Casa do Recanto

Book an apartment in the Porto area, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) from the centre. Guest score 9.0/10 from 213 reviews. Check-in from 15:00 to 23:30. Rooms and rates.

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Casa do Recanto

  • 9.0/10 from 213 reviews
  • Check-in window: from 15:00 to 23:30
  • The centre is 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away
Check availability ★ 9.0(213 reviews)

What the stay offers

Casa do Recanto is an apartment at 39 Rua Nova da Alfândega Apartamento, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-430 Porto, Portugal. The centre is an easy walk: 1.1 km (0.7 miles) to the south-west, about 15 minutes on foot.

A 9.0 out of 10 from 213 reviews: an outstanding record that stands apart. That is a well-tested score: enough stays that one unusual night barely moves it.

You can check in from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out runs until 11:00. The nightly price depends on your dates; you will see it as soon as you choose them.

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Inside Casa do Recanto.

Type
Apartment
Address
39 Rua Nova da Alfândega Apartamento, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-430 Porto, Portugal
To the centre
1.1 km (0.7 miles) as the crow flies
On foot
about 15 minutes
Guest score
9.0 out of 10 from 213 reviews
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Parking
No parking available
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge

Where you will be

The address is 39 Rua Nova da Alfândega Apartamento, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-430 Porto, Portugal.

The centre lies 1.1 km (0.7 miles) to the south-west, around 15 minutes on foot.

Parking details: “No parking available.”

Facilities

Facilities grouped by type. If something you need is missing, ask the property: not everything gets listed.

TypeWhat is offered
ParkingNo parking available.
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. Internet services
KitchenDining table, Coffee machine, Cleaning products, Toaster, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator
BedroomLinen, Wardrobe or closet
BathroomToilet paper, Towels, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower
Living AreaDining area, Sofa, Desk
Media & TechnologyFlat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV
Room amenitiesSofa bed, Clothes rack, Private entrance, Iron
AccessibilityUpper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & DrinkTea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & ViewRiver view, View
Building characteristicsPrivate apartment in building
TransportAirport shuttle (extra charge)
Reception servicesInvoice provided
MiscellaneousAir conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Safety & securityCarbon monoxide detector
Parking
What is offered
No parking available.
Internet
What is offered
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. Internet services
Kitchen
What is offered
Dining table, Coffee machine, Cleaning products, Toaster, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator
Bedroom
What is offered
Linen, Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
What is offered
Toilet paper, Towels, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower
Living Area
What is offered
Dining area, Sofa, Desk
Media & Technology
What is offered
Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV
Room amenities
What is offered
Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Private entrance, Iron
Accessibility
What is offered
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
What is offered
Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
What is offered
River view, View
Building characteristics
What is offered
Private apartment in building
Transport
What is offered
Airport shuttle (extra charge)
Reception services
What is offered
Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
What is offered
Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
What is offered
Carbon monoxide detector

Rooms and rates

For two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026, 2 room types were on offer, listed below. Availability changes night by night, so check your own dates. 4 of the 6 rates on that search could be cancelled free of charge, so flexible booking is usually on offer.

Room types

Room typeSleepsBeds
One-Bedroom Apartmentnot stated1 double bed; 1 sofa bed
Superior Apartmentnot stated1 double bed; 1 sofa bed
One-Bedroom Apartment
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
1 double bed; 1 sofa bed
Superior Apartment
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
1 double bed; 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

Across 56 reviews, the same points come up again and again; the table sums them up. Praise goes to the location, cleanliness and views, while opinion is divided on the elevator and kitchen.

Most mentioned by guests

TopicWhat guests sayHow often
LocationCentral setting by the river near restaurants, transport links, and historic sites.52 mentions
CleanlinessConsistently described as spotless, tidy, and well-maintained throughout the apartment.20 mentions
ViewsOverlooks the Douro River, bridges, and wine cellars across the water.19 mentions
ElevatorNone available, requiring a climb of several flights of stairs to reach upper floors.7 mentions (critical)
KitchenGenerally well-equipped, though some guests noted a lack of specific utensils and washing supplies.9 mentions (mixed)
Location
What guests say
Central setting by the river near restaurants, transport links, and historic sites.
How often
52 mentions
Cleanliness
What guests say
Consistently described as spotless, tidy, and well-maintained throughout the apartment.
How often
20 mentions
Views
What guests say
Overlooks the Douro River, bridges, and wine cellars across the water.
How often
19 mentions
Elevator
What guests say
None available, requiring a climb of several flights of stairs to reach upper floors.
How often
7 mentions (critical)
Kitchen
What guests say
Generally well-equipped, though some guests noted a lack of specific utensils and washing supplies.
How often
9 mentions (mixed)

