Canto de Luz

4.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance between relaxation and productivity in Porto's Historic Center, where sun-soaked comfort meets creative workspace options

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Canto de Luz, in Porto's Historic Center, offers local cuisine at breakfast, a garden, outdoor pool, and a charming bar. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected. The staff is praised for creating a genuine home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Premium Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Luxury Hotel for Private Occupancy, Heated Pool, 12 bedrooms

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 800 sq m
  • 12 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 36
  • 11 King Beds, 10 Single Sofa Beds, 2 Double Beds and 3 Double Sofa Beds

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxury Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Sofa Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Design Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Exclusive Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighbourhood in Porto, Canto de Luz is near a metro station. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Norte Shopping. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Rosa Mota Pavilion. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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539 Rua do Almada, Porto, 4050-039

What's nearby

  • Porto City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bolhao Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Pr. Filipa de Lencastre Stop - 6 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baobab - Craft Beer Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pão Fôfo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kungfu Niuniu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Almada - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taskinha - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Canto de Luz

Upscale bed & breakfast remodelled in 2022 and located near Porto Historic Center
Close to Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square, Canto de Luz provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Outdoor furniture, a lift and luggage storage
  • Coworking spaces, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and smart speakers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby monitors, highchairs and baby baths
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and a personal chef

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

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

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 18 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Canto de Luz Porto
Canto de Luz Bed & breakfast
Canto de Luz Bed & breakfast Porto

Frequently asked questions

Does Canto de Luz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Canto de Luz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Canto de Luz?

Self-parking is available for EUR 18 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Canto de Luz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Canto de Luz?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Canto de Luz located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Avenida dos Aliados and Porto Cathedral. Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Pr. Filipa de Lencastre Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Av. Aliados Stop is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Canto de Luz Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Behind the unassuming door is a magnificent boutique property. Lots of amenities that make stay very comfortable. Loved our stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, great breakfast, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

I would highly recommend

Beautiful hotel in the heart of the city. SERVICE excellent bedrooms were very clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place with amazing staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with very kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Porto. It is an awesome and unique hotel. Staff are great, the breakfasts are awesome and the location is ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication from the start of booking . Very clean with excellent staff and breakfast was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable room, helpful, amiable staff, walkable to anywhere in the city. Could not recommend this place more highly! Oh, and the most glorious daily breakfast I've ever experienced!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern hotel. Open and airy with nice dining and outdoor space. Lovely staff and good breakfast. Downstairs apartment is perfect for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

Great find!

VERY friendly & helpful staff. Very clean, great breakfast & terrific location. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation. Amazing communication from when we made the booking. Staff is lovely, very accommodating. High standard rooms. Breakfast was delicious! Perfect for a visit to Porto
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff! They were really kind and helpful. It was really cute and I liked that we can walk everywhere and overall I think it was a really good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff especially Ludmila who referred us to Almada 331. We met the owner Fernando who was an Amazing host. We loved everything about the hotel & have referred our friends. Excellent location. Loved the sample pirt. Laundry is nearby and easy to eat while doing laundry. Trindade metro to airport is close so no need to worry abput transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Canto de Luz has been one of my favourite hotel stays in my many years of travelling. From the hotel’s gorgeous interior to the incredibly friendly and helpful staff, I truly can’t fault the hotel. The breakfast each morning is superb, and the hotel is walking distance from so many hot spots. The only suggestion I have would be to add some luggage racks to the bedrooms, but the absence of this by no means ruined our stay ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights in Mid May. The location is ok, I would’ve preferred to stay near the Duoro River and Luis Bridge instead. The rooms, staff, bf everything is excellent! The location is not bad about 15 mins walk to the river area. We booked a Bolt ride a few times and it was a bit hard for the drivers to identify the location somehow got dropped a little ahead or behind at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Girls trip.

This hotel is in middle of the city which is great if you want to walk around and eveything was easy to get to. Getting a taxi is easy or bolt like uber is very friendly. The staff is super nice and friendly the breakfast was serviced with so much care. We enjoyed that alot. But the bed is hard mattresses that was very uncomfortable for us. The room we selected was garden facing but no view of the garden that was disappointing. The sofa bed was also not very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place near central Porto

Wonderful place to stay, short walk into center of Porto. Rooms were clean and spacious with a fantastic shower! The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. Breakfast each morning was fresh and delicious, served on the covered patio or courtyard. The wine machine is also a big plus. We had a large group of 15 people. Some of the rooms open into suites that are perfect for families, with mini-kitchen and washer/dryer. Highly recommend Canto de Luz for couples, families, or groups in Porto. I would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not let the street or door fool you, this was by far one of our favorites! The rooms are absolutely lovely, well designed, high tech, and larger than normal hotels. Staff were friendly and exceptionally helpful, breakfast was delicious and the back patio was stunning! Parking was tight and around $18.50€, but you do not need a car, everything is within walking distance or you can take an Uber. This is definitely a hidden gem, we look forward to staying here during our next visit to Porto! The only negative was the weather …we were stuck in a torrential downpour when we vacationed in late March.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Nice hotel a little further out but with parking

Very nice hotel a little further from most areas but still walkable (chose it due to available parking). Staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. The room was a little muggy and was too warm to use the heat (AC wasn't an option). The place could really use an ice machine- the only ice is from a refrigerator in the kitchen with minimal available each time we checked.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two of us stayed in this boutique hotel for 3 nights. Hotel is located in nice neighborhood and it is a walking distance to major sites in the city. Very clean and modern space nice bed clean and fresh scent sheets and extremely pleasant staff, they reserved a nice restaurant nearby for us. Modern bathroom and cleaning service every day. Breakfast was included with option for pastries fruit coffee eggs and orange juice. Make sure you read your email so you can access the building with the code they sent you. There were some construction nearby and it was hard to get a good nap in the afternoon but that’s not the fault of the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mengting

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

Lovely stay in Porto with our 17-month old toddler

We had an incredible stay at Canto de Luz and highly recommend it—especially for families traveling with little ones! The location is perfect: central yet on a quiet street, and we found Porto much more stroller-friendly than Lisbon. We could walk everywhere with ease. Our City Retreat suite on the ground floor was super convenient with our 17-month-old, offering plenty of space (including a long hallway for him to run around). The large pack ‘n play crib was perfect, and the floor-to-ceiling windows could be fully blacked out, making naps a breeze—for both baby and parents! Breakfast each morning was a highlight—delicious, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. They even provided baby cutlery and plates, which was such a nice touch. The bright, airy dining space with large windows overlooking the terrace made for a lovely start to the day. Though we couldn’t use the heated pool due to the weather, it was a great added feature. The staff was wonderful—Susan was always available via WhatsApp, and Joanna warmly greeted us each morning. They even provided milk for our baby when we arrived late and hadn’t had time to go to the grocery store. The small details, like a towel-warming rack, easy-to-use washer/dryer, intuitive lighting, and an incredibly comfortable bed, made our stay extra special. We absolutely loved our experience at Canto de Luz and would stay here again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend it for anyone visiting Porto, especially families.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace Anne Cortes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a week with my little family. Staff were always friendly and warm. The hotel was clean and had a homie vibe. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING staff and service is exceptional! Superb locale. Will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rozanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay but would have preferred being above the patio and perhaps a view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Ralph

Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025