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Porto River
- Scored 9.5/10 across 827 reviews
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00
- City centre 1.0 km (0.6 miles) away
Reasons to book
Porto River, an aparthotel with 4 stars, stands at Rua dos Canastreiros, 50, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-149 Porto, Portugal. The city centre sits just 1.0 km (0.6 miles) away to the south, a walk of about 15 minutes.
9.5 out of 10 from 827 reviews is an exceptional score, one that few places earn. That many stays make the score a proven record, not a lucky start.
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00 and check-out from 08:00 to 12:00. Among the facilities you will find private bathroom, kitchen, free wifi, airport shuttle, air conditioning and family rooms. What you pay follows the calendar, so the rate for your nights appears at booking.





Rooms and spaces at Porto River.
- Type
- Aparthotel
- Stars
- 4
- Address
- Rua dos Canastreiros, 50, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-149 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 1.0 km (0.6 miles) as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 15 minutes
- Guest score
- 9.5 out of 10 from 827 reviews
- Check-in
- From 15:00 to 23:00
- Check-out
- From 08:00 to 12:00
- Parking
- No parking available
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
Location and nearby
The address is Rua dos Canastreiros, 50, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-149 Porto, Portugal.
The centre is 1.0 km (0.6 miles) away to the south: about 15 minutes on foot.
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 |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Private bathroom, Kitchen, Free WiFi, Airport shuttle, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Shower, Minibar |
| Parking | No parking available. |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services |
| Kitchen | Dining table, Coffee machine, Toaster, Stovetop, Oven, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette |
| Bedroom | Linen |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Bath or shower, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Living Area | Dining area |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hardwood or parquet floors, Private entrance, Iron |
| Outdoors | Terrace |
| Food & Drink | Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne (extra charge), Snack bar, Bar, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker |
| Building characteristics | Private apartment in building |
| Transport | Airport shuttle (extra charge) |
| Reception services | Invoice provided, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk |
| Entertainment & family services | Babysitting/child services (extra charge) |
| Cleaning services | Daily housekeeping, Trouser press (extra charge), Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge) |
| Business facilities | Fax/photocopying |
| Miscellaneous | Emergency cord in bathroom, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Allergy-free room, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key card access, Key access, 24-hour security, Safety deposit box |
- What is offered
- Private bathroom, Kitchen, Free WiFi, Airport shuttle, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Shower, Minibar
- What is offered
- No parking available.
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
- What is offered
- Dining table, Coffee machine, Toaster, Stovetop, Oven, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette
- What is offered
- Linen
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Bath or shower, Slippers, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Shower
- What is offered
- Dining area
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hardwood or parquet floors, Private entrance, Iron
- What is offered
- Terrace
- What is offered
- Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne (extra charge), Snack bar, Bar, Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker
- What is offered
- Private apartment in building
- What is offered
- Airport shuttle (extra charge)
- What is offered
- Invoice provided, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk
- What is offered
- Babysitting/child services (extra charge)
- What is offered
- Daily housekeeping, Trouser press (extra charge), Ironing service (extra charge), Dry cleaning (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge)
- What is offered
- Fax/photocopying
- What is offered
- Emergency cord in bathroom, Toilet with grab rails, Wheelchair accessible, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Allergy-free room, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key card access, Key access, 24-hour security, Safety deposit box
Room choices and rates
On 10 to 12 October 2026, two adults could choose from 4 room types, listed below; availability shifts from night to night, so check your own dates. Flexible rates exist: 3 of the 7 could be cancelled at no cost, though it is worth checking for your dates. Breakfast can be added: the rates offered “Fabulous breakfast included”.
Room types
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | not stated | 2 single beds; 1 double bed; ) |
| Studio with Skylight | not stated | not stated |
| Studio with Balcony | not stated | not stated |
| Two-Bedroom Apartment with River View - Adjacent Building | not stated | not stated |
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- 2 single beds; 1 double bed; )
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
What guests say
Across 175 reviews, a few themes repeat, set out in the table. Guests praise the location, staff, views and breakfast; views are more mixed on the room soundproofing.
Most mentioned by guests
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Central riverside position in the historic district near restaurants and attractions. | 156 mentions |
| Staff | Friendly, professional team provide helpful local advice and arrange transportation. | 85 mentions |
| Views | Direct outlooks over the Douro River, Dom Luis I Bridge, and the promenade. | 74 mentions |
| Breakfast | Buffet with fresh eggs, juice, and cake served on a terrace. | 62 mentions |
| Room Soundproofing | Internal noise and street music disturb front units, while back rooms remain quiet. | 34 mentions (mixed) |
- What guests say
- Central riverside position in the historic district near restaurants and attractions.
- How often
- 156 mentions
- What guests say
- Friendly, professional team provide helpful local advice and arrange transportation.
- How often
- 85 mentions
- What guests say
- Direct outlooks over the Douro River, Dom Luis I Bridge, and the promenade.
- How often
- 74 mentions
- What guests say
- Buffet with fresh eggs, juice, and cake served on a terrace.
