Guest House Duoro, Porto
Expert reviews
“In a restored relic overlooking the Rio Douro, these eight rooms have been blessed with gorgeous wooden floors, plush queen beds and marble baths; the best have dazzling river views. But it is the welcome that makes this place stand out from the crowd.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Parking
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Encompassing only eight rooms, Guest House Douro is ideal for a more intimate and personalized stay in Porto. Located in the heart of the historic city center, Guest House Douro is close to many of the main attractions. Although the exterior may look ancient, the interior has been renovated to feel modern and contemporary.
This hotel is located within the old-timey city walls, creating an authentic environment during your stay in Porto. Only an 8-minute walk to the Dom Luis Bridge, an 11-minute walk to the Porto Cathedral, and a few minutes to Ribeira Square, Guest House Douro has an unbeatable location in Porto.
Each room at this hotel has an excellent view of the Douro River, the Fonte Taurina, or the Dom Luis Bridge. Many rooms come with a double bed, large double bed, or queen bed, accommodating two guests. However, one room offers two single beds while another can accommodate a third person on a sofa bed. Every room comes with WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Wooden floors, white linens, and private bathrooms make guest rooms contemporary, but the plush furniture and floor plans create a cozy vibe.
Breakfast is included for hotel guests, and several other restaurants are nearby if you’d like to sample something new. A Grade, next to the hotel, is a quaint mom-and-pop shop serving authentic Portuguese, while Jimao, just a few minutes away, is a tapas and wine bar. From great restaurants to nearby attractions, Guest House Douro is all about the location!
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Location
Recent guest reviews
5 May 2024
Exceptional
We felt welcome from start to finish. Fantastic location. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful. The staff went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were taken care of from reservations, taxis etc. Hightly recommend Guest House Do
2 May 2024
Perfect location and brilliant staff
The staff were amazing. I felt very much at home and welcomed. The breakfast was excellent and served with a smile. Nothing was too difficult for the staff including a lot of information about Porto.
29 April 2024
Fabulous
Love the view and location. Breakfast was wonderful. Staff could not of been nicer.
Room was small. Very tight. But worth it for the location.
28 April 2024
The guesthouse and staff are of a remarkably high standard.
There are no words to describe the devotion of the personnel to their guest’s comfort and pleasure. My husband who has early Alzheimer’s could not find his way back to the hotel. With an umbrella Luis went out to search for him (the Apple Airtag failed). Then he helped us take our luggage to meet our friend’s car. Always smiling friendly and reassuring. All the staff had this attitude that nothing was too much trouble for them. I have lived 35 years in 16 different countries and have traveled extensively. I have never written such a recommendation. The guesthouse and staff are remarkable.
Rooms are a little small
27 April 2024
Very good
The location, staff and breakfast….and the pillows!
24 April 2024
Exceptional
Staff was wonderful
23 April 2024
exceptional staff, in particular Luis who went out of his way to help.
Breakfast was a feast of fresh fruits, breads and cheese. Served by Luis with a smile.
19 April 2024
Charming guest house with character
The staff were friendly, helpful and charming. The view from our room was fabulous looking over the river. Wonderful breakfast full of fresh fruit and more. It's close to some superb family run restaurants which were recommended by the staff at the Guest House. Although it's a lively part of town the sound didn't intrude into our room at the top. We liked the cosiness of the small room.
The Aircon was a little loud, but it didn't stop us from sleeping.
15 April 2024
Wonderful place, right on the river, surprisingly quiet despite the location. Staff excellent, especially Philip. Recomm
Perfect location. Friendly staff. Surprisingly quiet.
All good.
11 April 2024
Exceptional
Great location, great rooms, wonderful staff!
7 April 2024
Fabulous
Excellent location.
6 April 2024
Really enjoyed our stay. Staff we dealt with (Luisa and Luis) were extremely friendly and helpful and made sure we had e
Location on river was ideal.
