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Castelo Santa Catarina
- Guest score 9.2/10, 2,174 reviews
- Check-in from 14:00 to 00:00
- The centre is 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away
What you get
Set at Rua de Santa Catarina, 1347, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-457 Porto, Portugal, Castelo Santa Catarina is a guest house. The centre is an easy walk: 1.1 km (0.7 miles) to the north-east, about 15 minutes on foot.
A 9.2 out of 10 from 2,174 reviews: an outstanding record that stands apart. A record built over hundreds of stays: the score is proven, not a chance result.
Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00 and check-out from 06:00 to 12:00. You get parking, private bathroom, air conditioning, free wifi, family rooms and airport shuttle. What you pay follows the calendar, so the rate for your nights appears at booking.





A tour of Castelo Santa Catarina in pictures.
- Type
- Guest house
- Address
- Rua de Santa Catarina, 1347, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-457 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 1.1 km (0.7 miles) as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 15 minutes
- Guest score
- 9.2 out of 10 from 2,174 reviews
- Check-in
- From 14:00 to 00:00
- Check-out
- From 06:00 to 12:00
- Parking
- Private parking is possible on site and costs € 14 per day
- Internet
- WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge
- Breakfast
- Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go
Where you will be
You will find it at Rua de Santa Catarina, 1347, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-457 Porto, Portugal.
The centre lies 1.1 km (0.7 miles) to the north-east, around 15 minutes on foot.
What to know about parking: “Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 14 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 | Parking, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Airport shuttle, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Flat-screen TV, Private parking |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer |
| Bedroom | Linen |
| Outdoors | Terrace, Garden |
| Kitchen | Electric kettle |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed, Clothes rack |
| Activities | Bicycle rental (extra charge), Hiking (off site) |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV |
| Food & Drink | Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne (extra charge), Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Bar |
| Internet | WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Parking | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 14 per day. Accessible parking |
| Reception services | Invoice provided, Concierge service, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk |
| Cleaning services | Daily housekeeping, Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge) |
| Business facilities | Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge) |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, 24-hour security, Safety deposit box |
| General | Shuttle service (extra charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Wake-up service, Heating, Car hire, Chapel/shrine, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Non-smoking rooms |
| Accessibility | Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower bathroom sink, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only |
- What is offered
- Parking, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Airport shuttle, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Flat-screen TV, Private parking
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer
- What is offered
- Linen
- What is offered
- Terrace, Garden
- What is offered
- Electric kettle
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
- What is offered
- Bicycle rental (extra charge), Hiking (off site)
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV
- What is offered
- Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne (extra charge), Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Bar
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. Internet services
- What is offered
- Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 14 per day. Accessible parking
- What is offered
- Invoice provided, Concierge service, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk
- What is offered
- Daily housekeeping, Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge)
- What is offered
- Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge)
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, 24-hour security, Safety deposit box
- What is offered
- Shuttle service (extra charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Wake-up service, Heating, Car hire, Chapel/shrine, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Non-smoking rooms
- What is offered
- Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower bathroom sink, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room types and rates
A search for two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026 returned 1 room type, set out in the table below. Nightly availability moves, so check your dates. Free cancellation applied to 2 of the 3 rates found, which means flexible options are often available.
Breakfast appears among the rates, with “Superb breakfast included” and “Superb breakfast US$17” on offer.
Room categories
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Double/Twin Room - Garden | not stated | not stated |
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
What guests mention
Across 408 reviews, a few themes repeat, set out in the table. Guests praise the location, breakfast, staff and cleanliness; views are more mixed on the value for money.
What guests talk about
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | A 20-minute walk to the center and near a metro, though the return is uphill. | 222 mentions |
| Breakfast | Served in a historic dining hall with a wide variety of hot and cold options. | 195 mentions |
| Staff | Helpful team assist with luggage and provide umbrellas during rainy weather. | 181 mentions |
| Cleanliness | Bedrooms and common areas are spotless and well-maintained. | 80 mentions |
| Value For Money | Competitive room rates, though parking incurs an additional daily fee. | 62 mentions (mixed) |
- What guests say
- A 20-minute walk to the center and near a metro, though the return is uphill.
- How often
- 222 mentions
- What guests say
- Served in a historic dining hall with a wide variety of hot and cold options.
- How often
- 195 mentions
- What guests say
- Helpful team assist with luggage and provide umbrellas during rainy weather.
