Lapa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with a clock tower, ornate carvings, and statues.
A large, illuminated church with two towers and a cross on top.
A crowded street at night with people gathered, trees, and buildings.

Activities

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

NZ$55
per adult
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

NZ$137
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

NZ$186
per adult
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat
Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

NZ$35
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

NZ$104
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)
Porto: Douro Valley Tour w/2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

Douro Valley Small Group: 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

NZ$205
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Douro Valley Small Group: 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise
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Our pick of the best Lapa Hotel Deals

Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel

Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel

5 out of 5
Rua de Cervantes 169 Porto
The price is NZ$382 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$382
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (408 reviews)
"El hotel me gusta mucho es mi segunda vez en el, limpio, muy buenos empleados Corteses, ayudan en todo, lo único malo fue que nos dieron la habitación en el piso 1 y se escucha todo lo que hablan las personas en el lobby y en el área de fumar. El desayuno estuvo bien. El hotel está muy bien ubicado. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel
The Social Hub Porto

The Social Hub Porto

4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80 Porto Porto
The price is NZ$234 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$234
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Porto Historic Center and Bolhao ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,026 reviews)
"Great location. Roof bar was excellent and prices were good. Did not use the pool but looked great. Room facilities good and excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

The Social Hub Porto
Eurostars Porto Douro

Eurostars Porto Douro

4 out of 5
Avenida Gustavo Eiffel 22 Porto
The price is NZ$339 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$339
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Very spacious and comfortable rooms. Great location and perfect Porto river views."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Eurostars Porto Douro
Zero Box Lodge Porto

Zero Box Lodge Porto

3 out of 5
R. do Ateneu Comercial do Porto, 13 Porto Porto
The price is NZ$163 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$163
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Location is ideal. Everything is within walking distance. Air conditioning is perfect. Can be adjusted to your liking. But as the name suggests, it is a “box”. I I am a 5’10” 70kg guy but I have to move side ways just to get to the toilet. Too small for me. No place for you to sit down or space for ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Zero Box Lodge Porto
Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory

Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory

5 out of 5
Avenida da Boavista, 1269 Porto
The price is NZ$243 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$243
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel is a good walk from the river and the old town. Staff are helpful, rooms clean and well maintained and there is a nice ground floor bar. Great view from the rooftop bar."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory
Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
156 RUA DE GONCALO CRISTOVAO Porto
The price is NZ$320 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$320
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Bolhao Market and Porto Historic Center ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
"We received a warm welcome when we checked in, and the front desk staff was very nice and helpful. The room is spacious and clean. The breakfast is good."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Our guide on where to stay in Lapa

Find the best Lapa areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lapa
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A cityscape with red-roofed buildings, a large white building, and a green park area.

Centro / Baixa

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.

A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.

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.

A river with a bridge, a sailboat, and a cityscape with red-roofed buildings.

Sé

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.

A nighttime view of a grand building with a tall tower, surrounded by trees with lights and a reflective water surface.
Photo by César Castro
Open Photo by César Castro

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.

A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.

Santa Marinha

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.

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