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Descobertas Boutique Hotel by Aspasios
- 8.7/10 from 799 reviews
- Check-in times: from 15:00
- City centre 1.0 km (0.6 miles) away
Check availability ★ 8.7(799 reviews)
What the stay offers
With 4 stars, Descobertas Boutique Hotel by Aspasios is a hotel at Rua Fonte Taurina 14-22, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-603 Porto, Portugal. The centre is an easy walk: 1.0 km (0.6 miles) to the south, about 15 minutes on foot.
8.7 out of 10 from 799 reviews is a very good result. With that many stays behind it, the score is a proven record rather than a lucky start.
Plan on checking in from 15:00 and checking out until 12:00. Highlights include private bathroom, free wifi, shuttle service, air conditioning, family rooms and non-smoking rooms. Prices vary by date: enter your nights to see the rate that applies.
A tour of Descobertas Boutique Hotel by Aspasios in pictures.
- Type
- Hotel
- Stars
- 4
- Address
- Rua Fonte Taurina 14-22, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-603 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 1.0 km (0.6 miles) as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 15 minutes
- Guest score
- 8.7 out of 10 from 799 reviews
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Parking
- No parking available
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
Where you will be
It stands at Rua Fonte Taurina 14-22, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-603 Porto, Portugal.
A walk of roughly 15 minutes brings you to the centre, 1.0 km (0.6 miles) to the south.
What to know about parking: “No parking available.”
Facilities
Facilities grouped by type. If something you need is missing, ask the property: not everything gets listed.
| Type | What is offered |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Private bathroom, Free WiFi, Shuttle service, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Tour desk, Shower, Minibar |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Bedroom | Wardrobe or closet |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed, Clothes rack |
| Living Area | Desk |
| Media & Technology | Satellite channels, TV |
| Food & Drink | Breakfast in the room, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Parking | No parking available. |
| Reception services | Luggage storage, Tour desk, 24-hour front desk |
| Entertainment & family services | Babysitting/child services (extra charge) |
| Cleaning services | Daily housekeeping, Ironing service (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge) |
| Business facilities | Fax/photocopying |
| Safety & security | Safety deposit box |
| General | Shuttle service (extra charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Wake-up service, Hardwood or parquet floors, Car hire, Lift, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms |
| Accessibility | Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower bathroom sink, Raised toilet, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible |
Highlights
- What is offered
- Private bathroom, Free WiFi, Shuttle service, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Tour desk, Shower, Minibar
Bathroom
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
Bedroom
- What is offered
- Wardrobe or closet
Room amenities
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Living Area
- What is offered
- Desk
Media & Technology
- What is offered
- Satellite channels, TV
Food & Drink
- What is offered
- Breakfast in the room, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
Parking
- What is offered
- No parking available.
Reception services
- What is offered
- Luggage storage, Tour desk, 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & family services
- What is offered
- Babysitting/child services (extra charge)
Cleaning services
- What is offered
- Daily housekeeping, Ironing service (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge)
Business facilities
- What is offered
- Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
- What is offered
- Safety deposit box
General
- What is offered
- Shuttle service (extra charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Wake-up service, Hardwood or parquet floors, Car hire, Lift, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- What is offered
- Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower bathroom sink, Raised toilet, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible
Room choices and rates
On 10 to 12 October 2026, two adults could choose from 2 room types, listed below; availability shifts from night to night, so check your own dates. Flexible rates exist: 6 of the 12 could be cancelled at no cost, though it is worth checking for your dates. Breakfast can be added: the rates offered “Superb breakfast US$17” and “Superb breakfast included”.
Room choices
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Room | 2 guests | not stated |
| Family Room | 2 guests | not stated |
Superior Room
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
Family Room
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
What guests mention
Across 162 reviews, a few themes repeat, set out in the table. Praise goes to the location, breakfast and staff, while opinion is divided on the soundproofing and area quietness.
Most mentioned by guests
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Situated in the Ribeira district near the river, bridge, and many restaurants. | 182 mentions |
| Breakfast | A varied selection including fresh fruit, local treats, and cooked-to-order options. | 83 mentions |
| Staff | Friendly team provides warm service, local tips, and assistance with reservations. | 63 mentions |
| Soundproofing | Internal noise from the kitchen, ventilation systems, and staff conversations is audible. | 27 mentions (critical) |
| Area Quietness | Some rooms are peaceful, while others suffer from street noise and seagulls. | 33 mentions (mixed) |
Location
- What guests say
- Situated in the Ribeira district near the river, bridge, and many restaurants.
