Name: Porto River
Address: Rua Dos Canastreiros, 50, Porto, 4050-149, PT

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Paul

Friendly staff and nice location. We had a hard time finding the property, the front door is in a tunnel

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Christopher

Great Room and friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

DONABETH

We had a wonderful stay at Porto River Hotel. The staff were warm, welcoming, and always willing to help with anything we needed. The location is excellent—right in the heart of Porto and within easy walking distance of many attractions, restaurants, and the riverside. It made exploring the city so convenient. We truly enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Porto.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Benjamin

Excellent location. Beautiful 2 bedroom unit in the annex. Highly recommend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Karen

We loved our stay in Porto and felt right at home at the Porto River. Ricardo went above and beyond welcoming us to our first time in Portugal! We will definitely stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Natalie

The location was excellent, right in the middle of all the action. More seating options in the living room and more kitchen utensils like glasses, forks, plates etc. would be nice but overall great stay for a family of 4.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Robert

Great location, wonderful staff, clean and comfortable room....one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

gordon

My only fear is after my honest review this delightful hotel will be always booked making it hard for our return.
The place/ room was Exceptional. FIRST CLASS all the way.
The staff and service where EXCELLENT. TOTAL 5 stars plus. Great plush towels etc
The location and room well designed and wonderful.
The breakfast very good.
Dinner was terrific. If i had known how good we would have skipped the other expensive restaurants on the boulevard.
Thank you for making our 3 days holiday wonderful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

David

Historic spacious room overlooking the river and promenade/restaurant area (we had a river view room) Excellent location with kitchen facilities, a bit short on crockery/cutlery and kitchen linens. No onsite guest laundry facilities. Very enjoyable and would recommend to others.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

karin

The location was really loud so even though we had a spectacular view from our living room there were always people walking right in front of us

We had put in a request to make the bed up as twins but they didn’t !

Which cost us a night of sleep having to share covers etc between 2 adults.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Cynthia

The absolute most fantastic location in the city! We got upgraded to a Riverview room and it was magnificent! The room, the hotel everything was just perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Marcos Alves

We stayed at the room 5/1, the penthouse. It was one of the best rooms I have ever stayed in on my vacations through Europe. The view to Douro River and the most infamous brigade was stunning. The pictures of that room don’t do any justice. It was amazing. And they kept the room clean, organized for us every single day. It exceeded our expectation by far on every aspect of our Porto visit. The staff are so nice and polite. I would recommend the hotel and especially that room 10000% to anyone. You’ll be mesmerized by the views. Thank you so much for our wonderful time in Porto greatly in part of Porto River Hotel. We loved it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Nick

This hotel is one of the best prime locations along the river in Porto.
I even met with the owner in the lobby and he was very friendly and caring about his business

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

geralyn

Very accommodating, wonderful staff. The breakfast was amazing!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Fiona

A 7 day trip in an apartment in the adjacent building. Great view over the river. Appreciated double glazing. The street musicians became repetitive.
Great breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Lisa

Hotel is in a great location. We enjoyed being close to the river where there were many people, restaurants and live entertainment. The checkin staff were very friendly and helpful. Our suite was on the city side of the building (our choice) with the hope that it would be quieter. We were wrong. Between 11- midnight each night, someone was dragging something - maybe stacked chairs) along the alleyway behind us, lasting for more than 30 minutes. It was loud enough to jolt you out of a sound sleep. If you plan to be awake past midnight, no problem but for us it was quite disturbing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Marcie

Great staff and beautiful view for breakfast. Absolutely 10/10 location. Must stay.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Kirsty

Lovely staff, very clean and modern room. Would go back

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

kimberly

Beautiful views, central location.
Noisy at night.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Ann

The room was clean, the breakfast was delicious and Andrea and Sonia at the front desk were super helpful with reservations and recommendations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Michael

Room was huge and spacious while the location was perfect and close to lots of restaurants and attractions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Lori

Beautiful property in a perfect location!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Takaaki

Excellent

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

David

The staff were highly professional and attentive to making our stay enjoyable and worry free, ahead of, during our stay, and as we continued our holiday elsewhere. The combination of an idealistic location and a fitting accommodation to meet the beauty of that picturesque locale overlooking the Douro River and the Dom Luis I bridge. My wife and I loved this hotel, and the busy areas in the daytime became a quiet sanctuary with seemingly private views in the night for our February stay. The hotels style is a perfect blend of rustic aged beauty, with modern touches. Loved!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

James

What a beautiful place to stay! The apartment was awesome with an amazing view, and the staff was great!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

HsiaoLing

It has great view of Durdo river. Staffs were great. Room was clean. My family really enjoyed staying in this hotel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Henrik

