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BessaHotel Baixa
- Rated 9.2/10 in 3,194 reviews
- Check-in window: from 15:00
- Centre: 630 metres
Check availability ★ 9.2(3,194 reviews)
What you get
Set at Rua Doutor Alves da Veiga Nº155, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-074 Porto, Portugal, BessaHotel Baixa is a hotel with 4 stars. The centre is an easy walk: 630 metres to the east, about 10 minutes on foot.
A 9.2 out of 10 from 3,194 reviews: an outstanding record that stands apart. With that many stays behind it, the score is a proven record rather than a lucky start.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. You get restaurant, parking, private bathroom, air conditioning, view and free wifi. The nightly price depends on your dates; you will see it as soon as you choose them.
A tour of BessaHotel Baixa in pictures.
- Type
- Hotel
- Stars
- 4
- Address
- Rua Doutor Alves da Veiga Nº155, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-074 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 630 metres as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 10 minutes
- Guest score
- 9.2 out of 10 from 3,194 reviews
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Parking
- Private parking is possible on site and costs € 18 per day
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
Location and nearby
The address is Rua Doutor Alves da Veiga Nº155, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-074 Porto, Portugal.
You can walk it: the centre is 630 metres off to the east, some 10 minutes away.
What to know about parking: “Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 18 per day.”
Facilities
Facilities grouped by type. If something you need is missing, ask the property: not everything gets listed.
| Type | What is offered |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Restaurant, Parking, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, View, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Airport shuttle, Fitness centre, Room service |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Bedroom | Linen, Wardrobe or closet |
| View | City view, View |
| Outdoors | Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Terrace, Garden |
| Kitchen | Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Refrigerator |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed |
| Activities | Bicycle rental (extra charge) |
| Living Area | Desk |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, TV |
| Food & Drink | Wine/champagne (extra charge), Kid-friendly buffet, Kids' meals (extra charge), Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Bar, Minibar, Restaurant, Tea/Coffee maker |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Parking | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 18 per day. Parking garage |
| Reception services | Invoice provided, Luggage storage, Tour desk, 24-hour front desk |
| Cleaning services | Daily housekeeping, Trouser press (extra charge), Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge) |
| Business facilities | Fax/photocopying (extra charge), Business centre, Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge) |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key card access, Safety deposit box |
| General | Shuttle service (extra charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Wake-up service, Heating, Soundproofing, Car hire, Laptop safe, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Family rooms, Ironing facilities, Facilities for disabled guests, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Non-smoking rooms, Room service |
| Accessibility | Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower bathroom sink, Raised toilet, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator |
| Wellness | Pool/beach towels, Fitness, Full body massage, Couples massage, Foot massage, Back massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Massage (extra charge), Fitness centre, Sauna |
Highlights
- What is offered
- Restaurant, Parking, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, View, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Airport shuttle, Fitness centre, Room service
Bathroom
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Shower
Bedroom
- What is offered
- Linen, Wardrobe or closet
View
- What is offered
- City view, View
Outdoors
- What is offered
- Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Terrace, Garden
Kitchen
- What is offered
- Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Refrigerator
Room amenities
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- What is offered
- Bicycle rental (extra charge)
Living Area
- What is offered
- Desk
Media & Technology
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone, TV
Food & Drink
- What is offered
- Wine/champagne (extra charge), Kid-friendly buffet, Kids' meals (extra charge), Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Bar, Minibar, Restaurant, Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
Parking
- What is offered
- Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 18 per day. Parking garage
Reception services
- What is offered
- Invoice provided, Luggage storage, Tour desk, 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- What is offered
- Daily housekeeping, Trouser press (extra charge), Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge)
Business facilities
- What is offered
- Fax/photocopying (extra charge), Business centre, Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge)
Safety & security
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key card access, Safety deposit box
General
- What is offered
- Shuttle service (extra charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Wake-up service, Heating, Soundproofing, Car hire, Laptop safe, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Family rooms, Ironing facilities, Facilities for disabled guests, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Non-smoking rooms, Room service
Accessibility
- What is offered
- Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower bathroom sink, Raised toilet, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
- What is offered
- Pool/beach towels, Fitness, Full body massage, Couples massage, Foot massage, Back massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Massage (extra charge), Fitness centre, Sauna
Rooms and prices
6 room types came up for two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026, shown in the table below. Availability changes night by night, so check your own dates. No free cancellation among the 25 rates seen, so it is worth checking the terms for your dates.
Breakfast can be added: the rates offered “Fabulous breakfast US$20”, “Fabulous breakfast included” and “Breakfast & dinner included”.
