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Dorma Essenzia Porto
- 8.9/10 from 2,903 reviews
- Check-in times: from 15:00 to 00:00
- 850 metres from the centre
Check availability ★ 8.9(2,903 reviews)
Reasons to book
Dorma Essenzia Porto is a hotel with 4 stars, at Rua da Torrinha, 282, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-610 Porto, Portugal. You can walk to the centre, 850 metres to the west, in around 15 minutes.
8.9 out of 10 from 2,903 reviews is a very good result. Hundreds of stays stand behind that score: a proven record rather than a lucky start.
Check-in: from 15:00 to 00:00. Check-out: until 12:00. Highlights include parking, private bathroom, air conditioning, free wifi, airport shuttle and fitness centre. Prices vary by date: enter your nights to see the rate that applies.
Rooms and spaces at Dorma Essenzia Porto.
- Type
- Hotel
- Stars
- 4
- Address
- Rua da Torrinha, 282, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-610 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 850 metres as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 15 minutes
- Guest score
- 8.9 out of 10 from 2,903 reviews
- Check-in
- From 15:00 to 00:00
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Parking
- Private parking is possible on site and costs € 15 per day
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
- Breakfast
- Continental
The location
The address is Rua da Torrinha, 282, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-610 Porto, Portugal.
A walk of roughly 15 minutes brings you to the centre, 850 metres to the west. A location rating of 8.3 out of 10 from guests.
Parking: “Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 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, Airport shuttle, Fitness centre, Flat-screen TV, Non-smoking rooms, Shower, Minibar |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Bedroom | Linen, Wardrobe or closet |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed |
| Activities | Tour or class about local culture (extra charge) |
| Living Area | Desk |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV |
| Food & Drink | Wine/champagne (extra charge), Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Minibar |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Parking | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 per day. Parking garage |
| Services | Shuttle service (extra charge), Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Wake-up service, Laundry (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge), 24-hour front desk |
| Reception services | Invoice provided |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Safety deposit box |
| General | Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Soundproofing, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Non-smoking rooms |
| Accessibility | Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator |
| Wellness | Fitness, Fitness centre |
Highlights
- What is offered
- Parking, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Airport shuttle, Fitness centre, Flat-screen TV, Non-smoking rooms, Shower, Minibar
Bathroom
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
Bedroom
- What is offered
- Linen, Wardrobe or closet
Room amenities
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- What is offered
- Tour or class about local culture (extra charge)
Living Area
- What is offered
- Desk
Media & Technology
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone, TV
Food & Drink
- What is offered
- Wine/champagne (extra charge), Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Minibar
Internet
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
Parking
- What is offered
- Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 per day. Parking garage
Services
- What is offered
- Shuttle service (extra charge), Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Wake-up service, Laundry (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge), 24-hour front desk
Reception services
- What is offered
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Safety deposit box
General
- What is offered
- Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Soundproofing, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- What is offered
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
- What is offered
- Fitness, Fitness centre
Room types and rates
On 10 to 12 October 2026, two adults could choose from 3 room types, listed below; availability shifts from night to night, so check your own dates. Free cancellation applied to 9 of the 10 rates found, which means flexible options are often available. Breakfast appears among the rates, with “Very good breakfast US$14” and “Very good breakfast included” on offer.
Room categories
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Double or Twin Room | 2 guests | 1 double bed |
| Double or Twin Room with Balcony | 2 guests | not stated |
| Double Room with Parking | 2 guests | not stated |
Double or Twin Room
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- 1 double bed
Double or Twin Room with Balcony
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
Double Room with Parking
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
Guest feedback
The same points recur through 392 reviews, and the table below gathers them. Guests single out the location, staff, breakfast and cleanliness; opinion is more divided on the value for money.
Guest feedback summary
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Situated in a quiet neighbourhood a 15 to 20-minute walk from the city centre. | 193 mentions |
| Staff | Friendly, professional team who are attentive and eager to help guests. | 201 mentions |
| Breakfast | A varied buffet featuring high-quality local products and plenty of options. | 139 mentions |
| Cleanliness | Consistently tidy and spotless guest rooms and bathrooms. | 119 mentions |
| Value For Money | Fair room prices, although breakfast and parking fees are considered high. | 69 mentions (mixed) |
Location
- What guests say
- Situated in a quiet neighbourhood a 15 to 20-minute walk from the city centre.
- How often
- 193 mentions
Staff
- What guests say
- Friendly, professional team who are attentive and eager to help guests.
- How often
- 201 mentions
Breakfast
- What guests say
- A varied buffet featuring high-quality local products and plenty of options.
- How often
- 139 mentions
Cleanliness
- What guests say
- Consistently tidy and spotless guest rooms and bathrooms.
