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Hotel Porto Downtown
- Rated 8.6/10 in 2,380 reviews
- Check-in from 15:00
- City centre 710 metres away
Why stay here
Hotel Porto Downtown is a hotel with 4 stars, at Av. Rodrigues de Freitas, 427, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-423 Porto, Portugal. Reach the centre on foot in roughly 10 minutes, 710 metres to the south-east of it.
8.6 out of 10 from 2,380 reviews is a very good result. Hundreds of stays stand behind that score: a proven record rather than a lucky start.
Check-in: from 15:00. Check-out: until 12:00. The nightly price depends on your dates; you will see it as soon as you choose them.





Rooms and spaces at Hotel Porto Downtown.
- Type
- Hotel
- Stars
- 4
- Address
- Av. Rodrigues de Freitas, 427, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-423 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 710 metres as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 10 minutes
- Guest score
- 8.6 out of 10 from 2,380 reviews
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Parking
- No parking available
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
- Breakfast
- Continental, Buffet
Where you will be
It stands at Av. Rodrigues de Freitas, 427, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-423 Porto, Portugal.
A walk of roughly 10 minutes brings you to the centre, 710 metres to the south-east. With 9.2 out of 10 for location, guests single it out as a reason to book.
Parking: “No parking available.”
Facilities
Facilities grouped by type. If something you need is missing, ask the property: not everything gets listed.
| Type | What is offered |
|---|---|
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Bidet, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Bedroom | Wardrobe or closet |
| View | City view, View |
| Outdoors | Terrace |
| Kitchen | Electric kettle |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed, Clothes rack |
| Activities | Tour or class about local culture (extra charge), Bike tours (extra charge) |
| Living Area | Desk |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Telephone, TV |
| Food & Drink | Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne (extra charge), Snack bar, Bar, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Parking | No parking available. |
| Reception services | Invoice provided, Concierge service, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk |
| Cleaning services | Daily housekeeping, Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge) |
| Business facilities | Fax/photocopying (extra charge), Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge) |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key card access, Safety deposit box |
| General | Shuttle service (extra charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Wake-up service, Heating, Soundproofing, Car hire, Carpeted, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Facilities for disabled guests, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Non-smoking rooms, Room service |
| Accessibility | Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator |
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Bidet, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
- What is offered
- Wardrobe or closet
- What is offered
- City view, View
- What is offered
- Terrace
- What is offered
- Electric kettle
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
- What is offered
- Tour or class about local culture (extra charge), Bike tours (extra charge)
- What is offered
- Desk
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Telephone, TV
- What is offered
- Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne (extra charge), Snack bar, Bar, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
- What is offered
- No parking available.
- What is offered
- Invoice provided, Concierge service, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk
- What is offered
- Daily housekeeping, Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge)
- What is offered
- Fax/photocopying (extra charge), Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge)
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key card access, Safety deposit box
- What is offered
- Shuttle service (extra charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Wake-up service, Heating, Soundproofing, Car hire, Carpeted, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Facilities for disabled guests, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Non-smoking rooms, Room service
- What is offered
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room choices and rates
2 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. 2 of the 5 rates on that search could be cancelled free of charge, so flexible booking is usually on offer.
You can add breakfast, with the rates offering “Very good breakfast US$14” and “Very good breakfast included”.
Types of rooms
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Twin Room | not stated | 2 double beds |
| Economy Twin Room | not stated | not stated |
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- 2 double beds
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
What guests say
412 reviews point to the same handful of themes, collected in the table. Guests single out the location, breakfast, staff and cleanliness; opinion is more divided on the value.
What guests mention most
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Central position within walking distance of the train station, restaurants, and major sights. | 369 mentions |
| Breakfast | Served on the rooftop with panoramic city views and a wide variety of options. | 148 mentions |
| Staff | Friendly, helpful, and attentive team available at the 24-hour reception. | 177 mentions |
| Cleanliness | Tidy and well-maintained spaces with daily housekeeping service. | 78 mentions |
| Value | Reasonable room rates, though some guests find breakfast and parking fees high. | 73 mentions (mixed) |
- What guests say
- Central position within walking distance of the train station, restaurants, and major sights.
- How often
- 369 mentions
- What guests say
- Served on the rooftop with panoramic city views and a wide variety of options.
- How often
- 148 mentions
- What guests say
- Friendly, helpful, and attentive team available at the 24-hour reception.
- How often
- 177 mentions
- What guests say
- Tidy and well-maintained spaces with daily housekeeping service.
- How often
- 78 mentions
- What guests say
- Reasonable room rates, though some guests find breakfast and parking fees high.