- How often
- 182 mentions
Breakfast
- What guests say
- A varied selection including fresh fruit, local treats, and cooked-to-order options.
- How often
- 83 mentions
Staff
- What guests say
- Friendly team provides warm service, local tips, and assistance with reservations.
- How often
- 63 mentions
Soundproofing
- What guests say
- Internal noise from the kitchen, ventilation systems, and staff conversations is audible.
- How often
- 27 mentions (critical)
Area Quietness
- What guests say
- Some rooms are peaceful, while others suffer from street noise and seagulls.
- How often
- 33 mentions (mixed)
Arrival, departure and rules
Plan on checking in from 15:00 and checking out until 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.”
Before you book, the rules in short: “Parking is only possible in a parking lot near the hotel. For further information, please contact the reception. One child up to 3 years old can stay for free at the hotel when sharing the room with their parents (except in Family Room).
A baby cot can be added upon request and availability. Children from 3 to 12 years old are charged EUR 18, including breakfast. Older children are considered adults. Extra adults has a surcharge of EUR 30.
Please note that payment is made at check-in.”
Similar places nearby
Four close alternatives in “Hotels in Porto”, those with ten or more reviews listed first. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descobertas Boutique Hotel by Aspasios (this one) | Hotel | - | 8.7 (799 reviews) | |
| Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site | Hotel | 30 metres | 9.0 (1,073 reviews) | |
| Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira | Hotel | 80 metres | 8.3 (6,740 reviews) | |
| The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel | Hotel | 90 metres | 8.6 (866 reviews) | |
| Porto River Infante | Hotel | 100 metres | 9.3 (1,203 reviews) |
Descobertas Boutique Hotel by Aspasios (this one)
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 8.7 (799 reviews)
Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 30 metres
- Guest score
- 9.0 (1,073 reviews)
Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 80 metres
- Guest score
- 8.3 (6,740 reviews)
The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 90 metres
- Guest score
- 8.6 (866 reviews)
Porto River Infante
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 100 metres
- Guest score
- 9.3 (1,203 reviews)
How much the guest score is worth
A score of 8.7/10, built on 799 reviews. With so many stays counted, no single guest swings the average much, which makes it a dependable guide.
Its place in “Hotels in Porto” is 53 of 87, ranked on score and reviews together, so a single perfect 10 does not beat a 9.1 from two thousand guests.
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 |
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. Treat them as long-term averages rather than a forecast, and look at the forecast a few days before you travel.
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 property21 | ||
| Name | Descobertas Boutique Hotel by Aspasios | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 1369446 | 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 Fonte Taurina 14-22, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-603 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4050-603 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.14062988096551 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.613373813491762 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 1.0 km (0.6 miles) | Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W |
| Direction from the centre | south | 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 | 8.7 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 799 | 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 | No parking available. | 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 | Superior Room, 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Family Room, 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities53 | ||
| Highlight: Private bathroom | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Free WiFi | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Shuttle service | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Air conditioning | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Family rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Non-smoking rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Facilities for disabled guests | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Tour desk | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Shower | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Minibar | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Toilet paper | 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 |
| Bathroom: Shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Wardrobe or closet | 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 |
| Living Area: Desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Satellite channels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Breakfast in the room | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Minibar | 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 | No parking available. | 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 |
| Entertainment & family services: Babysitting/child services (extra charge) | 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: Laundry (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Business facilities: Fax/photocopying | 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: Hardwood or parquet floors | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Car hire | 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: Facilities for disabled guests | 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: 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 |
| 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. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Can I get to the centre on foot?
Yes, and it is a straightforward walk: 1.0 km (0.6 miles) to the centre, about 15 minutes.
Is there parking?
“No parking available.”
Is there wifi?
“WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”
Is breakfast available?
Add breakfast to the rate and pick from “Superb breakfast US$17” and “Superb breakfast included”.
Does the property have accessibility features?
It offers emergency cord in bathroom, lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, toilet with grab rails and wheelchair accessible. For anything else that matters to you, ask the property before booking.
Is the guest score reliable?
Yes, it is reliable: 8.7 out of 10 from 799 reviews gives a fair picture.
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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: Descobertas Boutique Hotel by Aspasios 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