Fontainhas River Residence

Book an apartment in the Porto area, 1.0 km (0.6 miles) from the centre. Guest score 8.5/10 from 394 reviews. Check-in from 15:00 to 00:00. Rooms and rates.

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Fontainhas River Residence

  • Guest score 8.5/10, 394 reviews
  • Check-in times: from 15:00 to 00:00
  • Free public parking is possible at a location nearby
  • City centre 1.0 km (0.6 miles) away
Check availability ★ 8.5(394 reviews)

What you get

You will find Fontainhas River Residence, an apartment, at Passeio das Fontainhas 34, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-236 Porto, Portugal. The centre is an easy walk: 1.0 km (0.6 miles) to the south-east, about 15 minutes on foot.

8.5 out of 10 from 394 reviews is a very good result. A well-tested score: a single odd night will barely move it.

Plan on checking in from 15:00 to 00:00 and checking out from 00:00 to 11:00. Among the facilities you will find parking, private bathroom, air conditioning, free wifi, family rooms and airport shuttle. The nightly price depends on your dates; you will see it as soon as you choose them.

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Inside Fontainhas River Residence.

Type
Apartment
Address
Passeio das Fontainhas 34, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-236 Porto, Portugal
To the centre
1.0 km (0.6 miles) as the crow flies
On foot
about 15 minutes
Guest score
8.5 out of 10 from 394 reviews
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge

Location and nearby

It stands at Passeio das Fontainhas 34, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-236 Porto, Portugal.

The centre is 1.0 km (0.6 miles) away to the south-east: about 15 minutes on foot.

Parking details: “Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).”

Facilities

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

TypeWhat is offered
HighlightsParking, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Airport shuttle, Free parking, Non-smoking rooms, Flat-screen TV, Street parking
ParkingFree public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible). Street parking
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
KitchenDining table, Coffee machine, Cleaning products, Toaster, Stovetop, Oven, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Washing machine, Microwave, Refrigerator
BedroomLinen, Wardrobe or closet
BathroomToilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
Living AreaDining area, Sofa, Seating area, Desk
Media & TechnologyFlat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV
Room amenitiesSocket near the bed, Sofa bed, Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Hardwood or parquet floors, Tile/marble floor, Soundproofing, Iron
AccessibilityUpper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & DrinkBreakfast in the room, Tea/Coffee maker
Building characteristicsPrivate apartment in building
TransportAirport shuttle (extra charge)
Reception servicesInvoice provided
MiscellaneousAir conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Safety & securityFire extinguishers, Smoke alarms, Key access
Highlights
What is offered
Parking, Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Airport shuttle, Free parking, Non-smoking rooms, Flat-screen TV, Street parking
Parking
What is offered
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible). Street parking
Internet
What is offered
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
Kitchen
What is offered
Dining table, Coffee machine, Cleaning products, Toaster, Stovetop, Oven, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Washing machine, Microwave, Refrigerator
Bedroom
What is offered
Linen, Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
What is offered
Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
Living Area
What is offered
Dining area, Sofa, Seating area, Desk
Media & Technology
What is offered
Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV
Room amenities
What is offered
Socket near the bed, Sofa bed, Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Hardwood or parquet floors, Tile/marble floor, Soundproofing, Iron
Accessibility
What is offered
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
What is offered
Breakfast in the room, Tea/Coffee maker
Building characteristics
What is offered
Private apartment in building
Transport
What is offered
Airport shuttle (extra charge)
Reception services
What is offered
Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
What is offered
Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
What is offered
Fire extinguishers, Smoke alarms, Key access

Rooms and rates

4 room types came up for two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026, shown in the table below. Availability changes night by night, so check your own dates. Free cancellation applied to 8 of the 8 rates found, which means flexible options are often available.

You can add breakfast, with the rates offering “Exceptional breakfast US$21” and “Exceptional breakfast included”.

Room choices

Room typeSleepsBeds
Studio Apartment with Balcony - Second Floornot statednot stated
Studio Apartment with River View - Third Floornot statednot stated
Studio Apartment with River View - First floornot statednot stated
Studio Apartment with Terrace - First Floornot statednot stated
Studio Apartment with Balcony - Second Floor
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
not stated
Studio Apartment with River View - Third Floor
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
not stated
Studio Apartment with River View - First floor
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
not stated
Studio Apartment with Terrace - First Floor
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
not stated

Guest feedback

Across 82 reviews, the same points come up again and again; the table sums them up. Guests single out the location, staff, views and room cleanliness; opinion is more divided on the stairs.

