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1872 River House by Olivia

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Porto, 7-minute walk to Porto Historic Center

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1872 River House by Olivia, in Porto's heart, offers a cozy retreat with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Its prime location is near Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$337
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Charm Room with City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 133, Porto, 4050-080

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Livraria Lello - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 1 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café do Cais - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café São Nicolau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Muro do Bacalhau - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wine Quay Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

1872 River House by Olivia

Upscale bed & breakfast near Ribeira Square
Close to Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello, 1872 River House by Olivia has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a water dispenser
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • A lift, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1872
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 38 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 17264/AL

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

1872 River House B&B Porto
1872 River House B&B
1872 River House Porto
1872 River House
1872 River House
1872 River House by Olivia Porto
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is 1872 River House by Olivia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1872 River House by Olivia?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1872 River House by Olivia on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$325.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 1872 River House by Olivia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 1872 River House by Olivia?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does 1872 River House by Olivia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 38 per vehicle applies.

Where is 1872 River House by Olivia located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Duoro River and Ribeira Square. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Infante Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Ribeira Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

1872 River House by Olivia Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 312 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

catherine Fellistas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
excellent Proximity to restaurants/shopping/sightseeing walkable Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So charming and a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend. Great location.

Excellent location and a great hotel. We very much enjoyed our stay. Easy access to the river area and nice walk across river. Service was great. Good breakfast and they provided filtered water throughout stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, the staff were very helpful, the rooms were good an it was so centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great spot. We were only in Porto for two days of this was the perfect location for that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn't have had better in Porto

Excellent location and base to explore Porto from. Could not have had better. Hotel rooms were very nice and loved the exposed stone work in the rooms and lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous and charming location in the historic river front area. Breakfast was fantastic and the hotel front desk, especially Luis, went out of his way to give suggestions, lend a hand, share maps, and engage in wonderful conversation!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was left cared right on the river. Excellent breakfasts. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

CHJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It is complicated. Small hotel , old building. Staff is very friendly but can not change the
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot in Porto, right in the center by the river. The room was lovely and cozy, the staff was super helpful. The included breakfast is delicious. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

This is a charming hotel in a great central location. The room is adequate but bathroom is tight and shower doesn’t drain well. Breakfast is delicious. Staff is onsite and attentive until 4pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing little hotel! From the moment we arrived we were made to feel like we were friends returning home, the wonderful staff were so helpful and caring. The location was very well positioned for most of the places we wanted to visit and close to a vast array of restaurants. We had a river view room which was beautiful with a balcony overlooking the Douro. All in all the hotel was a tranquil oasis to return to after the bustle of the city. We will definitely be making a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1872 River House

Very very good location. Christiana was so accommodating. Even carried my luggage down the stairs to store as check in started at 3:00 and we were early. Had a good breakfast while waiting. Nice sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathi

This is a small hotel. Check in was quick and Chiago was very pleasant and helpful. The only downside was the noise. It was from the extreme wind and couldn’t be helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel backs up to an alley and McDonalds where our room was located. I didn’t like the smell from McDonalds. Bed was very comfortable. Water in shower was hard to regulate. Hot and cold. The location for walking, restaurants and shopping could not have been better. I would stay again but ask for a room facing the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel on the river with friendly staff. A little awkward to get to. And we weren't told about an entrance at a higher level, which would have made it easier to access. But all in all, a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time staying here! It’s a beautiful boutique hotel well cared for by the cheerful people working there. They are all wonderful! We had room six, which overlooks the water and it’s one of my favorite hotel rooms we’ve ever stayed it! We highly recommend! They offer a glass of wine or beer each night and welcome donuts. location is perfect! I would recommend this place and room number six. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Armando met me after my long travels from America and helped me with my bags. I was offered free complimentary port wine and a snack! The hotel was very vintage and lovely. Every employee was extremely kind and friendly. They offer free breakfast each morning including eggs and bacon along with breads, fruits, yogurt, fresh squeezed orange juice and coffees. This was the best place I’ve ever stayed and it had great views on the water!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel van den

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, incredible staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing quaint little spot with wonderful staff and service! AMAZING location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff very accommodating. Location is excellent can walk everywhere highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our river-view room. The bed was comfy and the room was cozy. We only stayed for one night and had an early morning all-day Douro Valley tour so the woman at the desk offered to make us box lunches to take with us since we would miss breakfast that day. She also kindly allowed us to store our luggage at the hotel while we were on our tour.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025