Northern Portugal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Braga Cathedral which includes street scenes
Bom Jesus do Monte which includes a garden
Northern Portugal
Bom Jesus do Monte showing a park and château or palace

Where to stay in Northern Portugal

Dom Luis I Bridge showing a bridge

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

Porto showing a small town or village and a city

Centro / Baixa

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto Historic Center and Porto City Hall. 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 monument, a square or plaza and café scenes

Ribeira

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

Ribeira
Porto featuring outdoor art, a city and signage

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

Santo Ildefonso
Sandeman Cellars featuring heritage architecture and interior views

Santa Marinha

4/5(4 area reviews)

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

Santa Marinha
Porto showing a small town or village and a city

Vitória

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

Vitória
Eurostars Porto Douro

Eurostars Porto Douro

4 out of 5
Avenida Gustavo Eiffel 22, Porto
The price is AU$167 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$167
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Everything was great except for the breakfast room. The sun was bright, pouring into the room with few blinds. It was hard to enjoy breakfast with the sun shining into your face . The last day we realized we could have had our breakfast in the bar area, there were a lot of tables and a German couple ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Eurostars Porto Douro
The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels

The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels

4 out of 5
R. da Vigorosa 456, Porto, Porto
The price is AU$195 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$195
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
"Great overall"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
The price is AU$76 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$76
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Maia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (856 reviews)
"No breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
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, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,175 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean and comfortable I really enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Spot Family Apartments
Gaia Residence

Gaia Residence

4 out of 5
Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Vila Nova de Gaia
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (216 reviews)
"Not very close by"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Gaia Residence
Eurostars Oporto

Eurostars Oporto

4 out of 5
Rua do Mestre Guilherme Camarinha, 212, Porto
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (496 reviews)
"Safe, quiet and friendly hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Eurostars Oporto
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.

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