The addresses compared
| Hotel | Style | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torel Palace | 24-room palacete | centre | intimate stay, small property |
| Torel Avantgarde | contemporary, highly worked decor | centre | design lovers |
| One Shot Palacio Cedofeita | restored 19th-century palace | Cedofeita | design stay, gallery district |
| Pestana Palácio do Freixo | Nasoni baroque palace, pousada | Douro bank, to the east | historic setting, quiet |
How to choose
- Size: a boutique hotel is small and fills up fast: book early, especially from May to September.
- Area: Cedofeita is a 15-20 minute walk from the Ribeira and close to the galleries (Cedofeita and Miguel Bombarda); the Freixo is off-centre, with a taxi or the metro to reach the centre. To compare areas, see where to stay in Porto.
- Pool or view: if that is a criterion, read our hotels with a pool and hotels with a Douro view.
- Confirmation: check the category, cancellation policy and recent photos on the Booking page.
Going further
5-star hotels in Porto, Palácio do Freixo and Porto in 3 days.