2 April 2024
Exceptional
Excellent location, and the staff was friendly , professional, ]and helpful. The staff went above and beyond expectations. Great views of the river.
The rooms are a bit cozy and the bathrooms a bit small.
2 April 2024
I think this is the best guest house I have ever stayed in, lovey staff - couldn't do enough for us.
The breakfast was amazing and presented beautifully and the location over the river was perfect.
everything was great.
2 April 2024
A delightful hotel in a great location with wonderful staff!
The staff in this property are excellent! They really make the difference to this hotel, providing friendly, considerate service that made my stay a delight. The location is excellent - in the action near the river but the rooms are quiet. The breakfast is excellent and they are happy to provide additional items such as yoghurt and cooked eggs if you like.
1 April 2024
Exceptional
We stayed recently at Guest House Douro and it was an amazing experience. Luis could not have been kinder and more welcoming. He consistently went out of his way to ensure our stay was a memorable one. For Luis alone, we highly recommend the Guest House Douro.
31 March 2024
My wife and I will be returning to this hotel. It is the best hotel we have ever booked!!
The breakfast was fantastic with an assortment of fruits, meats, even scrambled eggs done to perfection. Louis, Louisa and Philip have to be the best staff my wife and I have ever encountered in our travels. They helped or offered a hand in every circumstance including serving breafast while managing the front desk … no small feat! Lastly, João, the driver who came to pick us up at the Campangha train station was also very personable and extremely helpful giving us various restaurants to try and places to visit.
Insofar as we are concerned this boutique hotel pushed all the right buttons and we were very pleased.
25 March 2024
Treated like family
We cant say enough about the staff. It felt like you were staying at a fiends home. They were so helpful with any request or questions that we had. At our first breakfast we had to take pictures of our breakfast plate. A beautiful presentation and you did not go away hungry. We were amazed at our morning host who would speak English to us and seamlessly speak French to the couple at the next table.
I wish we would have gotten a room overlooking the Douro river.
22 March 2024
Absolutely perfect!!
Wonderful facility… Luis was exceptional, helped is with luggage transfer along Camino. Directed us to an awesome Restaurant. He couldn’t have been better.. very accommodating. Luisa also the next morning was just perfect. Breakfast was awesome and we did have. Wonderful experience.. plus the beds were awesome!
Nothing! The location o. River was perfect.
20 March 2024
Exceptional in all ways.
First was the staff. All three staff members were super friendly and helpful. Great location with wonderful breakfast.
Was nothing to dislike.
12 March 2024
Fantastic stay
The location, facilities and staff friendliness make this property a must stay in Porto. The service was exceptional! The hotel staff really know how to look after their guests. I felt welcomed and right at home from the first day of my visit. The location is also a bonus! This property is located right at the riverfront. Every aspect of my stay was perfect.
The rooms are a bit small, but given the location, i was not expecting anything else.
11 March 2024
Wonderful stay with much help and advice
Unbelievable!!! White glove service with a smile. View was so good one didn’t want to leave room
Having a washcloth
7 March 2024
A jewel in Porto
We were made to feel very welcome the moment we arrived. It is a very intimate guesthouse -Luis and Luisa could not have been more helpful and friendly. They helped us with dinner recommendations, directions and travel bookings. The breakfast included was delicious and I highly recommend this guesthouse.
Nothing
3 March 2024
Excellent riverside location in Porto with super friendly, attentive hosts
Excellent location, super helpful and attentive staff, extremely clean
Rooms a little small
Hotel facilities
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Activities
- - Massage
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
Services
- - Luggage storage
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- - Fruits
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
8 May 2024
Best little five star guest house ever.
This guest house was a wonderful find right along the Douro River. The staff members Luis, Phillip and Louisa were exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, courteous young people. The breakfasts were beautifully presented with the freshest fruits, cheeses, nuts and eggs if you wanted them. The location is great, walkable to many places, excellent restaurants easy to find transportation. Highly recommend.
There were no negatives. They operate by having high standards.