Some links on this page are affiliate links: if you book through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. How this works
Stay22
VC Heritage Ribeira Porto
- Rated 9.3/10 in 941 reviews
- Check-in times: from 15:00 to 23:30
- 970 metres from the centre
Check availability ★ 9.3(941 reviews)
Reasons to book
VC Heritage Ribeira Porto is an apartment at Rua de São João 14, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4150-551 Porto, Portugal. The city centre sits just 970 metres away to the south, a walk of about 15 minutes.
9.3 out of 10 from 941 reviews is an exceptional score, one that few places earn. Hundreds of stays stand behind that score: a proven record rather than a lucky start.
Plan on checking in from 15:00 to 23:30 and checking out from 08:00 to 11:00. Top of the list: private bathroom, kitchenette, air conditioning, free wifi, view and flat-screen TV. The nightly price depends on your dates; you will see it as soon as you choose them.
A look inside VC Heritage Ribeira Porto.
- Type
- Apartment
- Address
- Rua de São João 14, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4150-551 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 970 metres as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 15 minutes
- Guest score
- 9.3 out of 10 from 941 reviews
- Check-in
- From 15:00 to 23:30
- Check-out
- From 08:00 to 11:00
- Parking
- No parking available
- Internet
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
The location
You will find it at Rua de São João 14, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4150-551 Porto, Portugal.
The centre lies 970 metres to the south, around 15 minutes on foot.
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 | Private bathroom, Kitchenette, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, View, Flat-screen TV, Non-smoking rooms, Shower, Luggage storage, Lift |
| 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, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette |
| Bedroom | Linen, Wardrobe or closet |
| Bathroom | Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower |
| Media & Technology | Flat-screen TV, TV |
| Room amenities | Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Soundproofing, Private entrance, Iron |
| Food & Drink | Tea/Coffee maker |
| Services & Extras | Wake-up service |
| Outdoor & View | City view, Landmark view, View |
| Building characteristics | Private apartment in building |
| Reception services | Invoice provided, Private check-in/check-out, Concierge service, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out |
| Cleaning services | Daily housekeeping |
| Business facilities | Fax/photocopying |
| Miscellaneous | Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Non-smoking rooms |
| Safety & security | Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Safety deposit box |
Highlights
- What is offered
- Private bathroom, Kitchenette, Air conditioning, Free WiFi, View, Flat-screen TV, Non-smoking rooms, Shower, Luggage storage, Lift
Parking
- What is offered
- No parking available.
Internet
- What is offered
- WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Internet services
Kitchen
- What is offered
- Dining table, Coffee machine, Toaster, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette
Bedroom
- What is offered
- Linen, Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
- What is offered
- Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower
Media & Technology
- What is offered
- Flat-screen TV, TV
Room amenities
- What is offered
- Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Soundproofing, Private entrance, Iron
Food & Drink
- What is offered
- Tea/Coffee maker
Services & Extras
- What is offered
- Wake-up service
Outdoor & View
- What is offered
- City view, Landmark view, View
Building characteristics
- What is offered
- Private apartment in building
Reception services
- What is offered
- Invoice provided, Private check-in/check-out, Concierge service, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
- What is offered
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- What is offered
- Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
- What is offered
- Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
- What is offered
- Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Safety deposit box
Room choices and rates
For two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026, 2 room types were on offer, listed below. Availability changes night by night, so check your own dates. 2 of the 2 rates on that search could be cancelled free of charge, so flexible booking is usually on offer.
Room choices
| Room type | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Double Studio | not stated | not stated |
| Superior Studio | not stated | not stated |
Deluxe Double Studio
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
Superior Studio
- Sleeps
- not stated
- Beds
- not stated
Guest reviews
Across 267 reviews, the same points come up again and again; the table sums them up. Guests single out the location, hosts and hygiene; opinion is more divided on the insulation and street noise.
What guests mention most
| Topic | What guests say | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Situated by the Douro River near Ribeira Square and the Dom Luís I Bridge. | 288 mentions |
| Hosts | Friendly team provides local recommendations, luggage storage, and responsive assistance. | 109 mentions |
| Hygiene | Spotless interiors maintained by a daily housekeeping service. | 102 mentions |
| Insulation | Thin walls and windows allow street traffic and voices to enter the room. | 34 mentions (critical) |
| Street Noise | Bustling location generates traffic and music noise, though closed windows dampen the sound. | 55 mentions (mixed) |
Location
- What guests say
- Situated by the Douro River near Ribeira Square and the Dom Luís I Bridge.
- How often
- 288 mentions
Hosts
- What guests say
- Friendly team provides local recommendations, luggage storage, and responsive assistance.
- How often
- 109 mentions
Hygiene
- What guests say
- Spotless interiors maintained by a daily housekeeping service.
