Northern Portugal

Travel Guide

'River: Duoro
Completed: 1886
Trivia: The bridge is often confused with the nearby Maria Pia Bridge. The latter has only one deck.'
#waterlust #BestOf5
'River: Duoro
Completed: 1886
Trivia: The bridge is often confused with the nearby Maria Pia Bridge. The latter has only one deck.'
#waterlust #BestOf5
Wonderfull historical library in Porto.
The Mateus Palace (Portuguese: Mateus Palace, Solar Matthew or Matthew's House) is a palace located in the civil parish of Mateus, municipality of Vila Real, Portugal. Architect Nicholas Nasoniwas Involved in the project for the construction of the palace, Which redbourn place in the 18th century.
A beautiful natural swimming pool with fresh water given by a beautiful mountain of Peneda do Gerês National Park.
Portugal

Where to stay in Northern Portugal

Porto featuring a small town or village and a city

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 City Hall and Bolhao Market. 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 fountain, a square or plaza and a monument

Ribeira

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

Ribeira
#porto #oporto #SaoBento #railway #station #portugal

Talvez a Estação de São Bento seja a mais bonita estação de caminhos de ferro de Portugal. A vez anterior em que visitei a estação, alguns painéis de azulejos estavam em trabalho de restauro. Nesta última visita verifiquei, com satisfação, que o trabalho tinha sido concluído e pude assim contemplar os painéis em todo o seu esplendor.

Maybe São Bento Station is the most beautiful railway station in Portugal. The previous time I visited the station, some tile panels were in restoration work. On this last visit, I noticed with satisfaction that the work had been completed and I was able to contemplate the panels in all their splendor.

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

If life imitates art, then I want to walk in these shoes.

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 Bolhao Market and Porto City Hall, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
Beautiful city of Porto, Portugal! From any view it’s gorgeous! #Culture

Santa Marinha

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

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

Santa Marinha
Dom LuÌÎ_s Bridge, Porto, Portugal

Vitória

While you're in Vitória, take in top sights like Livraria Lello or Clerigos Tower, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.

Vitória
Hilton Porto Gaia

Hilton Porto Gaia

5 out of 5
Rua Serpa Pinto 124 Vila Nova de Gaia
The price is €106 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
€106
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (848 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Porto Gaia
GA Palace Hotel

GA Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311 Porto
The price is €291 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€291
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
10/10 Exceptional! (774 reviews)
Fantastic 5 star hotel with top notch facilities and service. Best hotel we’ve stayed at in Portugal. Highly recommend. Great location and white glove service. Wonderful restaurant and gorgeous rooms.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

GA Palace Hotel
Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

4 out of 5
R. de Sá de Noronha 70 Porto Porto
The price is €117 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€117
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
Great staff professional courteous made us feel valued as clients

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto
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 Porto Porto
Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,226 reviews)
Clean room good shower nice front lady but extremely noisy from traffic

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Spot Family Apartments
Porto River

Porto River

4 out of 5
Rua dos Canastreiros, 50 Porto
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (517 reviews)
The staff were highly professional and attentive to making our stay enjoyable and worry free, ahead of, during our stay, and as we continued our holiday elsewhere. The combination of an idealistic location and a fitting accommodation to meet the beauty of that picturesque locale overlooking the Douro ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Porto River
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 apartment in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (451 reviews)
Great stay!!! Convenient location close to everything!! Will fully recommend to all! Friendly staff and willing to allow us to check in early upon arrival from airport! Also allowed us to leave our luggages before PM departure after check out!! Loved it here!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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.