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Menina Colina Guesthouse
- 9.3/10 from 509 reviews
- Check-in times: from 15:00 to 17:00
- Centre: 860 metres
What the stay offers
Rua Doutor Alberto Aires de Gouveia 15-19, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-023 Porto, Portugal is the address of Menina Colina Guesthouse, a hotel. Reach the centre on foot in roughly 15 minutes, 860 metres to the south-west of it.
Guests love it: 9.3 out of 10 across 509 reviews, a score very few places reach. A record built over hundreds of stays: the score is proven, not a chance result.
Check-in is from 15:00 to 17:00 and check-out from 08:30 to 11:00. Among the facilities you will find restaurant, private bathroom, free wifi, family rooms, non-smoking rooms and live music/performance. Rates change with the dates, so check the price for your own nights on the booking page.





Rooms and spaces at Menina Colina Guesthouse.
- Type
- Hotel
- Address
- Rua Doutor Alberto Aires de Gouveia 15-19, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-023 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 860 metres as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 15 minutes
- Guest score
- 9.3 out of 10 from 509 reviews
- Check-in
- From 15:00 to 17:00
- Check-out
- From 08:30 to 11:00
- Parking
- No parking available
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
- Breakfast
- Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan
Where you will be
The address is Rua Doutor Alberto Aires de Gouveia 15-19, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-023 Porto, Portugal.
You can walk it: the centre is 860 metres off to the south-west, some 15 minutes away. The location scores 9.5 out of 10 with guests, among the highest marks it gets.
Parking details: “No parking available.”
Facilities
Facilities grouped by type. If something you need is missing, ask the property: not everything gets listed.
| Type | What is offered |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Restaurant, Private bathroom, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Live music/performance, Neck massage, Massage, Lockers, Hand massage |
| Bathroom | Towels, Private bathroom |
| Bedroom | Linen |
| Outdoors | Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Terrace, Garden |
| Kitchen | Shared kitchen |
| Activities | Live music/performance |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV |
| Food & Drink | Wine/champagne, Kids' meals (extra charge), Restaurant |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Parking | No parking available. |
| Services | Daily housekeeping, Shared lounge/TV area, Lockers, Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge) |
| Reception services | Invoice provided |
| Entertainment & family services | Board games/puzzles |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key card access, Key access, Safety deposit box |
| General | Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms |
| Wellness | Personal trainer, Hand massage, Foot massage, Neck massage, Back massage, Massage (extra charge) |
- What is offered
- Restaurant, Private bathroom, Free WiFi, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Live music/performance, Neck massage, Massage, Lockers, Hand massage
- What is offered
- Towels, Private bathroom
- What is offered
- Linen
- What is offered
- Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Terrace, Garden
- What is offered
- Shared kitchen
- What is offered
- Live music/performance
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV
- What is offered
- Wine/champagne, Kids' meals (extra charge), Restaurant
- 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
- Daily housekeeping, Shared lounge/TV area, Lockers, Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge)
- What is offered
- Invoice provided
- What is offered
- Board games/puzzles
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key card access, Key access, Safety deposit box
- What is offered
- Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
- What is offered
- Personal trainer, Hand massage, Foot massage, Neck massage, Back massage, Massage (extra charge)
Rooms and prices
For two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026, 1 room type were on offer, listed below. Availability changes night by night, so check your own dates. Of the 5 rates on that search, 3 allowed free cancellation, so you can usually book with room to change.
Breakfast can be added: the rates offered “Exceptional breakfast US$18” and “Exceptional breakfast included”.
Types of rooms
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Small Double Room | 2 guests | not stated |
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- not stated
Guest feedback
Across 95 reviews, a few themes repeat, set out in the table. Guests praise the location, staff, breakfast and garden; views are more mixed on the room soundproofing.
Guest feedback summary
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Walkable to the city centre and river, with a bus stop directly outside. | 57 mentions |
| Staff | Friendly team carry luggage upstairs and offer tips for sightseeing. | 58 mentions |
| Breakfast | Freshly cooked à la carte vegetarian dishes served in an elegant room. | 46 mentions |
| Garden | A quiet, green courtyard with seating, often hosting evening music performances. | 29 mentions |
| Room Soundproofing | External surroundings are peaceful, but creaking wooden floors transmit noise from other guests. | 13 mentions (mixed) |
- What guests say
- Walkable to the city centre and river, with a bus stop directly outside.
- How often
- 57 mentions
- What guests say
- Friendly team carry luggage upstairs and offer tips for sightseeing.
- How often
- 58 mentions
- What guests say
- Freshly cooked à la carte vegetarian dishes served in an elegant room.
