Vila Nova de Gaia
Named after one of port producer Taylor’s original founders, the Yeatman is Porto's only true five-star resort, terraced and tucked into the Gaia hillside…
Must-see hotels in The Douro & Trás-os-Montes
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Ribeira
In a restored relic overlooking the Rio Douro, these eight rooms have been blessed with gorgeous wooden floors, plush queen beds and marble baths; the…
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Miragaia
This gorgeously done-up town house in the thick of Porto's art district has suites with hardwood floors and freestanding claw-foot bathtubs, a lovely…
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Pinhão
Housed in a 17th-century manor in the gorgeous hillside village of Provesende, a 20-minute drive from Pinhão, this welcoming guesthouse has eight…
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Pinhão
Set on a ridge, surrounded by 120 hectares of ancient vineyards, overlooking the Douro river with mountains layered in the distance, Quinta Nova is simply…
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Peso da Régua
Young brother-sister team Luis and Margarida run this charming B&B encircled by a small winery, set on a hillside that's been in their family since the…
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Miragaia
High on a hill in Miragaia, this decadent five-star boutique hotel is a winner. Named after prominent avant-garde artists, designers and musicians – from…
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The Douro
This dynamic, perfectly placed new hostel occupies a grand old house in Amarante's picturesque town centre. Clean if spartan basement-level dorms are…
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Aliados & Bolhão
Ah oui, this French-run guesthouse, just a five-minute walk from Trindade metro, is a delight. Rooms are light, spacious and make the leap between classic…
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The Douro
One of the Douro's loveliest hideaways, this clutch of four houses nestles on the right bank of the Douro, in Santa Cruz do Douro near Baião. With a small…
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Peso da Régua
European flagship of the luxury-minded Six Senses group, this gorgeously renovated, award-winning 19th-century manor house is nestled on an idyllic bend…
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Pinhão
Set in a 200-year-old home at the top of the hilltop town of Valença – its cobbled streets wrapped with vineyards and olive tree groves and alive with old…
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Miragaia
A true travellers' hub, this hostel-gallery has clean and cosy dorms and doubles, a sunny, glass-enclosed back patio, a grassy terrace, a cinema room, a…
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Ribeira
Down by the Rio Douro and right in the thick of the action, Porto River is a class act. The owners have waved a magic wand over this old stone warehouse…
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The Douro
Set between the vineyards and the river, the all-wood Casa do Rio at Quinta do Orgal has a mix of rooms and suites offering stunning river views. Guests…
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Ribeira
It's a winner: bang in the heart of the Ribeira and occupying a beautifully tiled historic townhouse, this hostel fuses plenty of original character with…
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Aliados & Bolhão
A night spent at the station is no longer a miserable prospect since the opening of this cool hostel in São Bento train station. Decorated with vintage…
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Miragaia
Occupying a prettily tiled 19th-century building on Porto’s shop-lined Rua do Cedofeita, this charming little B&B is surprisingly peaceful and furnished…
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The Douro
Oozing class and boasting every creature comfort, this 16th-century palace (rebuilt following Napoleon’s destructive campaign) rises royally above the…
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Ribeira
Designers have waved a magic wand on this born-again 19th-century iron warehouse in central Ribeira. Rooms are slick and contemporary, with exposed stone,…
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Aliados & Bolhão
The reopening of A Brasileira, the grand turn-of-the-century cafe that first fuelled Porto’s love affair with coffee in the early 1900s, has caused quite…
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Foz do Douro
Right in the heart of Foz these gorgeous apartments bear the hallmark of architect José Carlos Cruz. Modern Portuguese art brings a splash of colour to…
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Miragaia
Stéphane and Baris go the extra mile to make you feel at home at their sweet, understated, stylish B&B, nuzzled within 14th-century walls in the Vitória…
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Peso da Régua
One of the Douro's prime destinations for both wine tastings and overnight stays, Quinta da Pacheca sits in verdant countryside just south of Régua. It…
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Aliados & Bolhão
Opposite Mercado do Bolhão, this boutique-chic guesthouse subtly fuses 19th-century architecture and 21st-century design. Splashes of colour and eye…
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Miragaia
The combined vision of passionate Argentinian-Portuguese husband-wife team, each of these five stylishly designed, stone-walled apartments has a theme –…
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Miragaia
Housed in a lovingly converted 19th-century townhouse, this chic little B&B has a boutique feel and is conveniently placed for exploring the Jardins do…
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Miragaia
Wow, what a view! Snuggled down a backstreet and occupying a 17th-century town house, Casa dos Caldeireiros affords lofty vistas over Porto’s historic…
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Aliados & Bolhão
Bemvindo (welcome) to one of Porto’s most adorable digs – a town house lovingly restored to seamlessly unite the vintage (antique furnishings, stucco,…
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Ribeira
Right in the historic thick of things is this stunning spa hotel, occupying a late 18th-century townhouse. The pick of its plushly understated rooms and…
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Ribeira
This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira. Dating to 1829 – and in previous lives a stationer's…
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Miragaia
This laid-back B&B has a central but tucked-away location. Decorated by local artists, each of the doubles has a theme and some have fine city views. Most…
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Aliados & Bolhão
This design hotel stands in the spot of the 1859 Teatro Baquet, a swanky hideaway done up by interior designer Nini Andrade Silva. The theatre theme…
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Aliados & Bolhão
Easygoing staff, spotless dorms and rooms jazzed up with cool movie-themed decor, a chilled lounge with DVDs, a roof terrace and an inflatable pool in…
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Aliados & Bolhão
A whimsical, late 19th-century, pseudo-Gothic castle, this fabulously over-the-top hideaway has palm-shaded, azulejo-smothered gardens complete with its…
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Aliados & Bolhão
In a painstakingly restored former palace on the central Praça da Liberdade, this is a top choice for business and leisure visitors, with classic decor…
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Ribeira
Cats knows precisely what makes backpackers purr – the facilities are superb and the attractive rooms have thoughtful touches, including big lockers, good…
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Ribeira
Right in the thick of things in Ribeira, this new design-minded boutique hotel is inspired by Portugal's Age of Discoveries. The look combines pared-back…
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Aliados & Bolhão
Architects and artists have pitched in to create this guesthouse, dotted with original works. Muted colours, luxuriant fabrics and one-of-a-kind wall…
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Ribeira
Right on the Douro and spread across a cluster of historic townhouses, this is one of Porto’s most sophisticated sleeps. Rooms maintain a fine balance…
