Guest House Duoro, Porto

Rua da Fonte Taurina 99-101, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4050-270 Porto, Portugal. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Guest House Duoro, Porto. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 1st in Porto

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What guests liked

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

5.0
Greenfield

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.

5.0
Jacqueline

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

5.0
Christine

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.

4.5
Keller

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.

5.0
Candida

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

4.0
Frances

27 April 2024

Very good

The location, staff and breakfast….and the pillows!

5.0
Michael

24 April 2024

Exceptional

Staff was wonderful

4.5
Teresa

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.

5.0
Sylvia

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.

5.0
William

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.

5.0
Thomas

11 April 2024

Exceptional

Great location, great rooms, wonderful staff!

4.5
Jes

7 April 2024

Fabulous

Excellent location.

4.5
Tom

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.

5.0
Ronald

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.

5.0
Claire

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.

4.5
Jennie

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.

5.0
David

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.

5.0
Dale

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.

5.0
George

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.

5.0
Selwyn

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.

5.0
Gary

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.

5.0
Sudipta

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.

5.0
George

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

5.0
Julie

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

4.5
Nigel

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
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