What guests talk about

TopicWhat guests sayHow often
LocationShort walk to the historic centre and river, with public parking nearby.76 mentions
StaffFriendly team provide a warm welcome and helpful local recommendations.22 mentions
ViewsFront-facing apartments overlook the river and bridge.17 mentions
Room CleanlinessTidy and well-maintained living spaces.18 mentions
StairsSteep, narrow steps to upper floors with no elevator available.8 mentions (critical)
Location
What guests say
Short walk to the historic centre and river, with public parking nearby.
How often
76 mentions
Staff
What guests say
Friendly team provide a warm welcome and helpful local recommendations.
How often
22 mentions
Views
What guests say
Front-facing apartments overlook the river and bridge.
How often
17 mentions
Room Cleanliness
What guests say
Tidy and well-maintained living spaces.
How often
18 mentions
Stairs
What guests say
Steep, narrow steps to upper floors with no elevator available.
How often
8 mentions (critical)

Arrival, departure and rules

Plan on checking in from 15:00 to 00:00 and checking out from 00:00 to 11:00. 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: “Please note that this building does not have a lift. Please note that underage guests travelling without their parents must present a valid permission form. Please note that car access to the property and parking will be restricted during São João festivities, on the 24th of June and the previous 2 weeks.

For safety, legal, habitability, and guest comfort reasons, we do not accept reservations for more than 2 rooms or groups of more than 8 people, parties, bachelor parties, similar events or people outside the reservation inside the property. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Fontainhas River Residence 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.”

Similar places nearby

Four close alternatives in “Apartments in Porto”, those with ten or more reviews listed first. Distances are straight lines.

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Fontainhas River Residence (this one)Apartment-8.5 (394 reviews)
Douro & Bridge Views l Boutique Apartments by LovelystayApartment70 metres7.5 (109 reviews)
New Life - SÉ CATEDRAL STUDIO - 1TApartment90 metres8.8 (33 reviews)
GuestReady - Daisy boutiqueApartment130 metres8.5 (21 reviews)
Fontaínhas Stylish Apartment by DA'HOMEApartment170 metres8.7 (87 reviews)
Fontainhas River Residence (this one)
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
-
Guest score
8.5 (394 reviews)
Douro & Bridge Views l Boutique Apartments by Lovelystay
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
70 metres
Guest score
7.5 (109 reviews)
New Life - SÉ CATEDRAL STUDIO - 1T
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
90 metres
Guest score
8.8 (33 reviews)
GuestReady - Daisy boutique
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
130 metres
Guest score
8.5 (21 reviews)
Fontaínhas Stylish Apartment by DA'HOME
Type
Apartment
Area
Distance
170 metres
Guest score
8.7 (87 reviews)

See all of “Apartments in Porto”

What the score and its reviews tell you

8.5 out of 10 from 394 reviews. With that many stays behind it, one unhappy or delighted guest hardly moves the average, so it is a fair picture of what to expect.

By score and number of reviews together, it takes 229 of 549 in “Apartments in Porto”: a lone 10 weighs less than a 9.1 from a couple of thousand guests.

Temperatures in Porto through the year

Average daily highs and lows by month, helping you decide when to travel.

