Hotels
As Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto boasts an array of accommodation options to suit every budget, most of which are located in the city center. For ambience, we suggest staying in the World Heritage area around the Ribeira, where you’ll find our favorite luxury hotel, the charming Pestana Porto (Praça da Ribeira 1; 351 (0)22 340 2300) right on the riverfront, an exquisitely renovated complex of eleven historic buildings with lots of character, 48 stylishly appointed and light-flooded rooms and suites, most with splendid river views; deluxe perks to impress; and a fine restaurant and bar. The best moderate option is the delightful Grande Hotel do Porto (Rua Santa Catarina 197; 351 (0)22 207 6690) on Porto’s main shopping drag of Rua Santa Catarina, a recently renovated historic property with classy interiors and 99 spacious rooms and suites with a contemporary look and feel. The best budget choice is the pleasant Hotel Malaposta (Rua da Conceição 80; 351 (0)22 200 6278), a small cheerful place in the city heart, featuring colorful décor in its public spaces and 37 tasteful amenities-rich rooms. If you have cash to spare, worth a splurge is the opulent Hotel Infante de Sagres (Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre 62; 351 (0)22 339 8500), with richly appointed interiors, 72 glorious rooms and suites complete with all the five-star trimmings, plus a sophisticated restaurant and a cozy bar. See our Shermans Top Porto Hotels directory for more of our favorite local hotels and current deals.