Check-in and house rules

You can check in from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out runs until 11:00. At check-in: “You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”

Good to know before you book: “Please note that late check-in has the following surcharges:- EUR 15 from 20:00 to 00:00;- EUR 20 after 00:00. Please inform Casa do Recanto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival.

This will be collected as a cash payment.”

Similar places nearby

Four alternatives from “Apartments in Porto”: the best-reviewed first, then the nearest. Distances are straight lines.

Place to stayTypeAreaDistanceGuest score
Casa do Recanto (this one)Apartment-9.0 (213 reviews)
HM - Ribeira Historical ApartmentApartment70 metres8.1 (32 reviews)
Oporto Riverside RooftopApartment110 metres8.4 (87 reviews)
Goabio Apartment 3 RiverviewApartment120 metres7.8 (40 reviews)
Authentic Porto HouseApartment160 metres8.5 (447 reviews)
Casa do Recanto (this one)
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
-
Guest score
9.0 (213 reviews)
HM - Ribeira Historical Apartment
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
70 metres
Guest score
8.1 (32 reviews)
Oporto Riverside Rooftop
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
110 metres
Guest score
8.4 (87 reviews)
Goabio Apartment 3 Riverview
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
120 metres
Guest score
7.8 (40 reviews)
Authentic Porto House
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
160 metres
Guest score
8.5 (447 reviews)

See all of “Apartments in Porto”

How good is it, really

9.0 out of 10 from 213 reviews. With that many stays behind it, one unhappy or delighted guest hardly moves the average, so it is a fair picture of what to expect.

80 of 549 in “Apartments 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 highs and lows by month, helping you decide when to travel.

Daily highDaily low
39152228Daily high, Aug: 25.7 °C26Daily high, Jan: 13.8 °C14Daily low, Jul: 15.9 °C16Daily low, Jan: 5.2 °C5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Long-run averages from the national weather office, not a forecast.

The figures behind this chart, as a table
RowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daily high13.8 °C15 °C17.4 °C18.1 °C20.1 °C23.5 °C25.3 °C25.7 °C24.1 °C20.7 °C17.1 °C14.4 °C
Daily low5.2 °C5.9 °C7.8 °C9.1 °C11.6 °C14.5 °C15.9 °C15.9 °C14.7 °C12.2 °C8.9 °C6.9 °C

Choosing when to come

Daytime highs average around 26 °C (78 °F) in August, the warmest month, and about 14 °C (57 °F) in January, the coolest. Averages over many years, not a prediction: the forecast for your dates will tell you more once the trip is close.

