Matosinhos Centro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Leixoes cruise terminal, which serves Porto. Viewed to the left is P&O Azura. The terminal building is cladded with honeycomb style tiles.
clouds in the air
The perfect beach to learn how to surf in Porto, Portugal. It's one of the most beautiful urban beaches I've seen, specially during sunset.
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At the beach


Our pick of the best Matosinhos Centro Hotel Deals

Hilton Porto Gaia

Hilton Porto Gaia

5 out of 5
Rua Serpa Pinto 124 Vila Nova de Gaia
The price is AU$173 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$173
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (848 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Porto Gaia
GA Palace Hotel

GA Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311 Porto
The price is AU$474 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$474
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
10/10 Exceptional! (774 reviews)
Fantastic 5 star hotel with top notch facilities and service. Best hotel we’ve stayed at in Portugal. Highly recommend. Great location and white glove service. Wonderful restaurant and gorgeous rooms.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

GA Palace Hotel
Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

4 out of 5
R. de Sá de Noronha 70 Porto Porto
The price is AU$194 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$194
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
We did not see any vineyards. The terrace was closed. Location was difficult to find. You could not control your own room temperature and we found it very uncomfortable for sleeping.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto
Zero Box Lodge Porto

Zero Box Lodge Porto

3 out of 5
R. do Ateneu Comercial do Porto, 13 Porto Porto
The price is AU$107 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$107
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (725 reviews)
Perfect weekend stay in the centre of the city

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Zero Box Lodge Porto
Eurostars Aliados

Eurostars Aliados

5 out of 5
Av. dos Aliados 195 237 Porto
The price is AU$187 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$187
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
The room was excellent as spacious, clean and quiet. Easily accessible to local highlights. Staff were attentive.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Eurostars Aliados
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina

4 out of 5
Praca Da Batalha 116 Porto
The price is AU$169 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$169
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great area, we pretty much walk to everywhere. There is a great cafe about 4 stores down. Really good.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
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Other neighbourhoods around Matosinhos Centro

Close to the lighthouse in Leça da Palmeira.
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Portugal

Leca da Palmeira

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Leca da Palmeira. You might want to make time for a stop at EXPONOR - Porto International Fair or Piscina das Mares.

Leca da Palmeira
Waves of the Atlantic Ocean during sunset, beautiful strong waves with splashes near rocky beach, banner size

Foz do Douro

Foz do Douro is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Ingleses Beach and Luz Beach are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Passeio Alegre Stop or Cantareira Stop to get around.

Foz do Douro
House of Serralves, you can take a look inside.

Lordelo do Ouro

Noted for its river views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Lordelo do Ouro. Top attractions like Duoro River and Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Fluvial Stop or Ouro Stop to see more of the city.

Lordelo do Ouro
Casa Música Porto Portugal Concertos Arquitetura Ícone Cultura Auditório Sala Orquestra Espetáculos Acústica Design Vanguarda Rotunda Boavista Tráfego Monumento Praça Avenida Esculturas Modernidade

Boavista

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Boavista. Spend some time visiting top spots like Boavista Square, and catch the metro at Casa da Música Station or Carolina Michaelis Station to see more of the area.

Boavista
A good place to relax in #Porto are the gardens of Palácio de Cristal overlooking the Douro. The entrance is fee and there are a lot of beautiful views to delight your eyes.

Massarelos

Consider a visit to Bom Sucesso Market and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Massarelos. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Museu C. Elétrico Stop or Igreja de Massarelos Stop.

Massarelos
Porto Cathedral showing heritage architecture, interior views and a church or cathedral

União de Freguesias do Centro

5/5(1 area review)

União de Freguesias do Centro is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto City Hall and Livraria Lello. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Lapa Station or Trindade Station.

União de Freguesias do Centro


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