- How often
- 73 mentions (mixed)
House rules and times
Check-in: from 15:00. Check-out: until 12:00. Check-in details: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
A few things to settle before you arrive: “Please note that invoices with VAT number should be requested in the Special Request Box during the reservation process. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Hotel Porto Downtown 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.”
Similar places nearby
Four close alternatives in “Hotels in Porto”, those with ten or more reviews listed first. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Porto Downtown (this one) | Hotel | - | 8.6 (2,380 reviews) | |
| Arts Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection By Hilton | Hotel | 10 metres | 8.8 (727 reviews) | |
| Catalonia Porto | Hotel | 70 metres | 9.0 (2,730 reviews) | |
| Jardim da Batalha Boutique Hotel by Shiadu | Hotel | 80 metres | 9.2 (1,887 reviews) | |
| Torel Palace Porto | Hotel | 120 metres | 9.5 (854 reviews) |
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 8.6 (2,380 reviews)
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 10 metres
- Guest score
- 8.8 (727 reviews)
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 70 metres
- Guest score
- 9.0 (2,730 reviews)
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 80 metres
- Guest score
- 9.2 (1,887 reviews)
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 120 metres
- Guest score
- 9.5 (854 reviews)
How much the guest score is worth
A score of 8.6/10, built on 2,380 reviews. With so many stays counted, no single guest swings the average much, which makes it a dependable guide.
Its place in “Hotels in Porto” is 57 of 87, ranked on score and reviews together, so a single perfect 10 does not beat a 9.1 from two thousand guests.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
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 |
Choosing when to come
Daytime highs average around 26 °C (78 °F) in August, the warmest month, and about 14 °C (57 °F) in January, the coolest. Treat them as long-term averages rather than a forecast, and look at the forecast a few days before you travel.
The full data sheet
Every fact with its source: the property's details as published in September 2026, and the distances measured from its coordinates.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The property23 | ||
| Name | Hotel Porto Downtown | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 1370006 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Hotel | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Stars | 4 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | Av. Rodrigues de Freitas, 427, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-423 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4000-423 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.14541495306399 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.60465082698363 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 710 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 10 minutes | Own estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h |
| Guest score | 8.6 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 2,380 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Location score | 9.2 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 15:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | until 12:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Breakfast | Continental, Buffet | 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 | Executive Twin Room, 2 double beds | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Economy Twin Room | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities64 | ||
| Bathroom: Toilet paper | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Towels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Bidet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Bath or shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Private bathroom | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Toilet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Free toiletries | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Hairdryer | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Wardrobe or closet | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| View: City view | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| View: View | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Terrace | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Electric kettle | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Socket near the bed | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Clothes rack | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Tour or class about local culture (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Bike tours (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Cable channels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Telephone | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Coffee house on site | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Wine/champagne (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Snack bar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Bar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Minibar | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Tea/Coffee maker | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: overview | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: Internet services | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: overview | No parking available. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Concierge service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Luggage storage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: 24-hour front desk | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Daily housekeeping | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Ironing service (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Dry cleaning (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Laundry (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Business facilities: Fax/photocopying (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Business facilities: Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Fire extinguishers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Smoke alarms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Security alarm | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Key card access | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Safety deposit box | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Shuttle service (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Shared lounge/TV area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Air conditioning | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Non-smoking throughout | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Wake-up service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Heating | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Soundproofing | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Car hire | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Carpeted | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Soundproof rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Lift | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Facilities for disabled guests | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Airport shuttle (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Non-smoking rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Room service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Entire unit wheelchair accessible | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Accessibility: Upper floors accessible by elevator | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Porto and its climate100 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231,800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
Common questions
When can I check in and check out?
Check in from 15:00 and out until 12:00. One thing that matters on arrival: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Can I get to the centre on foot?
Yes: the centre is 710 metres away, about 10 minutes on foot.
Does the property have parking?
The details: “No parking available.”
Is there wifi?
The details: “WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”
Does the property serve breakfast?
Yes. Continental, Buffet.
Are there cooking facilities for guests?
You will not have a full kitchen, though the property provides electric kettle.
Does the property have accessibility features?
Accessibility features include entire unit wheelchair accessible and upper floors accessible by elevator. If you need something not listed, contact the property before you book.
Is the guest score a dependable guide?
Yes: it is 8.6 out of 10 from 2,380 reviews, enough stays for the average to be a fair guide.

Hotel Porto Downtown
★ 8.6/10 · 2,380 reviewsFor the rooms and the rate, set your dates at Hotel Porto Downtown.
Sources
Every figure above comes from one of these sources, and the data sheet names the source of each row.
- 1Booking.com listing: Hotel Porto Downtown 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
