Name: Malmerendas Boutique Lodging
Address: Rua Dr Alves Da Veiga 186, Porto, 4000-072, PT

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Martha

Breakfast excellent. Loved the garden!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Natalie

Staff were amazing. We had a garden room which was lovely, the building itself was stunning and I would highly recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

CAROLINE

Friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Christina

AC was great as was the breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Menna

Lovely small hotel. Ideal base for our Porto visit. We stayed in the junior suite which had everything we needed. The bed was really comfortable. Transfers were booked for us and we paid the hotel directly. Breakfast was included and was very nice. Very friendly, helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Rafael

Excellent

The hotel was amazing, staff is really friendly and the room was fantastic, very aesthetic, spacious and bright. We stayed at the Deluxe Suite and it was faultless.
I would def. stay there again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Charlotte Grace Campbell

We had a lovely pleasant stay here for a girls trip! Location was great and in walking distance to the centre. Our room had a lovely terrace and was great for chilling out after a busy day. Super comfy bed and hear no noise at all, so we slept great for the 4 x night we spent there! Can’t wait to come back again :)

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Rikke

A lovely stay, cosy and conveniently located just a short walk from the metro and shopping. The highlight was the helpfulness of the staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Kai

The staff members are super accommodating, prompt, and helpful.
The location of the hotel is very convenient, close to major attractions, and also in a very quiet neighbourhood.
We got the one-bedroom ground-floor suite with two baths, one kitchenette with a fridge, so it is easy to store drinks and snacks.
The hotel has a cute garden adjacent to the breakfast room, providing some tranquility after hectic tourism during the day.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Heather

We loved our stay. The staff was incredibly helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Shino

The only thing that I was unhappy about was that the sticky bathroom floor. The others were excellent. I would stay again.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2024

Jaki

The property has been clearly cherished and carefully refurbished. It will appeal to architectural purists - beautiful round skylight over the stairway, the single piece of polished concrete in the dining area, tasteful combinations of old and modern etc. The location is good for the market. It is a fair uphill walk back up from the main Porto attractions on the river which was fine for us but could be more challenging for others. There is a small supermarket at the end of the street. The breakfast arrangements could be spelt out a little more clearly. Breakfast is served downstairs. Only when other guests began to order omelettes etc did we realise that orders were actually being taken. Other than that, it was fairly basic - scrambled eggs are served on a small side plate, omelettes the same. Once you get your head around that, its fine, but it is not four star as some reviews have stated. It offers a basic, clean and very friendly offering, set within a very well-refurbished building.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2024

Douglas

A really fantastic hotel with great staff who were also very helpful. We really enjoyed our room although it can be a little noisy with passing traffic or street cleaners. Great location near the metro and the main historic sites. Would really recommend!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2024

Kristine

This was a very unique property. Very comfortable bed, with decent amenities, however the housekeeping was limited to bed making. Also we did not recieve the Expedia bonus of a \"bottle of spirits\", it was not mentioned. Great price point, huge room, weather did not comply to using the garden.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

Santosh

Great location! Neta and Lauren were superb, knowledgeable and courteous staff made our stay memorable. I highly recommend this place

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2024

Chris

Super cool property with amazing mid century furniture and excellent breakfast. Would return in a heartbeat

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2023

Kim

This place is gorgeous. There is a little garden in the back, the suites are beautiful. The staff is so helpful. Great breakfast. Loved it!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

MIchael

The hotel is very clean and close to the tourists attractions. We had a large and comfortable room. This hotel doesn’t have an elevator, something to keep in mind if someone needs it. The breakfast area is well decorated, the staff is very pleasant, but the menu options are limited.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Natasha

Lovely property right near Rue Santa Catarina shopping district and Mercado Bolhão. I had a fantastic room on the third floor (no elevator) with a giant balcony. Perfect! Room does heat up in the afternoon but that was to my preference. Great little minimart right around the corner from hotel as well. Easy walking distance to any of the main sights and districts. I liked the keypad entry to both the hotel and my room so no messing with a room key card. Kind, helpful people at the hotel. Was sorry to leave and would definitely stay again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Diana