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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FactValueSource
The property20
NameCasa do RecantoBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Booking.com property number6702809Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Type of propertyApartmentBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Address39 Rua Nova da Alfândega Apartamento, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-430 Porto, PortugalBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Postcode4050-430Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Latitude41.14092012258026Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Longitude-8.617578945023158Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Distance from the centre, straight line1.1 km (0.7 miles)Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W
Direction from the centresouth-westOwn calculation from the coordinates
Walking time to the centre, estimatedabout 15 minutesOwn estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h
Guest score9.0 out of 10Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Number of guest reviews213Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Check-infrom 15:00 to 23:30Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Check-outuntil 11:00Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
ParkingNo parking available.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Photos45 photosBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Data as ofSeptember 2026Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12One-Bedroom Apartment, 1 double bed; 1 sofa bedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Superior Apartment, 1 double bed; 1 sofa bedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Facilities45
Parking: overviewNo parking available.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Internet: overviewWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Internet: Internet servicesofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Dining tableofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Coffee machineofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Cleaning productsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: ToasterofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: StovetopofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: KitchenwareofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Electric kettleofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: KitchenofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: MicrowaveofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: RefrigeratorofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bedroom: LinenofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bedroom: Wardrobe or closetofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Toilet paperofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: TowelsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Bath or showerofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Private bathroomofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: ToiletofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: HairdryerofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: ShowerofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Living Area: Dining areaofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Living Area: SofaofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Living Area: DeskofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: Flat-screen TVofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: Cable channelsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: Satellite channelsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: TVofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Sofa bedofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Clothes rackofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Private entranceofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: IronofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Accessibility: Upper floors accessible by stairs onlyofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Food & Drink: Tea/Coffee makerofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Outdoor & View: River viewofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Outdoor & View: ViewofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Building characteristics: Private apartment in buildingofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Transport: Airport shuttle (extra charge)offeredBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Reception services: Invoice providedofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Miscellaneous: Air conditioningofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Miscellaneous: Non-smoking throughoutofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Miscellaneous: HeatingofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Miscellaneous: Non-smoking roomsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Safety & security: Carbon monoxide detectorofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Porto and its climate100
Coordinates of Porto41.15, -8.61083 decimal degreesWikidata
Population of Porto231,800 · As of 2021.Wikidata
Area of Porto41.42 km²Wikidata
Elevation of Porto104 mWikidata
RegionNorth PortugalWikipedia
DistrictPortoWikipedia
Average daily high in January13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in January5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in January147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in January124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in February15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in February5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in February110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in February129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in March17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in March7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in March95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in March192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in April18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in April9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in April117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in April217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in May20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in May11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in May89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in May258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in June23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in June14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in June39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in June274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in July25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in July15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in July20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in July308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in August25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in August15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in August32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in August295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in September24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in September14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in September71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in September224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in October20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in October12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in October158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in October184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in November17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in November8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in November172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in November139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in December14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in December6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in December181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in December124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Annual rainfall1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Highest temperature recorded40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
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: IPMAWikipedia
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilarinscribed 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 night3 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 stay21 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 hour1.4 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 Z25.35 EURMetro do Porto
Metro single ticket, zones Z31.85 EURMetro 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 fare2.3 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 hour1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket.Metro do Porto
Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network7.75 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 network16.55 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 20262.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower.ERSE
Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more.Renault Portugal
Hostel dorm bed, median per night27.37 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 night27.37 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 night105.56 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 night105.56 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 night220.1 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 night220.1 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 night419.73 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 night419.73 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 band10 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 band15 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+ band50 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 night3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt.Câmara Municipal do Porto
Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026.Taylor's
Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter14.25 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 summer35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated.Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study)
Medium car hire in Porto, average per day38 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 day38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published.Booking.com Cars
Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined5.7 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 combined5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure.Renault Portugal
Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto3 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 picks27.35 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 day100 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 day100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year.Porto Tours (owner figure)
Historic tram, single ride bought on board6 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, adult14 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, adult10 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 time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in from 15:00 to 23:30, check-out until 11:00, and a detail for arrival: “You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”

Is the city centre within walking distance?

Yes. Count on roughly 15 minutes walking, with the centre 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.

Does the property have parking?

Here is what applies: “No parking available.”

Does the property have wifi?

Here is what applies: “WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.”

Are there cooking facilities for guests?

Yes, you can cook: a kitchen is available. It also has dining table, coffee machine, cleaning products, toaster, stovetop, kitchenware, electric kettle and microwave.

Is it accessible?

The property provides upper floors accessible by stairs only. For any other requirements, check with the property before you book.

Can I rely on the guest score?

Yes: it is 9.0 out of 10 from 213 reviews, enough stays for the average to be a fair guide.

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Casa do Recanto

★ 9.0/10 · 213 reviews

Pick your dates to see the rooms and the rate at Casa do Recanto.

Sources

Every figure above comes from one of these sources, and the data sheet names the source of each row.

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    Booking.com listing: Casa do Recanto 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.
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    Own 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.
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    Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
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    Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
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    UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
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    Which? accessed 2026-09-15
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    Metro do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
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    Metro do Porto (official) accessed 2026-09-15
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    ERSE accessed 2026-09-17
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    Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
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    Porto Tours restaurant database accessed 2026-09-17
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    Taylor's accessed 2026-09-17
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    Booking.com Cars accessed 2026-09-17
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    Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
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    Numbeo accessed 2026-09-17
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    Porto Tours (owner figure) accessed 2026-09-17
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    Palacio da Bolsa accessed 2026-09-18
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    Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
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