Northern Portugal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Braga Cathedral showing street scenes
Bom Jesus do Monte featuring a park
Northern Portugal
Bom Jesus do Monte featuring a garden and a castle

Where to stay in Northern Portugal

Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Centro / Baixa

4.5/5(587 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
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 Porto Historic Center or Ribeira Square might round out your trip.

Ribeira
Dom Luis I Bridge featuring a bridge

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

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
Sandeman Cellars showing heritage architecture and interior views

Santa Marinha

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

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

Santa Marinha
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
The Social Hub Porto
The Social Hub Porto
4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80, Porto, Porto
The price is £95 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£95
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Enjoyable 3 night stay at The Social Hub in Porto
"The location was excellent with historic sights and restaurants within an easy walk. The rooftop bar and pool were nice added touches. The prices at the bar and coffee shop were high for Portugal. The room was small but comfortable with a long hallway in that seemed like wasted space. No luggage ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

The Social Hub Porto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
The price is £64 per night from 6 May to 7 May
£64
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Maia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
"Nice to have a shuttle to the airport"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
GA Palace Hotel
GA Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto
The price is £280 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£280
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)
"Luxury boutique hotel located in the center but on a quiet street. Perfect location! Amazing service, beautiful rooms. Great restaurant located inside hotel. Breakfast buffet is available as well as menu options. Definitely best option in Porto if you want to be centrally located, but away from noisy ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025

GA Palace Hotel
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.
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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Great stay, great location
"Loved this place. Close to the river, comfortable, clean and friendly staff. Checking in was a bit confusing. You have to walk half a block to the hotel to check in. But once we figured it out we were set."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
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 Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,049 reviews)
"Clean hotel with friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025

Spot Family Apartments
YOUROPO - Taipas
YOUROPO - Taipas
3 out of 5
70 Rua das Taipas, Porto
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"All out great place."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

YOUROPO - Taipas
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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