Porto
Popularly known as Portugal's Invisible City, Porto is simply unique. First, the city is located along River Douro and borders the Atlantic Ocean. Historically, Porto has been inhabited for hundreds of years dating back to the 4th century. With a population of under 300,000, the city is ranked the third best place in Portugal to live in. It is also home to major football clubs (e.g. FC Porto and FC Boavista) and co-hosted the Euro 2004 football games.
Though not an economic powerhouse as Lisbon, Porto and its surrounding headquarters has some of the leading export companies. The availability of elaborate transport network easily connects the city to other Portuguese cities and the world. One can therefore fly in via the Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport or access the city through Rail, Metro, Buses and Tram Services. Advantageously, most of hotels in Porto are closer to these transport amenities.
There are several accommodation facilities in Porto suited for low and higher budgets. Booking a hotel or apartment in the city is not as difficult either. For instance, one can book an affordable but comfortable 3-star hotel or a fully serviced apartment if they are on low budget. However, when looking for hotels with spar and other special services in Porto, you will have to go for either midrange or 5-star hotels. Some of the strategically located accommodation facilities in the area include Hotel Malaposta near City Hall, Hotel Mercure Porto Batalha, Hotel Vovotel Port Gais and Vila Gale Porto just to name a few.
Alternatively, you can rent an apartment for the duration of your stay. For instance, Serviced Apartments Boavista, Aparthotel Vitoria Village and Gallery Hostel are among the top speciality lodgings available to visitors. Other apartments in Porto include Porto Spot Hostel and Porto Lounge Apartment.
You can also visit Porto's worldclass attractions from you apartment. From architectural masterpiece like Casa de Musica, to historical sites like The Cathedral and Averida dos Aliados' numerous monuments, your will be amazed. Last but not least, you can shop at Bolhao Market or opt to have some quiet time at the Crystal Palace Gardens. Whichever the reason for your visit to Porto, the hotels and apartments in the area will make your stay an enjoyable one.
What to see or do in and around Porto
Jemarie,
Porto (Oporto)
Very beautiful place. Probably will come back.
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Hardip,
Porto (Oporto)
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Beautiful scenery, friendly people, amazing food and wine. What more could you ask for? There's a lot of walking, great wine tours, trams and boat experiences. Makes for a perfect long weekend.
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Flavia,
Porto (Oporto)
Boat trip with wine tasting
We can only recommend taking a boat trip and then enjoy a wine tasting in one of the cellars in Gaia, as it is a must-do in Porto. Make sure to just walk around the old city and enjoy the view from the Ponte Louis I bridge, which is amazing!
Alexey,
Porto (Oporto)
Porto. Must see.
Stunning city, interesting surroundings. Yes
Anke,
Porto (Oporto)
Beautiful city with amazing food. Should be on everybody's bucket list.
Soo Jung,
Porto (Oporto)
I didn't expect much about Porto but I was wrong. You can be lost in the city and you will find joys from each small streets. The portoghese are so sweet and kind. Also Porto is very safe city. It's one of my favorite cities and I definitely come back.
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