Wonderful small boutique hotel. Great location and excellent service

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Cristian

Sonia was exceptional and the hotel was beautiful and convenient to everything!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

zachary

The location of this hotel is simply incredible! It is right on the river. We had a room facing the river with a wall of windows and the views are breathtaking. We also had lunch and drinks outside at their bar and loved it. The staff was also very helpful and arranged our transportation from and back to the airport.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

craig l

Beautiful. Right in the middle of the action. A little loud on the street below. But expected for being where it is. Not an issue. We loved this property. Highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Robyn

We loved everything about our stay. The location is unbeatable, and the entire property is spotless. Our one-bedroom suite was huge, immaculate, and filled with natural light — plus it was incredibly quiet, which made it easy to relax. The bed was very comfortable, and we slept so well. Most importantly, the hotel staff couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful — they really went above and beyond to make our visit smooth and enjoyable. The breakfast buffet was another bonus. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Tamara

Staff were wonderful. I was able to leave my luggage with the front desk until my room was ready. Staff took time to show me to my room and around the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Maria

Great location, close to many points of interest, restaurants, shops and vibrant nightlife! Amazing view of the Douro River!
Staff is helpful and kind, room was spacious and very clean. The breakfast was so good with the option of outdoor seating area, like I said, Amazing View!!
I loved everything about this place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

DAVID

Great staff , great facilities

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

louis

Lovely spot on the river

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Pooja

We loved everything about the Property once we got there but getting there was a nightmare.
The traffic was horrible, parking was far away from the hotel so we had to drag our bags to the hotel. It was not easy to locate. Once there is was beautiful!!! The views from the hotel restaurant are fabulous.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Sarah

Lovely property, very well situated on the river. Room was gorgeous. Staff were friendly. Recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Francis

Property was spacious, very clean and comfortable
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay
Good location provided easy access to all the local amenities - be prepared for the hills!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

john

Great location and apartment was great as well

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Christopher

The hotel is so lovely! It’s tucked away in an ancient little alley just off of the river (a little hard to find with GPS; just ask). The room was spacious, well-appointed, and comfortable. There was even a gorgeous skylight directly above the bed! (Think sleeping in a lighthouse) with beautiful stone walls. It’s so convenient and I’d definitely stay again. Warning: however, there is no parking and the closest garage was a bit of a haul (~1-1.5km?) so, I just backpacked it instead of fighting with my luggage. It ended up costing >50€ for overnight-4pm.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Brenda

Excellent hotel and the customer service as well. The view is spectacular and my experience there was amazing. No words to describe the night of Sao Joao there. It was out of this world.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

bertha

From the moment we booked, the Porto River team was incredibly kind and attentive—offering transportation and assistance with our luggage, which is greatly appreciated given the hotel’s privileged (and somewhat hard-to-reach) location right on the Douro River.

Check-in was quick and efficient, and the room… simply one of the best I’ve stayed in anywhere in the world. Overlooking the Douro, the space was impeccably maintained and beautifully modernized. It was spacious and well-designed, with a kitchenette, dining table, comfortable sofa, and four balconies offering breathtaking views. Despite being in a lively area, the reinforced windows kept most of the street noise out, allowing for restful nights.

The staff also provided excellent restaurant recommendations, adding a thoughtful personal touch to our stay. I would return to Porto River Hotel without hesitation—highly recommended for anyone visiting Porto.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Leslie

Great location, big lovely space. Amazing view! One of our favorites of the trip.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Patrick

It was perfect as it always is - honestly the only downside was a guy called Carlos who works in the restaurant who made me put a tip and then when I gave him a decent tip he started negotiating for a higher tip - tipping is not standard in Portugal or anywhere in Europe and I even gave him a good review on another website after he begged me to. It was a shame then for him to insist I tipped him (fine) and then start bartering with me to give him a higher tip like I’m in a bazaar in Istanbul (not fine).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Lynn

Excellent location friendly staff clean room

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

27 May 2025

Beheshteh

I had read in some reviews that the rooms had cockroaches. Our room did. Also, because the hotel is right above several restaurants, our room being on the first floor had a very strong fishy smell. Staff were very friendly and helpful though, and the apartment had all the amenities we needed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Christopher

Awesome!!!

Wonderful staff! Great location! Spectacular views!!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

DAVID

very good service wlking distance for mayor atractions

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

K

Excellent Experience

Booked the River View Suite which turned out to be one of the best spaces we have ever stayed in. It went from the front of the build all the way to the back, it was on the top floor with its own staircase and skylight. Great views, really clean and even though the weekend was really stormy we were cosy in the room. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Looking for an excuse to go back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Doug

Fabulous stay

We had an awesome stay at the Porto River Aparthotel. We had a one bedroom unit with a living/kitchen room. It was spacious for the 2 of us. The hotel is right on the riverfront. The breakfast was delicious, partly buffet and also could order eggs or pancakes. There was sparkling wine and fresh juice.

