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Cale Guest House

4.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming haven in Porto's Historic Center where attentive staff provide warm hospitality amid centuries of Portuguese charm

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Cale Guest House, in Porto's Historic Center, offers a genuine retreat. Guests start with a breakfast buffet, then relax on the terrace or garden. Multilingual staff assist with dry cleaning and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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Comfort Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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9.4 out of 10
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(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto, Cale Guest House is in a shopping district and on a river. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alfandega Congress Center or Rosa Mota Pavilion. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and boat tours adventures can be found near the property.
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Largo de S. Domingos, 28, Porto, 4050-545

What's nearby

  • Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)
    Porto Historic Center
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Porto Cathedral
    Porto Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ribeira Square
    Ribeira Square
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge
    Dom Luis I Bridge
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto, Portugal - November 13, 2017: Lello Bookstore in Porto, considered to be one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world
    Livraria Lello
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop
    4 min walk
  • São Bento Station
    6 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Castro - Atelier de Pastéis de Nata
    1 min walk
  • Traça
    1 min walk
  • Confeitaria São Domingos
    1 min walk
  • Prégar
    1 min walk
  • Bufete S. Domingos
    1 min walk

About this property

Cale Guest House

  • Upscale guest house near Ribeira Square
  • Close to Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge, Cale Guest House provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks include:
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
    • Tour/ticket information, free newspapers and luggage storage
    • A front desk safe, ATM/banking services and a TV in reception
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
    • Plasma TVs with premium channels
    • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1750
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • Plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 28 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 5066

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Cale Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cale Guest House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cale Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cale Guest House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Cale Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 28 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cale Guest House located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Rua das Flores and Ribeira Square. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Infante Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Clérigos Stop is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cale Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 464 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast, fantastic staff, and a beautiful historic setting—loved it! So much to see in a short walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the Cale Guest House. The staff were courteous and friendly. Great breakfast to start our day. Our room was clean and beautiful with an excellent view. We had an early departure and the staff arranged to leave some food out for us in the morning. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay as easy walking distance to everything, and the staff were absolutely so helpful with advice of where to go and how to get there
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was so wonderful, especially Laura! Awesome to have an included breakfast in the morning as well as tea throughout the day. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was great, close to tons of restaurants and not to far from the metro station
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maria was wonderful, high recommend especially room 7, City View - King Bed - Sitting Room Perfect location and beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view from our room was fantastic. The staff were so polite and easy to work with. Breakfast was delicious! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tremendous accommodation, excellent location and could not fault anything about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a central location that made walking fairly easy. It is a clean, older building in a historic zone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful and friendly. Shout out to Kris for our check in and orientation to Porto!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, friendly, warm, and informational. They served a wonderful Portuguese breakfast with a variety of bread, cheeses, Pastries and meats. The hostess was very accommodating and warm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They made you feel welcome and were very accommodating and helpful. Good location. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, the hospitality at Cale Guest House was exceptional. Check-in was warm and welcoming, complete with a thoughtful offer of coffee and breakfast. Communication before arrival was prompt and helpful, setting the tone for a smooth stay. We were given a personal tour of the amenities, including a stunning terrace that quickly became one of our favorite spots to unwind. Every detail reflected genuine care and attentiveness. Highly recommend for anyone seeking comfort, charm, and outstanding service in Porto.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This small guesthouse is a gem! Our twin double room had a large sitting area and was probably more than 400 sq ft. The communication before arrival was excellent. The breakfast was very good and they allowed us to check our luggage while we explored the city. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Matthew Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Located in an excellent, central area. As similar reviews noted, it was fairly noisy when someone was walking past the bedroom door due to the wooden floorboards. Breakfast was a nice selection of pastries/ meats/ cheeses and hot drinks. Would stay again and recommend to family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem 💎. The guest house location is great. The rooms are very large and so very comfortable. The hostess was amazing and so helpful with finding places. An award winning restaurant next door and other 20 steps away. I can’t say enough of how much we enjoyed our stay. Absolutely loved it 💖
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night of 3 nights here and wish we had done it all at Cale. While it doesn’t have huge extra amenities it is clean , rooms big, view incredible. Feels like home. Could not be more central. Everything is within a few minutes walk. The staff (thanks Chris and others) knock themselves out to make you feel at home. Breakfast is great and the welcome discussion and orientation at arrival over complimentary port is fantastic . When we come back we will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cale Guest House is a heritage property with many stairs. We knew this prior to staying, but still a lot of climbing. The amenities were simple, yet met our needs. The staff were great, the rooms tidy and clean and beds were absolutely the best. Breakfast was quite adequate and tasty. The location near the river was ideal for dining, but crazy busy for the end of September. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Woori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Cale Guest House. The location is perfect—so accessible to many of Porto's top sightseeing spots, making it easy to explore the city. The view from my room was exceptional, and the rooftop area added an extra special touch for enjoying the night scenery. The house itself is old but beautiful, filled with character, and the staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. A couple of small downsides were that there was no elevator, which might be challenging for those with heavy luggage, and no refrigerator in the room. However, these were minor inconveniences, and overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. I'd highly recommend Cale Guest House to anyone looking to experience Porto’s charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, comfortable and clean. Breakfast amazing. Staff could not have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay. Very friendly and helpful staff, eco-friendly place and so close to all the sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little guest house

Fantastic location and staff were really friendly Rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable Breakfast was really good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property....excellent location ...only downfall was no parking but that has nothing to do with property ....construction out front ...again not the fault of the property!! Breakfast was so nice ....beautiful presentation and staff was super nice !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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