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Fontainhas Hidden Gem
- Guest score 9.5/10, 110 reviews
- Check-in window: from 16:00 to 23:00
- The centre is 940 metres away
Why stay here
Fontainhas Hidden Gem is an apartment at 122 Rua Senhora das Dores, Bonfim, 4000-526 Porto, Portugal. The centre is an easy walk: 940 metres to the south-east, about 15 minutes on foot.
A 9.5 out of 10 from 110 reviews: an outstanding record that stands apart. A well-tested score: a single odd night will barely move it.
Plan on checking in from 16:00 to 23:00 and checking out from 01:00 to 11:00. Highlights include private bathroom, kitchenette, air conditioning, free wifi, view and flat-screen TV. Rates change with the dates, so check the price for your own nights on the booking page.





Rooms and spaces at Fontainhas Hidden Gem.
- Type
- Apartment
- Address
- 122 Rua Senhora das Dores, Bonfim, 4000-526 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 940 metres as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 15 minutes
- Guest score
- 9.5 out of 10 from 110 reviews
- Check-in
- From 16:00 to 23:00
- Check-out
- From 01:00 to 11:00
- Parking
- No parking available
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
Where it is
The address is 122 Rua Senhora das Dores, Bonfim, 4000-526 Porto, Portugal.
You can walk it: the centre is 940 metres off to the south-east, some 15 minutes away.
Parking details: “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, Kitchenette, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, View, Flat-screen TV, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Washing machine, Shower |
| Parking | No parking available. |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Kitchen | Children's high chair, Dining table, Coffee machine, Cleaning products, Toaster, Stovetop, Oven, Tumble dryer, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette |
| Bedroom | Linen, Wardrobe or closet |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Living Area | Dining area, Sofa, Seating area, Desk |
| Media & Technology | Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic, Hardwood or parquet floors, Soundproofing, Private entrance, Iron |
| Accessibility | Upper floors accessible by elevator |
| Food & Drink | Tea/Coffee maker |
| Activities | Temporary art galleries (extra charge) (off site) |
| Outdoor & View | City view, View |
| Building characteristics | Private apartment in building |
| Reception services | Invoice provided |
| Entertainment & family services | Child safety socket covers |
| Miscellaneous | Wheelchair accessible, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Allergy-free room, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, Key access |
- What is offered
- Private bathroom, Kitchenette, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, View, Flat-screen TV, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Washing machine, Shower
- What is offered
- No parking available.
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
- What is offered
- Children's high chair, Dining table, Coffee machine, Cleaning products, Toaster, Stovetop, Oven, Tumble dryer, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette
- What is offered
- Linen, Wardrobe or closet
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
- What is offered
- Dining area, Sofa, Seating area, Desk
- What is offered
- Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic, Hardwood or parquet floors, Soundproofing, Private entrance, Iron
- What is offered
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- What is offered
- Tea/Coffee maker
- What is offered
- Temporary art galleries (extra charge) (off site)
- What is offered
- City view, View
- What is offered
- Private apartment in building
- What is offered
- Invoice provided
- What is offered
- Child safety socket covers
- What is offered
- Wheelchair accessible, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Allergy-free room, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, Key access
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. 1 of the 1 rates on that search could be cancelled free of charge, so flexible booking is usually on offer.
Room types
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Studio | not stated | not stated |
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
What guests say
Across 45 reviews, the same points come up again and again; the table sums them up. Guests praise the location, cleanliness, staff and neighborhood; views are more mixed on the soundproofing.
What guests mention most
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Walkable to the historic center, restaurants, and supermarkets in a safe neighborhood. | 36 mentions |
| Cleanliness | Consistently spotless and fresh-smelling throughout the apartment. | 14 mentions |
| Staff | Responsive team provides clear check-in instructions and helpful local recommendations. | 10 mentions |
| Neighborhood | Situated on a peaceful street away from the city hustle. | 7 mentions |
| Soundproofing | Double-glazed windows block street noise, but the bathroom fan and upstairs neighbors are loud. | 10 mentions (mixed) |
- What guests say
- Walkable to the historic center, restaurants, and supermarkets in a safe neighborhood.
- How often
- 36 mentions
- What guests say
- Consistently spotless and fresh-smelling throughout the apartment.
- How often
- 14 mentions
- What guests say
- Responsive team provides clear check-in instructions and helpful local recommendations.
- How often
- 10 mentions
- What guests say
- Situated on a peaceful street away from the city hustle.
- How often
- 7 mentions
- What guests say
- Double-glazed windows block street noise, but the bathroom fan and upstairs neighbors are loud.
