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May 22, 2024

Stay Right in the Historic Center of Porto: Ribeira's Best Hotels

Stay in the heart of Porto.
Discover the best attractions and restaurants.
Experience the beauty of this amazing city.

For travellers prioritizing location, there's no better place to stay than in the heart of Ribeira's historic center while exploring Porto. You'll find yourself steps away from the river, excellent restaurants, and all the vibrant attractions Porto has to offer.

To help you plan the trip, we've compiled a list of the best hotels in Ribeira for you to choose from.

All the hotels on the list:

  • Are good hotels with high ranking on travel websites
  • Are within the Ribeira area of Porto

For the prime location and the usually lower prices

Hotel Ribeira do Porto:

Experience the beauty of the Douro River at Hotel Ribeira do Porto, a simple yet elegant 3-star hotel located right next to the river. Surrounded by colorful houses, you'll be in the perfect spot to explore the historic center of Porto.

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For the artistic vibe

Gran Cruz House:

Right across the Hotel Ribeira do Porto, another hotel made this list. The Gran Cruz House offers guests a unique and elegant experience, with some rooms featuring breathtaking views of the River Douro. The interior design of the rooms is a blend of modern luxury and traditional Portuguese charm, with different rooms featuring intricate art paintings on the bathroom doors, traditional Portuguese wall tiles, and elegant plated decorations adorning the walls.

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For the luxurious experience

Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site:

Stay in luxury at the Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site, a 5-star hotel located right on the river in one of the buildings that gives the river bank its beautiful colorful settings. Enjoy river views from the restaurant and small balconies in the rooms for a truly decadent stay.

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For the urban chic

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina:

Experience a touch of urban design at Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina, a boutique hotel located in Ribeira with restaurants and terrace that offer amazing views from above. Some rooms offer city views, and the restaurant serves up delicious regional Portuguese cuisine.

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For a stay in apartments with a rustic feel

YOUROPO - Ribeira Porto:

YOUROPO - Ribeira Porto provides a unique atmosphere with some rooms featuring small balconies overlooking the river and stone walls that give it a touch of a rustic feel. Right on the river, you can choose to stay in an apartment for added privacy.

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For a quiet stay right near the center

Eurostars Porto Douro:

Experience elegance with a view at Eurostars Porto Douro, located right on the river and offering rooms with river views. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful stay, as it's situated in the east part of Ribeira, which is a bit quieter.

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For the big private balcony overlooking the river

Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira:

Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira is located in a historic building, close to the river. It has elegant rooms with dark wood decor and big private balconies overlooking the river. You could also workout at the gym.

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For the Cozy apartments

Porto River:

For an intimate stay in the heart of Porto, check out PortoRiver. Enjoy cozy apartments with small balconies that offer views of the river and a rustic touch with stone walls.

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