Room choices
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Double or Twin Room | 2 guests | not stated |
| Superior Double Room | 2 guests | not stated |
| Suite | 2 guests | not stated |
| Superior Double Room with Hot Tub | 2 guests | not stated |
| Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) | 2 guests | not stated |
| Double Room with Sofa Bed | 3 guests | not stated |
Executive Double or Twin Room
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
Superior Double Room
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
Suite
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
Superior Double Room with Hot Tub
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
Double Room with Sofa Bed
- Sleeps
- 3 guests
- Beds
- not stated
What guests mention
459 reviews point to the same handful of themes, collected in the table. Guests praise the location, staff, swimming pool and breakfast; views are more mixed on the value for money.
Most mentioned by guests
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Central and quiet street within walking distance of the Bolhao market and metro station. | 281 mentions |
| Staff | Friendly, multilingual team provide helpful advice and attentive service. | 244 mentions |
| Swimming Pool | Large, clean indoor area with crystal-clear water, comfortable loungers, and sauna access. | 151 mentions |
| Breakfast | Large buffet selection with fresh juice, homemade products, and a wide variety of options. | 160 mentions |
| Value For Money | High standard of comfort, though extra charges for parking and water are noted. | 62 mentions (mixed) |
Location
- What guests say
- Central and quiet street within walking distance of the Bolhao market and metro station.
- How often
- 281 mentions
Staff
- What guests say
- Friendly, multilingual team provide helpful advice and attentive service.
- How often
- 244 mentions
Swimming Pool
- What guests say
- Large, clean indoor area with crystal-clear water, comfortable loungers, and sauna access.
- How often
- 151 mentions
Breakfast
- What guests say
- Large buffet selection with fresh juice, homemade products, and a wide variety of options.
- How often
- 160 mentions
Value For Money
- What guests say
- High standard of comfort, though extra charges for parking and water are noted.
- How often
- 62 mentions (mixed)
Check-in, check-out and rules
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. At check-in: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in”
Good to know before you book: “The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise your credit card prior to arrival. Please note that the credit card name must match the person checking-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
When booking more than 10 nights, different cancellation policies may apply. When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included. Please note that for bookings with more than 4 rooms, a non-refundable prepayment policy will apply.”
Similar places nearby
Worth comparing: four more from “Hotels in Porto”, the well-reviewed ones first and the closest after them. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BessaHotel Baixa (this one) | Hotel | - | 9.2 (3,194 reviews) | |
| Hotel do Norte | Hotel | 180 metres | 7.3 (3,413 reviews) | |
| The Editory Artist Baixa Porto Hotel | Hotel | 190 metres | 8.8 (556 reviews) | |
| Casual Raízes Porto by Casual Hoteles | Hotel | 220 metres | 9.0 (3,664 reviews) | |
| The Editory Garden Porto Hotel | Hotel | 220 metres | 8.8 (1,664 reviews) |
BessaHotel Baixa (this one)
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 9.2 (3,194 reviews)
Hotel do Norte
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 180 metres
- Guest score
- 7.3 (3,413 reviews)
The Editory Artist Baixa Porto Hotel
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 190 metres
- Guest score
- 8.8 (556 reviews)
Casual Raízes Porto by Casual Hoteles
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 220 metres
- Guest score
- 9.0 (3,664 reviews)
The Editory Garden Porto Hotel
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 220 metres
- Guest score
- 8.8 (1,664 reviews)
How good is it, really
3,194 reviews have scored this place 9.2 out of 10. That is a large enough base that a single rave or complaint barely shifts it, so the number holds up.
18 of 87 in “Hotels in Porto” by score and reviews together, which puts it in the top quarter of the group.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
Average daily high and low for each month, to help you choose when to come.
Daily highDaily low
Long-run averages from the national weather office, not a forecast.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 13.8 °C | 15 °C | 17.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 23.5 °C | 25.3 °C | 25.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 20.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 14.4 °C |
| Daily low | 5.2 °C | 5.9 °C | 7.8 °C | 9.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 14.5 °C | 15.9 °C | 15.9 °C | 14.7 °C | 12.2 °C | 8.9 °C | 6.9 °C |
Choosing when to come
Choose August for the warmest average highs, about 26 °C (78 °F), and expect January to be the coolest, near 14 °C (57 °F). These are long-run averages, not a forecast, so check the week's forecast before you pack.