- How often
- 119 mentions
Value For Money
- What guests say
- Fair room prices, although breakfast and parking fees are considered high.
- How often
- 69 mentions (mixed)
Check-in and house rules
Check-in: from 15:00 to 00:00. Check-out: until 12:00. Check-in details: “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.”
Good to know before you book: “Reservations with more than 3 rooms may be subject to supplements and special conditions. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Dorma Essenzia Porto 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. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.”
Similar places nearby
Four alternatives from “Where to stay in Cedofeita”: the best-reviewed first, then the nearest. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorma Essenzia Porto (this one) | Hotel | - | 8.9 (2,903 reviews) | |
| VIVA Central Downtown Studio | Apartment | 20 metres | 9.6 (12 reviews) | |
| TMH Torrinha | Apartment | 30 metres | 8.1 (78 reviews) | |
| Tasteful 2BR Flat in Art District by LovelyStay | Apartment | 40 metres | 7.7 (48 reviews) | |
| Budget-Friendly Studio with Balcony in Rosario | Apartment | 130 metres | 7.6 (82 reviews) |
Dorma Essenzia Porto (this one)
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 8.9 (2,903 reviews)
VIVA Central Downtown Studio
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 20 metres
- Guest score
- 9.6 (12 reviews)
TMH Torrinha
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 30 metres
- Guest score
- 8.1 (78 reviews)
Tasteful 2BR Flat in Art District by LovelyStay
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 40 metres
- Guest score
- 7.7 (48 reviews)
Budget-Friendly Studio with Balcony in Rosario
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 130 metres
- Guest score
- 7.6 (82 reviews)
Reading the guest score
A score of 8.9/10, built on 2,903 reviews. With so many stays counted, no single guest swings the average much, which makes it a dependable guide.
On score and reviews combined, it comes 16 of 66 in “Where to stay in Cedofeita”, well inside the top quarter.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
Average daily high and low for each month, to help you choose when to come.
Daily highDaily low
Long-run averages from the national weather office, not a forecast.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 13.8 °C | 15 °C | 17.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 23.5 °C | 25.3 °C | 25.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 20.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 14.4 °C |
| Daily low | 5.2 °C | 5.9 °C | 7.8 °C | 9.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 14.5 °C | 15.9 °C | 15.9 °C | 14.7 °C | 12.2 °C | 8.9 °C | 6.9 °C |
Choosing when to come
Choose August for the warmest average highs, about 26 °C (78 °F), and expect January to be the coolest, near 14 °C (57 °F). 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 property24 | ||
| Name | Dorma Essenzia Porto | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 7523906 | 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 da Torrinha, 282, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-610 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4050-610 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.152511315409065 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.620436743204118 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 850 metres | Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W |
| Direction from the centre | west | 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 | 8.9 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 2,903 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Location score | 8.3 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 15:00 to 00:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | until 12:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Breakfast | Continental | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 per day. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Photos | 45 photos | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Data as of | September 2026 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Double or Twin Room, 2 guests, 1 double bed | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Double or Twin Room with Balcony, 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Double Room with Parking, 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities57 | ||
| 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: Airport shuttle | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Fitness centre | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Flat-screen TV | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Non-smoking rooms | 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: Towels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Private bathroom | 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: Linen | 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 |
| Activities: Tour or class about local culture (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: 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: 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: Minibar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: overview | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: Internet services | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: overview | Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 per day. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: Parking garage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: Shuttle service (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: Daily housekeeping | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: Luggage storage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: Wake-up service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: Laundry (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: Airport shuttle (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: 24-hour front desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | 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: Safety deposit box | 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: Heating | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Soundproofing | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Soundproof rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Lift | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Non-smoking rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Entire unit wheelchair accessible | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Upper floors accessible by elevator | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Fitness | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Fitness centre | 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
When is check-in, and when is check-out?
Check-in from 15:00 to 00:00, check-out until 12:00, and a detail for 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.”
Is the centre close enough to walk to?
Yes. Count on roughly 15 minutes walking, with the centre 850 metres away.
Is there parking?
The details: “Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 per day.”
Does the property have wifi?
The details: “WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”
Can I get breakfast at the property?
Breakfast is available: Continental.
Does the property have accessibility features?
You will find entire unit wheelchair accessible and upper floors accessible by elevator. Ask the property about any other accessibility needs before booking.
Can I rely on the guest score?
It is dependable: 2,903 reviews have rated it 8.9 out of 10, enough for a fair average.
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Sources
Each figure above is drawn from one of these sources, with the data sheet naming the source of every row.
- 1Booking.com listing: Dorma Essenzia Porto 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