The best thing about the hotel are the staff. They went out of their way to be helpful and accommodating your every need, whether it was for dinner recommendations or reservations. The hotel owner, Manuel Almeda, is a lovely gentleman. He couldn’t speak much English but would always get someone to interpret. He was always asking if we were happy about the hotel and our stay there. They have a wonderful restaurant adjacent to the hotel and we ate a few dinners there (Chez Lapin). Delicious and plentiful as well as reasonable cost for a premium location. The owners daughter, Alexandra oversees the restaurant and helps the staff there. We had a great waiter, Andre. At the front reception Ricardo, Pedro and Ariana were always ready to help us with our questions. The hotel Manager, Andrea, really made our stay special. She made us feel like we were friends. Her motto was, “we don’t have guests, we have friends”. We really couldn’t have had a better place to stay. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone. If you do have physical limitations it would be important to advise the hotel so they could put you in a suitable room as some rooms are only accessible by stairs.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Gary

Great hotel location

The hotel is right on the water, with a lot going on outside during the day and evening. Hotel staff were very helpful. The room was superb.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Keith

The riverside balcony rooms were excellent for absorbing the views and street life.
The apartments were nice but had no view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Wiley

Lovely property right along the river.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Brian

Excellent location. Right in the heart of the action along the river.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Margie

This is the perfect location for your visit to Porto! Very close to all the attractions of the city. But be advised, the street below is very energetic and alive with sounds, so our sound machine at night was helpful. The room was lively and had all that we needed, the breakfast was exceptional. The front desk staff was very accommodating. We would highly recommend this hotel!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Li Peng

Loved the view from the apartment, the location and the apartment itself. The staff especially Sonia was very kind to provide us with a lot of informations on where to eat, boat rides and etc. Breakfast was nice too. We had an enjoyable stay.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

Craig

This hotel is right on the river. Entrance is secure. All staff are very professional and met all our needs and requests.
Sonya was exceptional.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Great location but parking nearby not advised

Great location. Be advised I parked at the nearby SABA location suggested by hotel and it cost 63 euros for one night! The staff is friendly and helpful. Many restaurants nearby. I would stay again but make other arrangements for the car.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

ANn M

The location of this hotel is superb. We were right in the center facing the Douro River. We could hear the musicians play from our balcony. Breakfast was delicious. The apartment was beautiful and newly renovated. Bedding was excellent. Would highly recommend this place.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Carla

Spectacular place

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Mara

Nice cozy and affordable place with great location and views.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

Jane

Incredible staff! Each person on staff was friendly, helpful and wonderful. Very clean and lovely room. Great view. The area right outside our room was full of tourists and street musicians, so very active with music and people noise during the day, but after 9 or 10PM, it was very quiet. Wonderful breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2024

Timothy

We stayed in the two bedroom apartment that overlooked the river. The accommodations were great. The place was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this hotel. Best thing was the view and the location to the river.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

Luis

Beautiful property in an excellent location.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2024

William

Wow!

Absolutely, the best place to stay in Porto to experience this beautiful city.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Tamara

Beautiful view, lovely room! Highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Alejandra

The place was perfect! We where traveling with a couple of friends and we could hang out at each others living. The apartment was nice, clean, right in the river. Breakfast was a great one!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Robert

Beautiful historical property with modern apartment overlooking the river. Wonderful staff and excellent breakfast. It is a little difficult to find when first arriving.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Julie

Beautiful hotel in the heart of the action!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Mercedes

Property in front of the river. Beautiful area. Great custumer service. I did not receive room upgrade due to not availability. Parking lot a little far from hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2024

James

Excellent place in a great location. My only complaint was difficulty finding it on a rainy day. Ubers and taxis can’t access the road in front so you have to lug your luggage a block or 2 and find the entrance in the alley. This all adds to the charm once you are settled but frustrating with luggage. Absolutely worth it for the river views and neighborhood.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Rebecca

Just Great

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Andrew

Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Very historical and old room but felt so new and clean! Live performances every night just right outside your window was so magical

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2024

Rebecca

Very nice hotel & staff

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

Kevin

Both of our stays at Porto River Aparthotel were excellent and we highly recommend staying there and in this area of Porto.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2024

Michael

Very clean and super convenient. Very difficult even to get Uber b/c there is no place for them to park.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