Good quiet location close to but outside main centre. Comfortable large room, good service. Would return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

Luis

This is an amazing property it is very clean and quiet the best please for us to rest and enjoy our time in Porto. The staff very helpful as fríendly. Definitely we recommend it. Thanks.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2023

Michael

The bathroom was a bit dirty with some black mold. Other than that the room was perfect. Enormous room and well appointed

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2023

Rebecca

We had an amazing time here! The staff were so helpful and really nice! They provided great restaurant recommendations and helped us understand the transportation options around the city. Great experience, highly recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Susara

Very nice

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2023

Marissa

Faculty was Super clean; Laura and Hudson were very accommodating to our needs; Walkable to churches, shops, restaurants. Easy access to public transportation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2023

Sally

Very clean, friendly and helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2023

VARTOUHI

Malmerendas Boutique had everything I needed and beyond. The staff, Mary and Hudson went out of their way to make sure my stay was flawless. Hudson was an amazing host. I felt at home and at ease as I stayed there. My bedroom was enchanting. I love how beautifully was decorated. I highly recommend this place!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2022

Bruce

This is a wonderful property that is a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of Porto. The rooms are large and well-appointed -- modern and large.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2022

Nia

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Malmerendas! I only regret we didn’t book a longer stay! This is a beautifully renovated large home that has been designed in a minimalist Scandinavian style. It is centrally located and comfortable. We experienced every comfort and personal touch set forth by the staff. It was perfect for our family of three.

The staff were there to assist with everything we needed. We used WhatsApp to communicate. They were truly delightful; warm, and thoughtful, from start to finish. From the time we booked the team communicated with us about our booking, inquiring about our arrival time, room preferences, etc.

Upon arrival, the host greeted us and held our bags while our room was being prepared. We wandered the plentiful shops and restaurants in close walking distance. We received a text when our room was ready, a few hours before scheduled checkin (3pm). The host had already delivered our bags up to our room when we returned.

The room was well appointed - a complementary bottle of port greeted in our room with a welcome note to our family! Breakfast was offered 830-1030 daily of fresh Portuguese baked specialties, cooked to order eggs, fruit. yogurt, coffee etc.
There is a small garden in the rear of the house with a quiet sitting area and a small family of cats. The host learned that my son loved cats and invited him to help with feeding time which made his trip complete! We recommend Malmerendas with highest praise!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2022

Alan

Fabulous 😊

Nice quiet location but close to everything. Greeted and looked after by Laura who was very helpful . Interior decor shows how modern and vintage designer pieces can work together. This will be our go to place to stay in Porto. Looking forward to our next trip and enjoying breakfast out side under the orange tree . Thank you for making our experience memorable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2022

Alex

Great property, very clean, walking distance to all the main attractions and sight seeing. Laura was very helpful and made my stay easy and comfortable.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2022

Suzanne

Excellent

I had a really lovely stay. Laura could not have been more helpful or friendly. Everything was excellent. I would come back anytime.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2022

Sharon

I found the accomodatioNs very comfortable, and the location was close to all of the things you want to see and do in Porto. Laura was extremely accommodating with the few request I had and I was very comfortable as a single traveller

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2021

kathy

Absolutely wonderful

Beautiful small, intimate guesthouse. The staff was exceptionally accommodating during our brief stay. I highly recommend staying here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Great boutique property, rooms was really quiet. Watch your head in the loft room, only negative was nowhere to dry towels. Would fully recommend!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2019

Nancy

The staff at the Malmerendas all knew the city, had suggestions of what we might like in terms of sights and meals and proved to be good judges of our tastes.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2019

Joseph

Attic room has a lot of space but the bed is only 18 inches off the ground-not for the elderly or people with back problems. it is a 3 floor walk-up. Otherwise a great spacious room with a kitchenette. Miguel and Laura are the friendliest and most helpful hosts.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel is very small, only 6 rooms. When I arrived, the front door was locked. I rang the bell, no answer, the person at the from desk was on a lunch break and there's no one else covering. They said they sent me an email asking when I'd be arriving, but that email went straight to my junk mail folder and I never saw it. The property was listed as 4 star, but the rooms were very basic. Even by European hotel standards, I don't think it's 4 star. The best part of the hotel, since it's so small, the service from the staff is excellent. Very helpful, detailed suggested, directions, and help to make it overall a nice stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely stay.

