Best hotel in Porto for: creative types
A boutique hotel, spa, restaurant, deli… for a small property, Rosa et al has a lot of substance. Everything is aesthetic, from the claw-foot bathtubs in the rooms to hand-crocheted throws on the beds, while the courtyard garden is a peaceful place to take five.
Known locally as a cultural hub, residents come for the much-loved brunch and stay for the spa. There are just six rooms available, each designed differently but with a focus on aesthetics. Top tip: the Garden Pavillion is particularly beautiful.
Address: Rosa et al Townhouse, Rua do Rosário, 233, Porto, 4050-524
Price: Doubles from about £100 per night
4. Pestana Palicio do Freixo
Best hotel in Porto for: tranquillity
Those who have been to Porto before might not be quite so concerned about seeing the main tourist attractions; in which case the Pestana Palicio, located further down the river, is ideal. Classified in 1910 as a national monument, the restored Baroque-style palace and surrounding gardens are welcoming, with soaring indoor dining areas and spectacular open views of the river.
The hotel has 87 rooms in total, with superior rooms offering a river view. If you stay in summer, it’s a great time to make use of the outdoor pool or to grab a sundowner from the poolside bar.
Address: Pestana Palicio do Freixo, Estrada Nacional 108, 4300-316 Campanhã , Porto
Price: Doubles from about £189 per night