- How often
- 10 mentions (mixed)
House rules and times
Plan on checking in from 16:00 to 23:00 and checking out from 01:00 to 11:00. At check-in: “You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Before you book, the rules in short: “If you require an extra bed, you must notify the property before your arrival. Additional linen changes are available upon request for an additional charge of EUR 10 per stay. Please inform Fontainhas Hidden Gem 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. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.”
Similar places nearby
Worth comparing: four more from “Apartments in Porto”, the well-reviewed ones first and the closest after them. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontainhas Hidden Gem (this one) | Apartment | - | 9.5 (110 reviews) | |
| Try Oporto - São Lázaro | Apartment | 50 metres | 7.9 (204 reviews) | |
| Cozy Studios Porto Sao Lazaro | Apartment | 50 metres | 8.5 (32 reviews) | |
| Porto Loft Living | Apartment | 70 metres | 8.7 (34 reviews) | |
| The Downtown Charming Apartments | Apartment | 70 metres | 9.4 (977 reviews) |
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 9.5 (110 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 50 metres
- Guest score
- 7.9 (204 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 50 metres
- Guest score
- 8.5 (32 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 70 metres
- Guest score
- 8.7 (34 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 70 metres
- Guest score
- 9.4 (977 reviews)
Reading the guest score
A score of 9.5/10, built on 110 reviews. With so many stays counted, no single guest swings the average much, which makes it a dependable guide.
Counted by score and reviews together, it holds 18 of 549 in “Apartments in Porto”, among the top quarter.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
The month-by-month average high and low, so you can pick the right time to visit.
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 visit
Choose August for the warmest average highs, about 26 °C (78 °F), and expect January to be the coolest, near 14 °C (57 °F). Averages over many years, not a prediction: the forecast for your dates will tell you more once the trip is close.
The full data sheet
Every fact with its source: the property's details as published in September 2026, and the distances measured from its coordinates.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The property19 | ||
| Name | Fontainhas Hidden Gem | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 10472935 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Apartment | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | 122 Rua Senhora das Dores, Bonfim, 4000-526 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4000-526 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.145202280912 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.60144604192 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 940 metres | Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W |
| Direction from the centre | south-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 | 9.5 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 110 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 16:00 to 23:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | from 01:00 to 11:00 | 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 Studio | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities73 | ||
| Highlight: Private bathroom | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Kitchenette | 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: View | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Flat-screen TV | 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: Washing machine | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Shower | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: overview | No parking available. | 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 |
| Kitchen: Children's high chair | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Dining table | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Coffee machine | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Cleaning products | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Toaster | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Stovetop | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Oven | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Tumble dryer | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Kitchenware | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Electric kettle | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Washing machine | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Dishwasher | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Microwave | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Refrigerator | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Kitchenette | 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 |
| 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 |
| Bathroom: Shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Dining area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Sofa | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Seating area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Streaming service (like Netflix) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Cable channels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Socket near the bed | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Drying rack for clothing | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Clothes rack | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Hypoallergenic | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Hardwood or parquet floors | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Soundproofing | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Private entrance | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Iron | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Upper floors accessible by elevator | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Tea/Coffee maker | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Temporary art galleries (extra charge) (off site) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoor & View: City view | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoor & View: View | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Building characteristics: Private apartment in building | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Entertainment & family services: Child safety socket covers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Wheelchair accessible | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Designated smoking area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Air conditioning | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Non-smoking throughout | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Allergy-free room | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Heating | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Soundproof rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Lift | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Facilities for disabled guests | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Non-smoking rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Fire extinguishers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Key access | 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 16:00 to 23:00 and check-out from 01:00 to 11:00. Worth knowing: “You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Is the city centre within walking distance?
Yes. Count on roughly 15 minutes walking, with the centre 940 metres away.
Can I park at the property?
Here is what applies: “No parking available.”
Does the property have wifi?
Here is what applies: “WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”
Can guests prepare their own meals?
Yes, the property has a kitchenette. It also has children's high chair, dining table, coffee machine, cleaning products, toaster, stovetop, oven and tumble dryer.
Does the property have accessibility features?
Accessibility features include upper floors accessible by elevator. If you need something not listed, contact the property before you book.
Is the guest score reliable?
The score carries weight: 9.5 out of 10 from 110 reviews, a fair guide after so many stays.

Fontainhas Hidden Gem
★ 9.5/10 · 110 reviewsAdd your dates at Fontainhas Hidden Gem to see the rooms and the rate for your nights.
Sources
Each figure above is drawn from one of these sources, with the data sheet naming the source of every row.
- 1Booking.com listing: Fontainhas Hidden Gem 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
