Gardenia Urban Retreat

Your base in the Porto area: a guest house, 820 metres from the centre. Guest score 8.0/10 from 489 reviews. Check-in from 15:00 to 23:00. Rooms and rates.

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Gardenia Urban Retreat

  • 8.0/10 from 489 reviews
  • Check-in window: from 15:00 to 23:00
  • The centre is 820 metres away
Check availability ★ 8.0(489 reviews)

What the stay offers

Gardenia Urban Retreat is a guest house at 50 Rua da Firmeza, Bonfim, 4000-224 Porto, Portugal. The centre is an easy walk: 820 metres to the east, about 15 minutes on foot.

A score of 8.0 out of 10 from 489 reviews is a good sign. A well-tested score: a single odd night will barely move it.

Plan on checking in from 15:00 to 23:00 and checking out until 11:00. Among the facilities you will find pets allowed, private bathroom, free wifi and cable channels. The nightly price depends on your dates; you will see it as soon as you choose them.

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Inside Gardenia Urban Retreat.

Type
Guest house
Address
50 Rua da Firmeza, Bonfim, 4000-224 Porto, Portugal
To the centre
820 metres as the crow flies
On foot
about 15 minutes
Guest score
8.0 out of 10 from 489 reviews
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Parking
No parking available
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge

Location and nearby

You will find it at 50 Rua da Firmeza, Bonfim, 4000-224 Porto, Portugal.

A walk of roughly 15 minutes brings you to the centre, 820 metres to the east.

Parking: “No parking available.”

Facilities

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

TypeWhat is offered
HighlightsPets allowed, Private bathroom, Free WiFi, Cable channels
BathroomPrivate bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer
OutdoorsTerrace
KitchenElectric kettle, Refrigerator
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Media & TechnologyCable channels, Satellite channels, TV
Food & DrinkTea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. Internet services
ParkingNo parking available.
GeneralAir conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Ironing facilities
Highlights
What is offered
Pets allowed, Private bathroom, Free WiFi, Cable channels
Bathroom
What is offered
Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer
Outdoors
What is offered
Terrace
Kitchen
What is offered
Electric kettle, Refrigerator
Pets
What is offered
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
What is offered
Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV
Food & Drink
What is offered
Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
What is offered
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge. Internet services
Parking
What is offered
No parking available.
General
What is offered
Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Ironing facilities

Room choices and rates

5 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. 7 of the 14 rates on that search could be cancelled free of charge, so flexible booking is usually on offer.

Room choices

Room typeSleepsBeds
Standard Studionot statednot stated
Deluxe Studionot statednot stated
Studio with Balconynot statednot stated
Studio with Terracenot statednot stated
Deluxe Double Studionot statednot stated
Standard Studio
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
not stated
Deluxe Studio
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
not stated
Studio with Balcony
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
not stated
Studio with Terrace
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
not stated
Deluxe Double Studio
Sleeps
not stated
Beds
not stated

Guest reviews

Across 142 reviews, the same points come up again and again; the table sums them up. Praise goes to the location and cleanliness, while opinion is divided on the breakfast, shower and noise levels.

What guests talk about

TopicWhat guests sayHow often
LocationCentral and walkable to the metro, shops, and historic sites on a quiet street.110 mentions
CleanlinessInteriors are kept spotless, tidy, and well-maintained throughout the accommodation.38 mentions
BreakfastServed at a nearby cafe, but options are limited to basic pastries and coffee.44 mentions (mixed)
ShowerWeak water pressure, limited hot water, and often small or located within the bedroom.28 mentions (critical)
Noise LevelsThe surrounding street is peaceful, but thin walls allow sounds from neighbors and hallways.29 mentions (mixed)
Location
What guests say
Central and walkable to the metro, shops, and historic sites on a quiet street.
How often
110 mentions
Cleanliness
What guests say
Interiors are kept spotless, tidy, and well-maintained throughout the accommodation.
How often
38 mentions
Breakfast
What guests say
Served at a nearby cafe, but options are limited to basic pastries and coffee.
How often
44 mentions (mixed)
Shower
What guests say
Weak water pressure, limited hot water, and often small or located within the bedroom.
How often
28 mentions (critical)
Noise Levels
What guests say
The surrounding street is peaceful, but thin walls allow sounds from neighbors and hallways.
How often
29 mentions (mixed)

Check-in, check-out and rules

Plan on checking in from 15:00 to 23:00 and checking out until 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.”

