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

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 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 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 Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

Ribeira
Dom Luis I Bridge showing a bridge

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.

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 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
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 Gaia Cable Car 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 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
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$142 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$142
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and Porto ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (273 reviews)
Fantastic hotel in the perfect location to watch FC Porto, 10 min walk to the stadium

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
Eurostars Porto Douro

Eurostars Porto Douro

4 out of 5
Avenida Gustavo Eiffel 22 Porto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$149 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$149
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
it was a very nice place to stay

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Eurostars Porto Douro
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina

4 out of 5
Praca Da Batalha 116 Porto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$130 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$130
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
One of the nicest hotels we have stayed at in Europe. It had a local of local flavor in the rooms and hallways. It is a very central location. Everything was easy and smooth.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,196 reviews)
Friendly staff and clean room. Convenient location.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (505 reviews)
Beautiful. Right in the middle of the action. A little loud on the street below. But expected for being where it is. Not an issue. We loved this property. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Porto River
Village Aparthotel by BOA

Village Aparthotel by BOA

4 out of 5
R. do Bonjardim 541 Porto Porto
Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Beautiful room and property. We were in last unit closest to trains so it was noisy when windows opened but we got used to it. Great location. Housekeeping was wonderful when we had requests. The breakfast was great, loved the cooked to order choices. Had a great dinner at the restaurant directly ...

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Village Aparthotel by BOA
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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