Northern Portugal

Travel Guide

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Braga Cathedral featuring street scenes
Bom Jesus do Monte which includes a garden
Northern Portugal
Bom Jesus do Monte featuring a castle and a park

Where to stay in Northern Portugal

Porto which includes a small town or village and a city

Centro / Baixa

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Ribeira Square 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 square or plaza, a monument and cafe lifestyle

Ribeira

The abundant dining options and stunning 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.

Ribeira
Dom Luis I Bridge showing a bridge

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 the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Sandeman Cellars featuring interior views and heritage architecture

Santa Marinha

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Cais de Gaia and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santa Marinha
Porto which includes signage, outdoor art and a city

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.

Santo Ildefonso
Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge

São Nicolau

5/5(1 area review)

Visitors to São Nicolau love its stunning river views, and you can check out Ribeira Square and Stock Exchange Palace. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Infante Stop.

São Nicolau
The Social Hub Porto
The Social Hub Porto
4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80, Porto, Porto
The price is P7,804 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P7,804
P8,669 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 Ribeira Square and Porto Historic ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
"Brilliant. Cannot complain at all. Great rooftop bar and staff were great!"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

The Social Hub Porto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
The price is P5,008 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P5,008
P5,308 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (704 reviews)
"Everything is good"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
GA Palace Hotel
GA Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311, Porto
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (512 reviews)
"Fantastic stay. The breakfast was excellent. The pool was needed on the hot days after a long walk."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

GA Palace Hotel
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! (1,109 reviews)
"Centrol location . Clean room and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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! (473 reviews)
"We had two comfortable nights sleep at the hotel & the staff were helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

Eurostars Oporto
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
3 out of 5
Rua de São João 9-21, Porto, Porto
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (357 reviews)
"If AC is important to you, do not book this hotel. The two AC units in our room did not work. I ask the front desk to fix them for us and they told us the AC was broken. The rooms are hot at night."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
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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