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Dorma Essenzia Porto

4.0 star property
Porto's urban sanctuary balances peaceful garden retreats with energizing city exploration, just steps from historic landmarks like Livraria Lello

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Exe Essenzia Porto offers a calm oasis in downtown Porto with a garden sanctuary and modern fitness center. Travelers enjoy free WiFi in common areas and unwind at the bar after visiting nearby Clerigos Tower. The staff is praised for their attentive service and local knowledge.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Double Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Junior Suite (Single Use)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Cedofeita, a neighbourhood in Porto, Dorma Essenzia Porto is near the airport and near a metro station. Clerigos Tower and Livraria Lello are notable landmarks and SEA LIFE Porto is a popular local attraction. Casa da Música and Porto Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Porto travel guide
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Rua da Torrinha, 282, Porto, Portugal, 4050-610

What's nearby

  • Porto, Portugal - November 13, 2017: Lello Bookstore in Porto, considered to be one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world
    Livraria Lello
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Clerigos Tower
    Clerigos Tower
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Casa da M�úsica
    Casa da Música
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)
    Porto Historic Center
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Porto Cathedral
    Porto Cathedral
    5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Carolina Michaelis Station
    10 min walk
  • São Bento Station
    18 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • O Afonso
    1 min walk
  • Baco Coffee Lab
    2 min walk
  • Palacete De Cedofeita
    7 min walk
  • Le Palais Restaurante
    7 min walk
  • Sushimia
    5 min walk

About this property

Dorma Essenzia Porto

Upscale hotel near Casa da Música
Located close to Livraria Lello and Clerigos Tower, Dorma Essenzia Porto provides a garden, a bar and a gym. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a lift and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and a living plant wall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as desk chairs and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 17-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, eco-friendly cleaning products and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Bioscore Sustainability – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2021
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 17-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 32 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 9764

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorma Essenzia Porto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dorma Essenzia Porto?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorma Essenzia Porto on 1 Jun 2026 start from NZ$211, 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.

How much is parking at Dorma Essenzia Porto?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Dorma Essenzia Porto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dorma Essenzia Porto?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Dorma Essenzia Porto provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 32 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dorma Essenzia Porto located?

Located in Cedofeita, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Casa da Música and Livraria Lello. Clerigos Tower and Porto Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). Carolina Michaelis Station is 10 minutes by foot and Hosp. Sto. António Stop is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dorma Essenzia Porto Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 324 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurants near by and a short walk all to old town areas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, plenty of bars and restaurants a short walk away. Modern hotel with Japanese vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, clean rooms, lovely hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay, accommodation clean and comfortable. All staff very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New building, very clean, just a little outside of the tourist areas. We used Uber to get us there faster.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff, very helpful, very nice and close to everything, nice restaurant options
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Arran

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

Fantastic Hotel Porto

Hotel was incredibly clean and modern. Staff very attentive. Breakfast was delicious. Only about a 10/15 stroll to the centre of Porto. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, nice little bar in the hotel, great breakfast buffet. So convenient to the airport. Quiet and clean. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

The staff were really friendly! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely at the hotel; friendly and helpful Room was lovely too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Highly recommended

Excellent location for walking to the historic sections of the city. Very friendly and helpful staff at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a peaceful stay. Great hotel with a great breakfast. Everything was new construction in a very old city.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms. Spacious. Great price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms. Friendly staff, awesome breakfast buffet but a bit pricey. Everything great except location a bit far and inconvenient. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel check in was exemplary. The young fellow who works the night shift (we checked in at 7pm) went out of his way showing us maps and giving restaurant recommendations. He explained the local food, how to order and the differences. We had an issue with the safe and he fixed it straight away. If they could clone him, I would only book in these hotels. He made the trip better. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was fantastic. the breakfast at the hotel was very tasty with a mix of basic breakfast things and local specialties. arranging the transfer via expedia/email with the hotel was very easy and worked out perfectly. would come here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, modern, cozy hotel with great facilities (rainfall shower, safe, AC, ample storage, etc) and nice touches like slippers and complimentary water and chocolates on arrival. Very clean. Pleasant staff. Excellent location: in a quiet area, 10 mins walk to the nearest metro station and shop, 20 mins to the city centre. The beds are quite hard, could do with a topper, but still pretty comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAFF WAS EXECELLENT! ESPECIALLY DURING THE UNPRECENDENTED COUNTRYWIDE BLACKOUT THAT TOOK PLACE ON APRIL 28, 2025. THERE WAS NO POWER IN THE HOTEL, NO WATER, NO AIR FOR 12 HOURS - BUT THE STAFF EMPLOYESS WERE PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS, COMMUNICATIVE ANF VERY HELPFUL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. THANK YOU!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location, away from the main square but this means it’s very quiet and you can get a good nights sleep. We wanted hot water for tea and the super kind staff brought us a whole tea making tray, with mugs, a kettle and teabags. The front desk team have been very kind regarding a member of our party who was unable to travel. We very much appreciate their kindness with this. The rooms can get a little warm and the button for air con is tricky to find. However once you do the rooms are a perfectly fine. Our room was spotless and seemed very fresh and new! Lovely decoration too. I’d stay here again if visiting Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Eran

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

Good hotel but check for the little things

It was a good hotel, comfort, it is just that it costs more than average, at least put in the room coffee, how come in a 4 star hotel they is no coffee /hot water. Also as written before, all hotels that parking costs money, mention it in the description, but here they say parking and nothing regarding 15euro fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are helpful and friendly, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. They even have a limited room service menu - a nice surprise in a hotel of this size. To me the location is ideal, but I visit Porto often. It’s quiet and there are nice restaurants within an easy walk (Ribeira is pretty but those HILLS). It’s also easy to get rideshare or taxis. The only minus, and this occurs a lot in Portugal, is that there is no sound insulation on the plumbing so you hear every flush in your stack. Minor. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice renew rooms !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Away from the city but easy access to uber and bolt.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025