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 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
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 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
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$165 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$165
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (767 reviews)
Great room
"We love the room layout, it works very well for our needs. Room was clean and we were offered all the commodities we required before our flight next day."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
The Social Hub Porto

The Social Hub Porto

4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80, Porto, Porto
The price is NZ$232 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$232
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (377 reviews)
"Social hub was great, clean and had every/all amenities we could ask for"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

The Social Hub Porto
GRANDE HOTEL PARIS by STAY HOTELS

GRANDE HOTEL PARIS by STAY HOTELS

4 out of 5
27 Rua da Fábrica, Porto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$173 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$173
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
"The prop"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

GRANDE HOTEL PARIS by STAY HOTELS
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! (1,140 reviews)
"Satisfied!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Spot Family Apartments
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! (489 reviews)
"Great area"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Eurostars Oporto
Catarina Serviced Apartments

Catarina Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
Rua de Santa Catarina 706, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"We have great relaxed time at the Caterina apartments. Very clean, it had everything we needed and was very comfortable. We stayed in a court yard view apartment and it wasn’t over looked. The shops and countless cafes and restaurants are all nearby. The metro and bus station isn’t far either. Great ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Catarina Serviced Apartments
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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