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

São Nicolau

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

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

São Nicolau
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
The price is ฿3,189 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,189
฿3,380 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (777 reviews)
Great room
"We love the room layout, it works very well for our needs. Room was clean and we were offered all the commodities we required before our flight next day."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
The Social Hub Porto

The Social Hub Porto

4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80, Porto, Porto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,542 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,542
฿5,042 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (398 reviews)
"An amazing property with everything that you need, located in a super central spot in Porto!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

The Social Hub Porto
GRANDE HOTEL PARIS by STAY HOTELS

GRANDE HOTEL PARIS by STAY HOTELS

4 out of 5
27 Rua da Fábrica, Porto
The price is ฿3,795 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,795
฿4,250 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (204 reviews)
"Such a lovely room! I adored the high ceilings and the blackout curtains. Was able to leave my luggage at the desk after checking out. Such a convenient, walkable location for all Porto has to offer. Hope I can come back again someday!!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

GRANDE HOTEL PARIS by STAY HOTELS
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 Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,148 reviews)
"Great clean place"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Spot Family Apartments
Eurostars Oporto

Eurostars Oporto

4 out of 5
Rua do Mestre Guilherme Camarinha, 212, Porto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (493 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Eurostars Oporto
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (392 reviews)
"The property was clean, and the staff was very efficient and helpful. The rooms were beautiful and spacious. The only negative factor was having to drag the luggage downhill to the property, but it was worth the trouble! I would stay there again. In the middle of all the fun!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
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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