$136.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Universal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon to 2:30 PM for a fee of EUR 10.00.

What time is check-out at Hotel Universal?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 10 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Universal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Universal located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this hotel is steps away from Aliados Square and Porto Historic Center. Bolhao Market and Livraria Lello are also within 10 minutes. Av. Aliados Stop and Aliados Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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