Portobay Flores

 

Retreat in a prime location. ©Henrique Seruca

The stylish boutique hotel is located directly in the city center. It pampers its guests with an excellent restaurant and spa. If you want to work out, the gym or the indoor pool is the place to be. As a side note, the hotel is housed in a 500-year-old building with an 18th-century chapel.

Portobay Flores
Rua das Flores 27, 4050-416 Porto, Portugal
Web: portobay.com
Tel: +12 13474 3477
Price: double room from € 161,-/night

 

Hotel Torel Avantgarde

 

Wonderful views are guaranteed. ©Luis Ferraz

The hotel has only 49 tasteful rooms and is located within walking distance of the Luís Bridge and other Sights in Porto. It is probably also the hotel in Porto with the best views of the Duoro. Each of the rooms is dedicated to a different artist and individually designed.

Torel avant-garde
Rua da Restauração 336, Porto 4050-501, Portugal
Web: torelavantgarde.com
Tel: +351 22 011 0082
Price: double room incl. breakfast from € 150,-/night

 

Pestana Palácio do Freixo

 

Each room is reminiscent of a baroque castle. ©Pestana Collection

Housed in a landmarked and restored Baroque building, the Pestana Palicio is a place of tranquility. It is surrounded by magnificent gardens, offers spectacular views of the river and 87 rooms. In summer, the pool invites guests to take a dip. The hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Pestana Palácio do Freixo
Estrada Nacional 108, 4300-316 Campanhã, Porto
Web: pestanacollection.com
Tel: +351 22 976 6450
Price: double room from approx. € 229,-/night

 

The Yeatman Hotel

 

Supposedly, The Yeatman has the largest wine selection in the world. ©The Yeatman

The hotel in Porto enchants vinophiles and gourmets alike. Because The Yeatman is directly adjacent to the Museum complex World of Wine. And on the plates comes the two-star cuisine of Ricardo Costa. The hotel is a member of Relais & Châteaux and is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite Porto's old town. You can see it from the wine-bottle-shaped pool.

The Yeatman Hotel
Rua do Choupelo (Santa Marinha) 4400-088, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal
Web: the-yeatman-hotel.com
Tel: +351 220 133 100
Price: double room from approx. € 335,-/night

 

The Editory Artist Porto

 

It's worth taking a closer look at the individual artworks. ©The Editory Artist

The name gives away what it's all about: art. There are more than 150 works of art on display throughout the hotel. In addition, The Editory Artist scores with spacious rooms. A special feature is the tasting menu in the A Escola restaurant. Here, too, every single dish is a work of art.

The Editory Artist Porto
R. da Firmeza 49, 4000-228 Porto
Web: editoryhotels.com
Tel: +351 22 013 2700
Price: double room from about € 160,-/night

 

Exmo Hotel

 

Chic industrial style in the rooms. ©Exmo Hotel

If you prefer something a little more unconventional, the Exmo Hotel is the place for you. The ocher-colored building by the river houses just 16 rooms on its four levels. Guests should keep an eye out for the details. Because they might discover a work of art or two by local designers. Or the sculptures. It is located right next to the Palacio da Bolsa.

Exmo Hotel 
Rua do Infante D. Henrique 55-61, 4050-297 Porto, Portugal
Web: exmohotel.com
Tel: +351 22 004 6188
Price: double room from about € 140,-/night

 

Torel Palace Porto

 

Tradition and progress elegantly combined. ©David Ferreira

Just two years ago, the Torel Palace Porto opened after an extensive renovation. The building has its origins in 1886 and has lost none of its elegance. On the contrary. From the library to the staircase to the rooms, it exudes historic charm. But of course not without missing modern amenities.

Torel Palace Porto
Rua de Entreparedes N. 42, Porto 4000-197
Web: torelpalaceporto.com
Tel: +351 226 090 559
Price: double room from about € 150,-/night

 

Rosa et al Townhouse

 

The Garden Suite has direct access to the garden. ©Rosa et Al

The boutique hotel has a little bit of everything. There's a spa. There's a lovely restaurant. There's a deli. And all of it is exceedingly visually appealing. Because if you look closely, you'll discover hand-knit bedspreads or bathtubs with lion feet. On top of that, there's a beautiful garden. But what's the catch? Well, if you want to spend the night here, you'll have to be lucky. After all, there are only six rooms. The brunch is especially popular. Even locals come here for that.

Rosa et al Townhouse
Rua do Rosário 233, Porto 4050-524, Portugal
Web: rosaetal.com
Tel: +351 22 340 0730
Price: double room from approx. 120,-/night

 

Vila Foz Hotel & Spa

 

The hotel is hidden in a 19th century building. ©Design Hotels

This stately mansion in the most elegant part of Porto treats its guests to a Michelin-starred restaurant, among other things. There's also a wonderful spa, pool, and gym. The hotel is a successful blend of timelessness and nods to the past. None other than the interior designer Nini Andrade Silva was responsible for the design of the Design Hotel™.

Vila Foz Hotel & Spa
Av. de Montevideu 236, 4150-516 Porto, Portugal
Web: vilafozhotel.pt
Tel: +351 22 244 9700
Price: double room from 368,-/night

 

Le Monumental Palace

 

Splendor and luxury in the city center. ©LHW

In the middle of the city lies this neoclassical style building, built in 1923. In the immediate vicinity of Clérigos, the Mercado Bolhão and the Ponte Dom Luís I, it is a trendy hotel that meets even the highest demands. Three restaurants spoil in culinary terms. The French Michelin-starred chef Julien Montabut is responsible for this. And also top: the spa. Member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace
Av. dos Aliados 151, 4000-067 Porto, Portugal
Web: maison-albar-hotels-le-monumental-palace.com
Tel: +351 22 766 2410
Price: double room from € 364,-/night