Very nice n clean, decent location, breakfast was a bit basic - but meant we could enjoy a bigger lunch!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2019

PLP

Lovely, beautiful, off the beaten path but centrally located lodgings. Would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Loved the contemporary vibe in an old house. Big bathroom with a bath. The bed was incredibly comfortable.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful! The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating and the location was perfect for exploring the city.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2019

Michelle

Great Porto Guesthouse

The guest house is located in a nice walkable area. The space was historic with a modern twist.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2019

Heather

For a short break in Porto, this hotel is lovely!

Really well located, exceptionally clean and very comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great location. Very clean, spacious room. Simple but tasty breakfast.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome location, great room and amazing staff. So friendly!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2019

Danilo

It’s ok for few days

Very friendly staff, near the metro station and all attractions. Poor breakfast, noisy guest house, you can ear everything from outside your room, I wake up many times during the night, when someone walking up and down the stairs. Who clean the room make the bed only, the toilet remain as you leave it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great location near to metro. Large aify room. Kitchen facilities availBle

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2019

Alan

Excellent

Excellent small guesthouse in quiet street but near a metro station. Room was spacious, comfortable and quiet. Cleaning of the room could be a bit more thorough but otherwise service and friendliness of staff score top marks. Would return here om a future visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing service, hotel well designed. Central location.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Good decor. Noise from facing building site unpleasant but this is temporary

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2018

Ben

Classy! If I asked someone to decorate my in my head house it would be like this!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2018

Lynsey

Christmas wonderland

Beautiful hotel, spacious, architectural, lovely, warm Christmas feel. Manuel our hostess couldn’t do enough for us, very hospitable, welcoming & amazing with our 2 little children they loved him. They were greeted with a chocolate santa for breakfast made their day their little faces lit up 👌🤗. Location central surrounded by gorgeous restaurants & coffee shops, portuguese cakes are out of this world! A magical Christmas feel with the shops & coffee shops decorated for Christmas, Christmas light switch on & Father Christmas in the shopping centre!
Definitely would return to Malmerendas we loved it 🙌

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2018

Wayne

What an amazing place. The staff were great. The hotel is amazing. We stayed in the loft / terrace room. It was beautiful.

Only negative comment is that tea and coffe being charged for in the room seemed a little bit out of character of the personal service.

We will be back. Hopefully for the 24th June festival.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2018

Stephanie

Wonderful hospitality and service! 10-15 min walk from main attractions and restaurants, cute outdoor space, free breakfast, and accommodating staff. Our only warning is that we stayed on the top floor and the ceilings are very low if you are tall.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2018

Oded

Location is good, walking distance from city center. Nearby parking house but not open 24/7 and must be reserved in advance. Bath in bathromm is inconvenient and could be dangarous. Not enough electric socets in the room and the one in the bathroom was not dead. Breakfast is small and with no options. The staff os outstanding prifessional and cooprative.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2018

Jason

Fantastic little hotel in Porto.

Superb place to stay in Porto, close enough to walk around the city yet quiet enough to be away from the noise. Very friendly, helpful, great room, nice breakfast, breakfast room and garden.
Décor and furniture was lovely. Even had a small kitchenette with Nesspresso machine and min bar etc..
All very good and would stay here again

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2018

Matthew

Lovely hotel in Porto- very nice rooms and extremely comfortable bed! Staff is also very friendly and helpful! In a great location as well with an easy walk to main aeas of the town. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2018

Ann

Loved our stay here! The staff were so nice and made dinner reservations for us. The rooms were beautiful and the garden was perfect for breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Nicely refurbished property. Caterina was very welcoming but other staff less so. Plans for a restful sleep disrupted by constant early morning barking. No towels provided on one day. Overall a good property well located but lacked ambience.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2018

Greg

Great location, nice and comfortable room.