Kelley

Beautiful historical apartment hotel with stylish decor, comfy beds, friendly team & the best location in Porto

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2024

Siggi

Overall a good hotel. We had a couple of issues. The first room had a skylight which leaked dripping on the bed. We brought it to their attention and they switched us to another room right away. I guess they forgot to enter this into their system so in the middle of the night the night manager came into our room and seeing us there went straight out. This woke us up and we were a bit startled. The next morning they called to apologize and explained the mistake and told us that the breakfast would be on the house for the entire stay. Mistakes can happen but how a company reacts to it is important. They did well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Kathleen

Excellent stay at the Porto River. The only mistake we made is NOT having them organize our taxi ride from the train. We took a taxi, but he wouldn't take us down to the river and we had to walk down the hill to the hotel. The hotel had offered, but we didn't think it was a big deal to have them order the taxi but it WAS. We had them order the taxi BACK to the station and it can come down to the entrance of the hotel so you don't have to lug your luggage!!! Otherwise, everything was great. Good breakfast, great restaurant, very clean and neat and in a lively area.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

June

Love it!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2024

Melvin

Hotel was excellent. Service outstanding; staff out of this world. Andrea at service desk was very helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Clean, comfortable hotel with amazing views.

This hotel is in a block of frontline properties that overlook the Douro river to Gaia and all the restaurants, market stalls and buskers on the riverbank below. Fabulous location and amazing views from river view rooms. Always something happening on the river so plenty to watch. All staff, without exception, were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great with a wide selection of fresh food available. Very happy with our room choice. It was big enough for 2, bright, airy and clean. Bathroom was down a few steps into a long room with the shower at one end and window overlooking the river at the other end. Any users of the toilet during the night need to be mindful of the steps. It is always busy outside, so light sleepers beware. Air conditioning worked fine. Hotel has a nice bar area (also where breakfast is served) that spills into the outdoor overlooking the river and all the activity below. People watchers paradise! Going into Porto centre involves heading uphill from the river so be prepared for hills, steps and cobblestones and ensure comfortable footwear - that’s Porto! All in all we had a fabulous stay here and would happily recommend as best hotel in this area. Hope to return some day. Thank you Hotel Porto River.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Zachary

Parking nearby is impossible. Top tier place that’s affordable, just don’t bring a rental car

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Alfredo

Fantastic. Will stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Amazing Stay 10/10

We visited Porto River Hotel during our honeymoon and had an absolutely amazing stay. From the moment we walked in the staff was very welcoming and we stayed in a room with a River view which was well worth it. The location could not have been better with the hotel being above one of the main river walk areas with plenty of restaurants and street performers that made it fun to be staying near all of the action. It was a cozy but updated room that felt like home and we had a delicious breakfast with a beautiful view as well. The staff left a handwritten note and bottle of sparkling wine for the occasion which made it so special!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

Veselin

Great location, views towards the river, great breakfast, customer service. It is in the old town close to all sights .

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Carlos

Amazing

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

Rahul

Great location, fantastic service, beautiful rooms. Would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Ralph

Perfect Location!

Clean, beatiful in lively area right on the river with great views.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2024

Sherry

Great location with super friendly and helpful staff. We loved our stay and will recommend to friends and family.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2024

Michael

We got a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment with balconies and it was perfect for the 6 of us.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

paul

Fabulous hotel , great location on the river

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Sandor

Great location and friendly staff - loved Porto

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Mike

Front desk staff are wonderful. Informative, accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. Room was very clean, spacious, had a great view, full kitchen ants sitting area. Highly recommend this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Stephen

Great location, right in the heart of historic Porto. There is no parking, if you rented a car there’s a garage nearby that was about 100 euro for 2 nights. The hotel doesn’t validate parking or anything. Staff is friendly, there are many places to eat and grab a drink. Lots of sights to see very close to this hotel. Overall, good choice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

Daniel

Everything from checking to check out

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2023

Stuart

Located right near river with many dining options. Very lively area!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Javier

A Hard Place to Find

It was extremely difficult to find this place. Conflicting addresses, and in a very busy place that taxis could not find, nor enter because it is business district. The hotel could do a much better place of describing how to find the entrance to the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Diana

The place is fantastic, the staff is nice, helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to go back!

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

05 Oct 2023

Adonis

My air conditioning didn’t work in my apartment, they moved me to another room which was smaller and the ac worked there. Next day they moved me again to my original apartamento and the ac only worked during the day in the living room. At night the ac stopped working again, I didn’t even bother to let them know again since it was 11 pm. Basically didn’t sleep well for 2 nights. I wouldn’t stay here again they never resolved my issue

Leisure Self