Boavista Travel Guide

Porto

Casa da Musica featuring interior views
Casa da Musica featuring interior views
Casa da Musica showing interior views
Casa da Musica featuring modern architecture and street scenes
Casa da Musica which includes modern architecture and interior views

Popular places to visit

Casa da Musica featuring street scenes and modern architecture

Casa da Música

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

Casa da Música
Boavista Square

Boavista Square

Explore the great outdoors at Boavista Square, a lovely green space in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

Boavista Square
Porto which includes signage, shopping and outdoor art

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 waterfront.

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

Ribeira Square

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, a church or cathedral and interior views

Porto Cathedral

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

Porto Cathedral
Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal

Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira with a trip to Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal

Things to do

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

฿1,026
per adult
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Bom Jesus

Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

฿2,355
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto
Porto Airport

Porto Airport (OPO): to/from the Oriente Station in Lisbon

฿878
per adult
Porto Airport (OPO): to/from the Oriente Station in Lisbon
city Porto

Porto Full Day City Tour Wine Tasting and Six Bridges Cruise

฿2,431
per adult
Porto Full Day City Tour Wine Tasting and Six Bridges Cruise
River Cruise

Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River

฿684
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River
Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City

Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City

฿38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City
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Top hotels in Boavista

HF Tuela Porto

HF Tuela Porto

3 out of 5
Rua Arquitecto Marques da Silva, 200, Porto
The price is ฿2,045 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,045
฿2,396 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

HF Tuela Porto
Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory

Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory

5 out of 5
Avenida da Boavista, 1269, Porto
The price is ฿3,597 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,597
฿4,041 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Good service and cleanliness.

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory
HF Fénix Porto

HF Fénix Porto

4 out of 5
Rua Gonçalo Sampaio, 282, Porto
The price is ฿2,404 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿2,404
฿2,776 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Very nice stay however our bathroom sink smelled bad and air conditioning did not work properly

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

HF Fénix Porto
HF Ipanema Porto

HF Ipanema Porto

4 out of 5
Rua do Campo Alegre, 156/172, Porto
The price is ฿2,404 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿2,404
฿2,776 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (987 reviews)
We intentionally came back to this hotel because of its location, and quality of servixe. Job well done.

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

HF Ipanema Porto
Crowne Plaza Porto by IHG

Crowne Plaza Porto by IHG

5 out of 5
Avenida da Boavista, 1466, Porto
The price is ฿3,588 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,588
฿4,031 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
Beautiful hotel.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Porto by IHG
Exe Essenzia Porto

Exe Essenzia Porto

4 out of 5
Rua da Torrinha, 282, Porto, Portugal
The price is ฿2,551 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿2,551
฿2,932 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
20 mins walk from the centre and the

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Exe Essenzia Porto
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Other neighbourhoods around Boavista

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Lapa

While you're strolling through Lapa, you may want to check out the bars and museums. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Lapa Station or Carolina Michaelis Station.

Lapa
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Massarelos

Consider a visit to Porto Historic Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Massarelos. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Museu C. Elétrico Stop or Igreja de Massarelos Stop.

Massarelos
Casa da Musica featuring interior views

Cedofeita

4.5/5(60 area reviews)

Waterfront views, gardens and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Cedofeita. Make a stop by Porto Historic Center or Casa da Música 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

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

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
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
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Miragaia

Noted for its historical sites and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Miragaia. Top attractions like Porto Historic Center and Rua de Miguel Bombarda are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Viriato Stop or Hosp. Sto. António Stop to see more of the city.

Miragaia

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