Really enjoyed this hotel. Very convenient parking next door for an extra Euro 15/day.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

David

Brief Porto stopover

Break on the way from Santiago de Compostela to Lisbon.
Staff very helpful and knowlegeable of Porto and the local area.
Room very comfortable if a little kinky in layout.
Coffee pods are extra so be aware.
Great location for getting around but be aware that being in a one way street does make taxi access confusing and you may have to endure a few circuits to get to the door.
No elevator but we were able to leave our big case at the reception level.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2017

ARTUR CARLOS

A surprise !!*

WONDERFUL

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2017

jeff

Charming!!!

Wé loved Malmerendas boutique. The room was very clean and the reception was super helpful and nice.
We definitely recommend this hotel and will come back. The location was perfect.
Great experience!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2017

Rachel

Fantastic hotel all round!

This hotel is in a great location (about 15-20 mins walk to a major train station and the cathedral, and close to a metro, though we actually walked everywhere), with lots of bars, cafes, and restaurants nearby, though the hotel itself is on a quiet, residential street. The staff here are wonderful. Ana took care of us throughout our stay, giving us a warm welcome (and a glass of port!) despite our late check-in and lots of tips on what to see and where to eat. She was also very kind in helping us sort out some details for our onward trip. The other thing about this hotel is that it is just stunningly designed. Every detail has been considered. We were in a deluxe double with a terrace, which was beautiful. Lovely for sitting out with a glass of wine. The kitchenette was handy and the bathroom also had a luxury feel. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying here; we would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2017

garth

really pleased with our accommodation and a bonus having an outside space. everyone was very friendly and helpful and would definitely recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2017

Genevieve

Woud definetly go back!

The room was very clean and comfy. The service as amazing!

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2017

David

A place to return to in Porto !!

Very clean and a high standard throughout. Good hints and tips as to where to eat locally were provided and were very good. Staff very accommodating and friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2017

Katherine

Extremely good. Superb staff. Completely recomended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2017

Olga

Surprisingly nice and comfortable.

The last day of our cycling adventure. It took us a while to find the hotel. Once we were there, it was another world. Great service, our hosts took care of every single detail. Very friendly and competent staff. If we ever go back to Porto, we will surely stay in this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2017

Sarah

Comfortable boutique apartment

A fabulous suit/apartment. Accommodation was perfect. Only issue was noise from street, although seemingly a very quiet area. Any street noise, whether cars, people or even seagulls could be clearly heard inside. This was especially annoying at night, even with the shutters closed. Perhaps rear facing suites are better. Fabulous accommodation but my sleep suffered because of these exterior noises.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2017

romeo and julie

Excellent hotel!

We got the attic room and it was comfortable and quaint. They supplied bed slippers and bath robes. The room was spotless and the service was excellent. The only issue was the walls are thin and can hear the neighbors but I believe most hotels in Portugal are like this because this was our 5th hotel stop and all were stops thin walled. The hotel did not have any lifts so if you are physically challenged keep this in mind. Overall I would rate this hotel 5 stars and would definitely recommend it stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2017

larisa

i wouldn't say anywhere else in Porto

Great boutique hotel, the lady who welcomed us was kind and very helpful. The room very clean, spacious, modern, really nice deco. You can tell they really made an effort. There is a parking in the street if you rent a car - very convenient. Location is great - you can walk to all tourist spots.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

LOVE

It was perfect. Beautiful space, comfortable stay, lovely staff. Great location in charming neighborhood. Incredible value. Would highly recommend to friends. Really looking forward to coming back and staying longer to enjoy more of Porto.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2017

Andrew

Excellent Stay - Cozy, Clean and Comfortable!

I can't recommend enough!
- The service and assistance from the staff were always outstanding from our arrival to the end of our stay.
- Perfect location for our trip, only minutes away on foot from the Bolhao station.
- The room interior was cozy, clean and comfortable.
- The en-suite bathroom was spacious. The bathtub was classic, far from the modern designs. It could be not too comfortable for some.
- Apart from the interior, the wall between the room and hallway was (understandably for such buildings) not too thick so that the noise from the hallway was often perceivable inside the room.

Overall, we loved our stay and definitely will return!

Partner