- How often
- 62 mentions
- What guests say
- Internal noise and street music disturb front units, while back rooms remain quiet.
- How often
- 34 mentions (mixed)
Arrival, departure and rules
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00 and check-out from 08:00 to 12:00. What to expect 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.”
A few things to settle before you arrive: “Please note that access to the studios and apartments in the adjacent building are done exclusively via stairs. Check-in is done at the main building of the property. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Porto River 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 is located within a pedestrian-only zone. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.”
Similar places nearby
Four alternatives from “Apartments in Porto”: the best-reviewed first, then the nearest. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto River (this one) | Aparthotel | - | 9.5 (827 reviews) | |
| FLH Porto Ribeira with River View | Apartment | 40 metres | 8.8 (23 reviews) | |
| Apartamentos sobre o Douro | Apartment | 60 metres | 8.4 (381 reviews) | |
| Muralha da Barca Apartamentos -Fique no centro do Porto junto a ponte D-Luis IRNAL nº13939 Al,5848 Al, 6419 AL-Chamada para a rede móvel nacional | Apartment | 70 metres | 8.8 (109 reviews) | |
| VC Heritage Ribeira Porto | Apartment | 100 metres | 9.3 (941 reviews) |
- Type
- Aparthotel
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 9.5 (827 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 40 metres
- Guest score
- 8.8 (23 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 60 metres
- Guest score
- 8.4 (381 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 70 metres
- Guest score
- 8.8 (109 reviews)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 100 metres
- Guest score
- 9.3 (941 reviews)
What the score and its reviews tell you
A score of 9.5/10, built on 827 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 6 of 549 in “Apartments in Porto”, 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 |
Choosing when to come
Choose August for the warmest average highs, about 26 °C (78 °F), and expect January to be the coolest, near 14 °C (57 °F). These are long-run averages, not a forecast, so check the week's forecast before you pack.
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 | Porto River | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 1507929 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Aparthotel | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Stars | 4 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | Rua dos Canastreiros, 50, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-149 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4050-149 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.140475656623 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.612329551098583 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 1.0 km (0.6 miles) | Own calculation from the coordinates, 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W |
| Direction from the centre | south | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time to the centre, estimated | about 15 minutes | Own estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h |
| Guest score | 9.5 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 827 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 15:00 to 23:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | from 08:00 to 12:00 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking | No parking available. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Photos | 45 photos | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Data as of | September 2026 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Studio, 2 single beds; 1 double bed; ) | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Studio with Skylight | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Studio with Balcony | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Two-Bedroom Apartment with River View - Adjacent Building | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities85 | ||
| Highlight: Private bathroom | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Kitchen | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Free WiFi | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Airport shuttle | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Air conditioning | 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: Facilities for disabled guests | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Shower | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Minibar | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Parking: overview | No parking available. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: overview | WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Internet: Internet services | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Dining table | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Coffee machine | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Toaster | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Stovetop | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Oven | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Kitchenware | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Electric kettle | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Kitchen | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Dishwasher | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Microwave | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Refrigerator | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Kitchenette | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bedroom: Linen | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Toilet paper | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Towels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Bath or shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Slippers | 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: Bathrobe | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Hairdryer | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Bathroom: Shower | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Living Area: Dining area | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| 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: Satellite channels | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Media & Technology: TV | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Socket near the bed | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Clothes rack | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Hardwood or parquet floors | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Private entrance | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room amenities: Iron | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoors: Terrace | 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 |
| Building characteristics: Private apartment in building | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Transport: Airport shuttle (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | 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 |
| Entertainment & family services: Babysitting/child services (extra charge) | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Daily housekeeping | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Trouser press (extra charge) | 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 | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Emergency cord in bathroom | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Toilet with grab rails | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Wheelchair accessible | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Air conditioning | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Non-smoking throughout | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Allergy-free room | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Heating | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Soundproof rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Lift | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Family rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Facilities for disabled guests | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Miscellaneous: Non-smoking rooms | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Fire extinguishers | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: 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: 24-hour security | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Safety & security: Safety deposit box | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Porto and its climate100 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231,800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
Common questions
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 15:00 to 23:00, check-out from 08:00 to 12:00, and a detail for arrival: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Is the centre close enough to walk to?
Yes: the centre is 1.0 km (0.6 miles) away, about 15 minutes on foot.
Is there parking?
In short: “No parking available.”
Is wifi available?
In short: “WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”
Can I get breakfast at the property?
Yes, breakfast can be added to the rate: “Fabulous breakfast included”.
Can guests prepare their own meals?
Yes, the property has a kitchen. It also has dining table, coffee machine, toaster, stovetop, oven, kitchenware, electric kettle and dishwasher.
Is the guest score a dependable guide?
Yes: it is 9.5 out of 10 from 827 reviews, enough stays for the average to be a fair guide.

Porto River
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Sources
Each figure above is drawn from one of these sources, with the data sheet naming the source of every row.
- 1Booking.com listing: Porto River 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