- How often
- 46 mentions
- What guests say
- A quiet, green courtyard with seating, often hosting evening music performances.
- How often
- 29 mentions
- What guests say
- External surroundings are peaceful, but creaking wooden floors transmit noise from other guests.
- How often
- 13 mentions (mixed)
Check-in and house rules
Check-in is from 15:00 to 17:00 and check-out from 08:30 to 11:00. At check-in: “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.”
The house rules, plainly: “For bookings of 4 rooms and more, please note that different conditions and supplements may apply. The property will contact you after booking regarding this. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Menina Colina Guesthouse 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. Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.”
Similar places nearby
Four close alternatives in “Where to stay in Miragaia and Massarelos”, those with ten or more reviews listed first. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menina Colina Guesthouse (this one) | Hotel | - | 9.3 (509 reviews) | |
| Aires Gouveia Penthouse | Apartment | 20 metres | 8.4 (53 reviews) | |
| Loveporto Varanda Jardim Centro | Apartment | 80 metres | 9.8 (13 reviews) | |
| CASA CAMÉLIA | Bed and breakfast | 190 metres | 9.6 (551 reviews) | |
| Torel Avantgarde | Hotel | 210 metres | 9.1 (1,615 reviews) |
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 9.3 (509 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 20 metres
- Guest score
- 8.4 (53 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 80 metres
- Guest score
- 9.8 (13 reviews)
- Type
- Bed and breakfast
- Area
- Distance
- 190 metres
- Guest score
- 9.6 (551 reviews)
- Type
- Hotel
- Area
- Distance
- 210 metres
- Guest score
- 9.1 (1,615 reviews)
How good is it, really
A score of 9.3/10, built on 509 reviews. With so many stays counted, no single guest swings the average much, which makes it a dependable guide.
Counted by score and reviews together, it holds 4 of 29 in “Where to stay in Miragaia and Massarelos”, among the top quarter.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
Average daily highs and lows by month, helping you decide when to travel.
Long-run averages from the national weather office, not a forecast.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 13.8 °C | 15 °C | 17.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 23.5 °C | 25.3 °C | 25.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 20.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 14.4 °C |
| Daily low | 5.2 °C | 5.9 °C | 7.8 °C | 9.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 14.5 °C | 15.9 °C | 15.9 °C | 14.7 °C | 12.2 °C | 8.9 °C | 6.9 °C |
When to plan your visit
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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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The property21 | ||
| Name | Menina Colina Guesthouse | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 5574138 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Hotel | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | Rua Doutor Alberto Aires de Gouveia 15-19, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-023 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4050-023 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.146392 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.620337 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 860 metres | Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W |
| Direction from the centre | south-west | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time to the centre, estimated | about 15 minutes | Own estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h |
| Guest score | 9.3 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 509 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Location score | 9.5 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 15:00 to 17:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | from 08:30 to 11:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Breakfast | Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan | 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 | Small Double Room, 2 guests | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities51 | ||
| Highlight: Restaurant | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Private bathroom | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Free WiFi | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Family rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Non-smoking rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Live music/performance | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Neck massage | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Massage | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Lockers | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Hand massage | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Towels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Private bathroom | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Linen | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Picnic area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Outdoor furniture | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Sun terrace | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Terrace | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Garden | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Shared kitchen | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Activities: Live music/performance | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Wine/champagne | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Kids' meals (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Food & Drink: Restaurant | 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 |
| Services: Daily housekeeping | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: Shared lounge/TV area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: Lockers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services: Meeting/banquet facilities (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Entertainment & family services: Board games/puzzles | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Fire extinguishers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: CCTV in common areas | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Smoke alarms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Security alarm | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Key card access | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Key access | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Safety deposit box | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Designated smoking area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Air conditioning | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Heating | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Family rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| General: Non-smoking rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Personal trainer | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Hand massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Foot massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Neck massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Back massage | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Wellness: Massage (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Porto and its climate100 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231,800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
Common questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 17:00 and check-out from 08:30 to 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 walk to the city centre?
Yes. The centre is 860 metres off, some 15 minutes on foot.
Is there parking?
In short: “No parking available.”
Does the property have wifi?
In short: “WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”
Is breakfast available?
Yes. Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan.
Are there cooking facilities for guests?
You will not have a full kitchen, though the property provides shared kitchen.
Can I rely on the guest score?
It is dependable: 509 reviews have rated it 9.3 out of 10, enough for a fair average.

Menina Colina Guesthouse
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Sources
All figures above come from these sources, and the data sheet identifies the source of each row.
- 1Booking.com listing: Menina Colina Guesthouse 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