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

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

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

Choosing when to come

For the warmest days, aim for August, when average highs reach about 26 °C (78 °F); January is the coolest month, with highs around 14 °C (57 °F). 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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FactValueSource
The property22
NameFontainhas River ResidenceBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Booking.com property number3225049Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Type of propertyApartmentBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
AddressPasseio das Fontainhas 34, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-236 Porto, PortugalBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Postcode4000-236Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Latitude41.142769Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Longitude-8.602905Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Distance from the centre, straight line1.0 km (0.6 miles)Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W
Direction from the centresouth-eastOwn calculation from the coordinates
Walking time to the centre, estimatedabout 15 minutesOwn estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h
Guest score8.5 out of 10Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Number of guest reviews394Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Check-infrom 15:00 to 00:00Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Check-outfrom 00:00 to 11:00Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
ParkingFree public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Photos45 photosBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Data as ofSeptember 2026Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Studio Apartment with Balcony - Second FloorBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Studio Apartment with River View - Third FloorBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Studio Apartment with River View - First floorBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Studio Apartment with Terrace - First FloorBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Facilities63
Highlight: ParkingyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Private bathroomyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Air conditioningyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Free WiFiyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Family roomsyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Airport shuttleyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Free parkingyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Non-smoking roomsyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Flat-screen TVyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Street parkingyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Parking: overviewFree public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Parking: Street parkingofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Internet: overviewWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Internet: Internet servicesofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Dining tableofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Coffee machineofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Cleaning productsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: ToasterofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: StovetopofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: OvenofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: KitchenwareofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Electric kettleofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Washing machineofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: MicrowaveofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: RefrigeratorofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bedroom: LinenofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bedroom: Wardrobe or closetofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Toilet paperofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: TowelsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Private bathroomofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: ToiletofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Free toiletriesofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: HairdryerofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: ShowerofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Living Area: Dining areaofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Living Area: SofaofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Living Area: Seating areaofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Living Area: DeskofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: Flat-screen TVofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: Cable channelsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: TVofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Socket near the bedofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Sofa bedofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Drying rack for clothingofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Clothes rackofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Hardwood or parquet floorsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Tile/marble floorofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: SoundproofingofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: IronofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Accessibility: Upper floors accessible by stairs onlyofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Food & Drink: Breakfast in the roomofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Food & Drink: Tea/Coffee makerofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Building characteristics: Private apartment in buildingofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Transport: Airport shuttle (extra charge)offeredBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Reception services: Invoice providedofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Miscellaneous: Air conditioningofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Miscellaneous: Non-smoking throughoutofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Miscellaneous: HeatingofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Miscellaneous: Family roomsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Miscellaneous: Non-smoking roomsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Safety & security: Fire extinguishersofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Safety & security: Smoke alarmsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Safety & security: Key accessofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Porto and its climate100
Coordinates of Porto41.15, -8.61083 decimal degreesWikidata
Population of Porto231,800 · As of 2021.Wikidata
Area of Porto41.42 km²Wikidata
Elevation of Porto104 mWikidata
RegionNorth PortugalWikipedia
DistrictPortoWikipedia
Average daily high in January13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in January5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in January147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in January124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in February15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in February5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in February110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in February129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in March17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in March7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in March95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in March192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in April18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in April9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in April117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in April217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in May20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in May11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in May89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in May258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in June23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in June14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in June39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in June274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in July25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in July15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in July20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in July308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in August25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in August15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in August32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in August295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in September24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in September14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in September71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in September224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in October20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in October12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in October158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in October184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in November17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in November8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in November172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in November139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in December14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in December6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in December181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in December124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Annual rainfall1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Highest temperature recorded40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Lowest temperature recorded-3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilarinscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia.UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Municipal tourist tax per night3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025).Câmara Municipal do Porto
Tourist tax cap per stay21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority.Which?
Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free.Metro do Porto
Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z25.35 EURMetro do Porto
Metro single ticket, zones Z31.85 EURMetro do Porto
Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre)27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4.porto-north-portugal.com
Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre)2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR.Metro do Porto (official)
Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra.Metro do Porto
Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket.Metro do Porto
Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts.Metro do Porto
Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only.Metro do Porto
Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February)14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate.Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study)
Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August)35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated.Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study)
Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 20262.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower.ERSE
Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more.Renault Portugal
Hostel dorm bed, median per night27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season.Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours
Hostel dorm bed, median per night27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season.Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours
Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season.Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours
Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season.Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours
Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season.Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours
Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season.Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours
Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season.Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours
Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season.Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours
A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026.Porto Tours restaurant database
A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026.Porto Tours restaurant database
An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026.Porto Tours restaurant database
Porto tourist tax per person per night3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt.Câmara Municipal do Porto
Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026.Taylor's
Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated.Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study)
Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated.Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study)
Medium car hire in Porto, average per day38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year.Booking.com Cars
Medium car hire in Porto, average per day38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published.Booking.com Cars
Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure.Renault Portugal
Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used)5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in.Renault Portugal
Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure.Renault Portugal
Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto3 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026.Numbeo
Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026.GetYourGuide and Viator listings
Premium car hire in Porto, per day100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates.Porto Tours (owner figure)
Premium car hire in Porto, per day100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year.Porto Tours (owner figure)
Historic tram, single ride bought on board6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network.STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides
Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior.Palacio da Bolsa
Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday.Museus e Monumentos de Portugal

Common questions

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check in from 15:00 to 00:00 and out from 00:00 to 11:00. 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.”

Is the city centre within walking distance?

Yes: the centre is 1.0 km (0.6 miles) away, about 15 minutes on foot.

Does the property have parking?

In short: “Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).”

Is there wifi?

In short: “WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”

Is there breakfast?

Add breakfast to the rate and pick from “Exceptional breakfast US$21” and “Exceptional breakfast included”.

Can guests prepare their own meals?

You will not have a full kitchen, though the property provides dining table, coffee machine, cleaning products, toaster, stovetop, oven, kitchenware and electric kettle.

Is it accessible?

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

Is the guest score a dependable guide?

It is dependable: 394 reviews have rated it 8.5 out of 10, enough for a fair average.

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Fontainhas River Residence

★ 8.5/10 · 394 reviews

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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.

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    Booking.com listing: Fontainhas River Residence accessed 2026-09-15Property type, address, coordinates, stars, guest score and reviews, check-in and check-out, facilities, house rules, the review summary and the room types of a dated search.
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    Own calculation from the coordinatesStraight-line distance from 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W; walking time estimated as that distance plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h.
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