- How often
- 181 mentions
- What guests say
- Bedrooms and common areas are spotless and well-maintained.
- How often
- 80 mentions
- What guests say
- Competitive room rates, though parking incurs an additional daily fee.
- How often
- 62 mentions (mixed)
Arrival, departure and rules
Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00 and check-out from 06:00 to 12:00. What to expect at check-in: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
A few things to settle before you arrive: “Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Castelo Santa Catarina 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. In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.”
Similar places nearby
Worth comparing: four more from “Guest houses and B&Bs in Porto”, the well-reviewed ones first and the closest after them. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castelo Santa Catarina (this one) | Guest house | - | 9.2 (2,174 reviews) | |
| Costa do Sol B&B | Bed and breakfast | 70 metres | 8.0 (1,283 reviews) | |
| Faria Guimares Porto Centro | Guest house | 340 metres | 7.5 (518 reviews) | |
| Porto Riad - Guest House | Bed and breakfast | 360 metres | 7.4 (750 reviews) | |
| Pedra Iberica | Guest house | 390 metres | 8.7 (1,228 reviews) |
- Type
- Guest house
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 9.2 (2,174 reviews)
- Type
- Bed and breakfast
- Area
- Distance
- 70 metres
- Guest score
- 8.0 (1,283 reviews)
- Type
- Guest house
- Area
- Distance
- 340 metres
- Guest score
- 7.5 (518 reviews)
- Type
- Bed and breakfast
- Area
- Distance
- 360 metres
- Guest score
- 7.4 (750 reviews)
- Type
- Guest house
- Area
- Distance
- 390 metres
- Guest score
- 8.7 (1,228 reviews)
Reading the guest score
9.2 out of 10, over 2,174 reviews. One guest's good or bad night will hardly move an average that size, so the score reflects the usual experience.
On score and reviews combined, it comes 14 of 63 in “Guest houses and B&Bs in Porto”, well inside the top quarter.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
Average daily highs and lows by month, helping you decide when to travel.
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 |
When to come
For the warmest days, aim for August, when average highs reach about 26 °C (78 °F); January is the coolest month, with highs around 14 °C (57 °F). The figures describe a typical year; a glance at the forecast before you leave settles what to 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 property20 | ||
| Name | Castelo Santa Catarina | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 39099 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Guest house | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | Rua de Santa Catarina, 1347, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-457 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4000-457 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.15825897880333 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.60459491610527 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W |
| Direction from the centre | north-east | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time to the centre, estimated | about 15 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 | 2,174 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 14:00 to 00:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | from 06:00 to 12:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Breakfast | Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 14 per day. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet | WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Photos | 40 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 | Double/Twin Room - Garden | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities70 | ||
| 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: 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: Facilities for disabled guests | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Non-smoking rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Flat-screen TV | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Private parking | 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: 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: Hairdryer | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Linen | 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: Electric kettle | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Socket near the bed | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Clothes rack | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Bicycle rental (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Hiking (off site) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Satellite channels | 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: Coffee house on site | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Wine/champagne (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: Breakfast in the room | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Bar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: overview | WiFi is available in public 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 not needed) and costs € 14 per day. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: Accessible parking | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Concierge service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Luggage storage | 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: 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 | 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 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: 24-hour security | 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: Designated smoking area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Air conditioning | 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: Car hire | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Chapel/shrine | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Family rooms | 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 |
| Accessibility: Emergency cord in bathroom | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Lower bathroom sink | 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: Upper floors accessible by stairs only | 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 time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00 and check-out from 06:00 to 12:00. Worth knowing: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Can I walk to the city centre?
Yes. Count on roughly 15 minutes walking, with the centre 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
Can I park at the property?
In short: “Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 14 per day.”
Is wifi available?
In short: “WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.”
Is there breakfast?
Yes: Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go.
Can guests prepare their own meals?
Cooking at the property is limited to electric kettle; there is no full kitchen.
Does the property have accessibility features?
Accessibility features include emergency cord in bathroom, lower bathroom sink, toilet with grab rails, wheelchair accessible and upper floors accessible by stairs only. If you need something not listed, contact the property before you book.
Is the guest score reliable?
Yes, it is reliable: 9.2 out of 10 from 2,174 reviews gives a fair picture.

Castelo Santa Catarina
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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: Castelo Santa Catarina 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