- How often
- 102 mentions
Insulation
- What guests say
- Thin walls and windows allow street traffic and voices to enter the room.
- How often
- 34 mentions (critical)
Street Noise
- What guests say
- Bustling location generates traffic and music noise, though closed windows dampen the sound.
- How often
- 55 mentions (mixed)
Arrival, departure and rules
Plan on checking in from 15:00 to 23:30 and checking out from 08:00 to 11:00. Check-in details: “You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Good to know before you book: “Please inform VC Heritage Ribeira Porto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.”
Similar places nearby
Four alternatives from “Apartments in Porto”: the best-reviewed first, then the nearest. Distances are straight lines.
| Place to stay | Type | Area | Distance | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Heritage Ribeira Porto (this one) | Apartment | - | 9.3 (941 reviews) | |
| Oca Ribeira do Porto AT | Apartment | 10 metres | 9.1 (567 reviews) | |
| My Ribeira Guest House | Apartment | 50 metres | 8.1 (257 reviews) | |
| Ribeira Trendy Flat in Medieval Mercadores Street | Apartment | 90 metres | 9.4 (44 reviews) | |
| HM - Ribeira São João 5K | Apartment | 90 metres | 7.8 (15 reviews) |
VC Heritage Ribeira Porto (this one)
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- -
- Guest score
- 9.3 (941 reviews)
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 10 metres
- Guest score
- 9.1 (567 reviews)
My Ribeira Guest House
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 50 metres
- Guest score
- 8.1 (257 reviews)
Ribeira Trendy Flat in Medieval Mercadores Street
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 90 metres
- Guest score
- 9.4 (44 reviews)
HM - Ribeira São João 5K
- Type
- Apartment
- Area
- Distance
- 90 metres
- Guest score
- 7.8 (15 reviews)
Reading the guest score
A score of 9.3/10, built on 941 reviews. With so many stays counted, no single guest swings the average much, which makes it a dependable guide.
22 of 549 in “Apartments in Porto” by score and reviews together, which puts it in the top quarter of the group.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
Average daily high and low for each month, to help you choose when to come.
Daily highDaily low
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
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). The figures describe a typical year; a glance at the forecast before you leave settles what to 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.
Download the full table as CSV · 183 rows
Show all 183 figures
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The property20 | ||
| Name | VC Heritage Ribeira Porto | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Booking.com property number | 12272148 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Type of property | Apartment | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Address | Rua de São João 14, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4150-551 Porto, Portugal | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Postcode | 4150-551 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Latitude | 41.141077880707165 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Longitude | -8.613180721546478 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 970 metres | 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 | 9.3 out of 10 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Number of guest reviews | 941 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-in | from 15:00 to 23:30 | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Check-out | from 08:00 to 11:00 | 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 | Deluxe Double Studio | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Room type, 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-12 | Superior Studio | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Facilities63 | ||
| Highlight: Private bathroom | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Kitchenette | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Air conditioning | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Free WiFi | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: View | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Flat-screen TV | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Non-smoking rooms | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Shower | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Luggage storage | yes | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Highlight: Lift | 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: Kitchenware | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Kitchen: Electric kettle | 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 |
| Bedroom: Wardrobe or closet | 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: 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 |
| Media & Technology: Flat-screen TV | 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: Soundproofing | 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 |
| Food & Drink: Tea/Coffee maker | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Services & Extras: Wake-up service | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoor & View: City view | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoor & View: Landmark view | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Outdoor & View: View | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Building characteristics: Private apartment in building | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Invoice provided | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Reception services: Private check-in/check-out | 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: Express check-in/check-out | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Cleaning services: Daily housekeeping | offered | Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026 |
| Business facilities: Fax/photocopying | 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: 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: 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: Carbon monoxide detector | 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 are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30 and check-out from 08:00 to 11:00. Worth knowing: “You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.”
Can I walk to the city centre?
Yes, and it is a straightforward walk: 970 metres to the centre, about 15 minutes.
Does the property have parking?
The details: “No parking available.”
Does the property have wifi?
The details: “WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”
Is cooking possible at the property?
Yes, there is a kitchenette. The kitchen also comes with dining table, coffee machine, toaster, stovetop, kitchenware, electric kettle, microwave and refrigerator.
Can I trust the guest score?
The score carries weight: 9.3 out of 10 from 941 reviews, a fair guide after so many stays.
★★★★★
Stay22
VC Heritage Ribeira Porto
★ 9.3/10 · 941 reviewsChoose your dates to see which rooms are free at VC Heritage Ribeira Porto, and at what rate.
Sources
Every figure above comes from one of these sources, and the data sheet names the source of each row.
- 1Booking.com listing: VC Heritage Ribeira Porto 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