Rua de Santa Catarina Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Chapel of Souls

Chapel of Souls

Find out about the history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you take a trip to Chapel of Souls. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Chapel of Souls
Porto featuring outdoor art, a city and signage

Porto Historic Center

You can learn about the local history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you make a stop at a top site such as Porto Historic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Porto Historic Center
Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a square or plaza and café scenes

Ribeira Square

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Perched on the banks of the River Douro, Ribeira Square is one of Porto’s oldest and most exciting districts.

Ribeira Square
Porto Cathedral showing heritage architecture, interior views and a church or cathedral

Porto Cathedral

4.5/5(36 reviews)

This superb cathedral combining Gothic and Romanesque styles features a wealth of religious sculpture and painting.

Porto Cathedral
Porto City Hall

Porto City Hall

4.5/5(23 reviews)

After visiting Porto City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Porto City Hall
Casa da Musica featuring modern architecture and street scenes

Casa da Música

3.5/5(8 reviews)

Listen to classical and popular music concerts or dine out in style at one of Portugal’s most modern performance spaces.

Casa da Música

Activities

Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks - Do Eat Better Experience

Taste Porto: The Ultimate Full Meal Portuguese Food Tour

AU$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taste Porto: The Ultimate Full Meal Portuguese Food Tour
Full Day Tour in Porto

Full Day Tour in Porto

AU$138
per adult
Full Day Tour in Porto
Porto City Center Walking Tour

Porto City Center Walking Tour

AU$26
per adult
Porto City Center Walking Tour
Immersive Oporto Food Tour Experience

Oporto Food Tour Immersive Experience

AU$146
per adult
Oporto Food Tour Immersive Experience
Porto: douro valey, 2 Wine regions, Sommelier, boat trip & lunch

Porto: douro valey, 2 Wine regions, Sommelier, boat trip & lunch

AU$206
per adult
Porto: douro valey, 2 Wine regions, Sommelier, boat trip & lunch
Trying pork sandwich!

Porto Food Half-Day Tour

AU$151
per adult
Porto Food Half-Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Rua de Santa Catarina Hotel Deals

Pur Oporto Boutique Hotel by Actahotels
Pur Oporto Boutique Hotel by Actahotels
4 out of 5
Rua de Santa Catarina 946, Porto
The price is AU$165 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews)
"Excellent staff and able to access areas of Porto we wanted to explore with convenience."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Pur Oporto Boutique Hotel by Actahotels
Castelo Santa Catarina
Castelo Santa Catarina
3 out of 5
Rua de Santa Catarina, 1347, Porto
The price is AU$224 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (728 reviews)
"My stay there was good and comfortable overall. However, there are some weak points. They charged us for the bottled water last night we got at the front. They should have told us it's going to be charged later first. And there were no vegetables except tomato in the European buffet. Very disappointed. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Castelo Santa Catarina
Fontinha Porto, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Fontinha Porto, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 out of 5
RUA DA FONTINHA NR. 87-91, Porto
The price is AU$210 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
"The room was super hot when we got in. Temperature controls were difficult to work and turns out, only heating was functioning so we couldn't cool the room down. Made it hard to sleep. We were offered another room - but also with no ability to cool it down."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Fontinha Porto, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Grande Hotel do Porto
Grande Hotel do Porto
3 out of 5
Rua de Santa Catarina, 197, Porto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
"Such a charming and beautiful hotel. Location is great, staff is absolutely amazing. The breakfast in the gorgeous dining room is an added bonus. I can’t say enough good about our stay here. Cant wait to return."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

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Grande Hotel do Porto
Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG
3 out of 5
Rua de Santa Catarina 661/663, Porto
The price is AU$211 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Porto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (520 reviews)
"Overall great hotel. Location is excellent near shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG
Bloom House by Sweet Porto
Bloom House by Sweet Porto
3 out of 5
Rua Santa Catarina, 512, Porto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (444 reviews)
"The staff ( (Carla) who checked us in was super helpful and kind and explained a lot to us about our stay and questions we had."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

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Bloom House by Sweet Porto
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Other neighbourhoods around Rua de Santa Catarina

Porto which includes signage, shopping and outdoor art

Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Porto Historic Center and Porto City Hall, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
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 Historic Center and Porto City Hall. 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
Casa da Musica featuring interior views

Cedofeita

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Waterfront views, gardens and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Cedofeita. Make a stop by Porto Historic Center or Boavista Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lapa Station or Carolina Michaelis Station to get around town.

Cedofeita
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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Bonfim

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Noted for its cafes and river views, there's plenty to explore in Bonfim. Top attractions like Porto Historic Center and Duoro River are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Campo 24 Agosto Station or Heroísmo Station to see more of the city.

Bonfim
Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Vitória

While you're in Vitória, take in top sights like Porto Historic Center or Livraria Lello, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.

Vitória

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