Centro / Baixa Travel Guide

Porto

A cityscape with red-roofed buildings, a large white building, and a green park area.
A stone statue and a historic tower with intricate architecture.
A densely packed urban area with historic buildings and a prominent clock tower.
A historic tower, outdoor seating, and a street with shops.
A historic building with ornate blue and white tiled walls and a large wooden door at the end of a corridor.

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A Gothic-style cloister with stone columns and arches, a stone floor, and a view of the outside.

Porto Cathedral

9.2/10 (6,522 reviews)
This superb cathedral combining Gothic and Romanesque styles features a wealth of religious sculpture and painting.
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Things to do

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

£3
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center
Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

£60
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car
hills covered by agricultural farming in Porto

Porto Wine Tour "Douro Valley" - Port Wine Tasting & Lunch

£90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Porto Wine Tour "Douro Valley" - Port Wine Tasting & Lunch
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

£69
per adult
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat
Lello Bookstore Regular Entry Ticket

Self-guided tour with included entrance at Lello Bookstore

£27
per adult
Self-guided tour with included entrance at Lello Bookstore
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

£46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)
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Top hotels in Centro / Baixa

YOTEL Porto

YOTEL Porto

4 out of 5
Rua de Gonçalo Cristóvão 206 Porto Porto
The price is £81 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£81
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
YOTEL Porto
Hotels 705 Porto Prime Home

Hotels 705 Porto Prime Home

4 out of 5
Rua de Faria Guimaraes 515 Porto
The price is £115 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£115
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and Matosinhos Beach are located ...
Hotels 705 Porto Prime Home
The Social Hub Porto

The Social Hub Porto

4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80 Porto Porto
The price is £108 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£108
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and Matosinhos ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (892 reviews)
"Fun and good location"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

The Social Hub Porto
Zero Box Lodge Porto

Zero Box Lodge Porto

3 out of 5
R. do Ateneu Comercial do Porto, 13 Porto Porto
The price is £69 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£69
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)
"The breakfast was very good, but the service was terrible. One of the staff members was very rude; I was leaving the next day at 3:00 a.m. and was preparing some sandwiches since I wouldn't be there for breakfast, and she announced in front of everyone that I was taking something illegally. I tried ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Zero Box Lodge Porto
Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
156 RUA DE GONCALO CRISTOVAO Porto
The price is £139 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£139
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and Matosinhos ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (146 reviews)
"Nice hotel!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

4 out of 5
R. de Sá de Noronha 70 Porto Porto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £125 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£125
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely rooftop but it closes early at 10p"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto
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Where to stay in Centro / Baixa

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A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.

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.

A river with a bridge, a sailboat, and a cityscape with red-roofed buildings.

Sé

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.

A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and statues.
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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 Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.

Santa Marinha

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.

A large steel bridge spanning a river, with buildings and a hill in the background.

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.

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