Pets: “Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.”

Good to know before you book: “Please note that the property accepts children from 12 years old. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Gardenia Urban Retreat 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.”

Similar places nearby

Four alternatives from “Guest houses and B&Bs in Porto”: the best-reviewed first, then the nearest. Distances are straight lines.

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Gardenia Urban Retreat (this one)Guest house-8.0 (489 reviews)
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Gardenia Urban Retreat (this one)
Type
Guest house
Area
Distance
-
Guest score
8.0 (489 reviews)
Quarto com 4 camas (Beliches+ 1 Sofá-cama)
Type
Homestay
Area
Distance
180 metres
Guest score
7.4 (275 reviews)
Santa Clara Porto
Type
Guest house
Area
Distance
240 metres
Guest score
7.0 (947 reviews)
Moreira Terrace
Type
Guest house
Area
Distance
260 metres
Guest score
7.0 (1,615 reviews)
ML Apartments Charming Rooms
Type
Guest house
Area
Distance
310 metres
Guest score
7.0 (291 reviews)

See all of “Guest houses and B&Bs in Porto”

What the score and its reviews tell you

8.0 out of 10 from 489 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 44 of 63 in “Guest houses and B&Bs in Porto”: a lone 10 weighs less than a 9.1 from a couple of thousand guests.

Temperatures in Porto through the year

Monthly averages for daytime high and low, giving you a clear guide to when to come.

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

When to visit

Daytime highs average around 26 °C (78 °F) in August, the warmest month, and about 14 °C (57 °F) in January, the coolest. 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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FactValueSource
The property24
NameGardenia Urban RetreatBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Booking.com property number2074865Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Type of propertyGuest houseBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Address50 Rua da Firmeza, Bonfim, 4000-224 Porto, PortugalBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Postcode4000-224Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Latitude41.1511001Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Longitude-8.601431300000058Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Distance from the centre, straight line820 metresOwn calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W
Direction from the centreeastOwn calculation from the coordinates
Walking time to the centre, estimatedabout 15 minutesOwn estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h
Guest score8.0 out of 10Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Number of guest reviews489Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Check-infrom 15:00 to 23:00Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Check-outuntil 11:00Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
ParkingNo parking available.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Photos16 photosBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Data as ofSeptember 2026Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Standard StudioBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Deluxe StudioBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Studio with BalconyBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Studio with TerraceBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12Deluxe Double StudioBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Facilities22
Highlight: Pets allowedyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Private bathroomyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Free WiFiyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Highlight: Cable channelsyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Private bathroomofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Free toiletriesofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: HairdryerofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Outdoors: TerraceofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: Electric kettleofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Kitchen: RefrigeratorofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Pets: overviewPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: Cable channelsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: Satellite channelsofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Media & Technology: TVofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Food & Drink: Tea/Coffee makerofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Internet: overviewWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Internet: Internet servicesofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Parking: overviewNo parking available.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
General: Air conditioningofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
General: Non-smoking throughoutofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
General: HeatingofferedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
General: Ironing facilitiesofferedBooking.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

When can I check in and check out?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00 and check-out until 11:00. Worth knowing: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”

Can I get to the centre on foot?

Yes. Count on roughly 15 minutes walking, with the centre 820 metres away.

Is parking available?

Here is what applies: “No parking available.”

Does the property have wifi?

Here is what applies: “WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.”

Can I cook there?

There is no full kitchen, but you will find electric kettle and refrigerator.

Can I bring a pet?

Here is what applies: “Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.”

Is the guest score reliable?

It is dependable: 489 reviews have rated it 8.0 out of 10, enough for a fair average.

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Gardenia Urban Retreat

★ 8.0/10 · 489 reviews

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Sources

Every figure above comes from one of these sources, and the data sheet names the source of each row.

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    Booking.com listing: Gardenia Urban Retreat 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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    Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
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    Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
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    UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
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    Which? accessed 2026-09-15
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    Metro do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
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    Metro do Porto (official) accessed 2026-09-15
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    ERSE accessed 2026-09-17
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    Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
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    Porto Tours restaurant database accessed 2026-09-17
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    Taylor's accessed 2026-09-17
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    Palacio da Bolsa accessed 2026-09-18
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