The full data sheet
Every fact with its source: the property's details as published in September 2026, and the distances measured from its coordinates.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The property25 | ||
| Name | BessaHotel Baixa | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 6166673 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Hotel | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Stars | 4 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | Rua Doutor Alves da Veiga Nº155, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-074 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4000-074 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.15016785523664 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.603502407409678 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 630 metres | Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W |
| Direction from the centre | east | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time to the centre, estimated | about 10 minutes | Own estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h |
| Guest score | 9.2 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 3,194 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 15:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | until 12:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 18 per day. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Photos | 45 photos | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Data as of | September 2026 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Executive Double or Twin Room, 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Superior Double Room, 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Suite, 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Superior Double Room with Hot Tub, 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children), 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Double Room with Sofa Bed, 3 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities106 | ||
| Highlight: Restaurant | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Parking | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Private bathroom | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Air conditioning | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: View | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Free WiFi | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Family rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Airport shuttle | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Fitness centre | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Room service | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Toilet paper | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Towels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Slippers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Private bathroom | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Toilet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Free toiletries | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Bathrobe | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Hairdryer | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Linen | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Wardrobe or closet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| View: City view | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| View: View | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Outdoor furniture | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Sun terrace | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Terrace | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Garden | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Coffee machine | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Electric kettle | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Refrigerator | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Socket near the bed | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Bicycle rental (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Cable channels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Satellite channels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Radio | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Telephone | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Wine/champagne (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Kid-friendly buffet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Kids' meals (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Special diet menus (on request) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Snack bar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Breakfast in the room | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Bar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Minibar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Restaurant | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Tea/Coffee maker | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: overview | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: Internet services | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: overview | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 18 per day. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: Parking garage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Luggage storage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Tour desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: 24-hour front desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Daily housekeeping | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Trouser press (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Ironing service (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Dry cleaning (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Laundry (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Business facilities: Fax/photocopying (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Business facilities: Business centre | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Business facilities: Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Fire extinguishers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: CCTV outside property | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: CCTV in common areas | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Smoke alarms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Security alarm | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Key card access | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Safety deposit box | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Shuttle service (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Shared lounge/TV area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Air conditioning | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Non-smoking throughout | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Wake-up service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Heating | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Soundproofing | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Car hire | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Laptop safe | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Soundproof rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Lift | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Family rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Ironing facilities | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Facilities for disabled guests | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Airport shuttle (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Non-smoking rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Room service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Emergency cord in bathroom | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Lower bathroom sink | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Raised toilet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Toilet with grab rails | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Entire unit wheelchair accessible | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Upper floors accessible by elevator | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Pool/beach towels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Fitness | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Full body massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Couples massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Foot massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Back massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Sun loungers or beach chairs | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Massage (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Fitness centre | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Sauna | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Porto and its climate100 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231,800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
Common questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check in from 15:00 and out until 12:00. One thing that matters on arrival: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in”
Can I walk to the city centre?
Yes. Count on roughly 10 minutes walking, with the centre 630 metres away.
Is there parking?
In short: “Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 18 per day.”
Does the property have wifi?
In short: “WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”
Is breakfast available?
Yes, breakfast can be added to the rate: “Fabulous breakfast US$20”, “Fabulous breakfast included” and “Breakfast & dinner included”.
Can I cook there?
Cooking at the property is limited to coffee machine, electric kettle and refrigerator; there is no full kitchen.
Are there accessible facilities at the property?
Accessibility features include emergency cord in bathroom, lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, toilet with grab rails, wheelchair accessible, entire unit wheelchair accessible and upper floors accessible by elevator. If you need something not listed, contact the property before you book.
Is the guest score a dependable guide?
It is dependable: 3,194 reviews have rated it 9.2 out of 10, enough for a fair average.
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Sources
All figures above come from these sources, and the data sheet identifies the source of each row.
- 1Booking.com listing: BessaHotel Baixa accessed 2026-09-15Property type, address, coordinates, stars, guest score and reviews, check-in and check-out, facilities, house rules, the review summary and the room types of a dated search.
- 2Own calculation from the coordinatesStraight-line distance from 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W; walking time estimated as that distance plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h.
- 3Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 4Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 5UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 6Câmara Municipal do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 7Which? accessed 2026-09-15
- 8Metro do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 9porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 10Metro do Porto (official) accessed 2026-09-15
- 11Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) accessed 2026-09-17
- 12ERSE accessed 2026-09-17
- 13Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 14Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours accessed 2026-09-17
- 15Porto Tours restaurant database accessed 2026-09-17
- 16Taylor's accessed 2026-09-17
- 17Booking.com Cars accessed 2026-09-17
- 18Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 19Numbeo accessed 2026-09-17
- 20GetYourGuide and Viator listings accessed 2026-09-17
- 21Porto Tours (owner figure) accessed 2026-09-17
- 22STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides accessed 2026-09-18
- 23Palacio da Bolsa accessed 2026-09-18
- 24Museus e Monumentos de Portugal accessed 2026-09-18
- 25Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 26UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 27porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15