Vila Gale Porto Ribeira
$214
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Vila Gale Porto Ribeira
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$214
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira average $121 in January, the cheapest month, and $232 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $121 |
| February | $140 |
| March | $155 |
| April | $207 |
| May | $219 |
| June | $206 |
| July | $158 |
| August | $158 |
| September | $232 |
| October | $214 |
| November | $134 |
| December | $124 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Location
With a stay at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Porto, a short 9-minute walk from Alfandega Congress Center and 12 minutes by foot from Porto Historic Center. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Clerigos Tower and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Livraria Lello.
What's nearby
Duoro River(0.1 miles)
Crystal Palace Gardens(0.2 miles)
Museum of Port Wine(0.2 miles)
Alfandega Congress Center(0.5 miles)
University of Porto(0.5 miles)
Rua de Miguel Bombarda(0.5 miles)
Rosa Mota Pavilion(0.6 miles)
Porto Historic Center(0.6 miles)
Santo António General Hospital(0.7 miles)
Soares dos Reis National Museum(0.7 miles)
Cidade do Porto Shopping Centre(0.8 miles)
Bom Sucesso Market(0.8 miles)
Parque das Virtudes(0.9 miles)
Jardim da Cordoaria(0.9 miles)
Church of Sao Francisco(0.9 miles)
The preferred airport for Vila Gale Porto Ribeira Hotel is Porto Airport (OPO)(9.3 miles)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Bicycle Rental
Location
Cais das Pedras, Porto, Portugal
Duoro River (0.1 miles)
Crystal Palace Gardens (0.2 miles)
Museum of Port Wine (0.2 miles)
Alfandega Congress Center (0.5 miles)
University of Porto (0.5 miles)
Rua de Miguel Bombarda (0.5 miles)
Room options
4
Twin Room (With Extra Bed 2+1)
Room details
2 Twin Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Single Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
161 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Twin Room, River View
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
162 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Single Room, River View
Room details
2 Twin Beds
161 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Vila Gale Porto Ribeira
8.7
Fabulous
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What guests think
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At Vila Gale Porto Ribeira, guests highlight a quiet riverside setting within a 10-20 minute walk of Ribeira, comfortable modern rooms with river views, and a generally strong breakfast, while also noting some amenity gaps and occasional issues with facilities.
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At Vila Gale Porto Ribeira, guests highlight a quiet riverside setting within a 10-20 minute walk of Ribeira, comfortable modern rooms with river views, and a generally strong breakfast, while also noting some amenity gaps and occasional issues with facilities.
Many appreciate tram and bus stops right outside and nearby non-touristy restaurants and cafes, though a few find the walk to the main sights less convenient. Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, but in-room coffee and irons are typically absent, and some bathrooms lack privacy or have very small showers. Service is widely praised, yet the bar and restaurant can feel understaffed, and parking is limited or awkward. Expect a modern base suited to travelers who value comfort over extensive in-room amenities.
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Facilities
On-site bar and restaurant are available, but service can be limited at busy times. Parking is limited, with a steep garage approach and some reports of no dedicated parking.
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10
Lynn
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location near trams and buses. Adequate yet confusing breakfast. Limited staffing for the restaurant but a couple of good alternatives nearby. We did have a river view, however the window was small and high. The room could benefit my hanging a bar table and chairs. No Kleenex to be had for n the room. A pet peeve of mine.
Great location near trams and buses. Adequate yet confusing breakfast. Limited staffing for the restaurant but a couple of good alternatives nearby. We did have a river view, however the window was small and high. The room could benefit my hanging a bar table and chairs. No Kleenex to be had for n the room. A pet peeve of mine.
10
Mila
Feb 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excelente hotel, fica um lugar um pouco afastado, mas chega-se rápido a qualquer lugar. Pena não ter estacionamento nem manobrista, consegui uma vaga na rua por sorte.
Excelente hotel, fica um lugar um pouco afastado, mas chega-se rápido a qualquer lugar. Pena não ter estacionamento nem manobrista, consegui uma vaga na rua por sorte.
8
Ajay
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good hotel and nice breakfast ... few things I would have liked are coffee machine and iron in the room. Also the parking garage had very few spots and the approach to it was very steep.
Good hotel and nice breakfast ... few things I would have liked are coffee machine and iron in the room. Also the parking garage had very few spots and the approach to it was very steep.
10
Dave
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
view, breakfast, courtyard, full bar and restaurant, art work
view, breakfast, courtyard, full bar and restaurant, art work
6
Keith
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely nothing wrong with the hotel, good value and helpful, staff were quiet good, in fact. Food was very average and the area a bit suspect. I was told not to leave anything valuable in the car which was left out the hotel overnight. The rating would be higher if I had not been there with a car.
Absolutely nothing wrong with the hotel, good value and helpful, staff were quiet good, in fact. Food was very average and the area a bit suspect. I was told not to leave anything valuable in the car which was left out the hotel overnight. The rating would be higher if I had not been there with a car.
10
John
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location and some Lisbon friends joined us and we ate dinner at the hotel and it was good.
Excellent location and some Lisbon friends joined us and we ate dinner at the hotel and it was good.
8
Gillian
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
10
Anthony
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
The tram into Porto ran right in front of the hotel. Not much action at the hotel itself but some options adjacent to it.
The tram into Porto ran right in front of the hotel. Not much action at the hotel itself but some options adjacent to it.
10
JORGE
Nov 4, 2022
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La decoración, y el garage integrado al hotel
La decoración, y el garage integrado al hotel
8
Erin
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We liked that it is by the river. Our room had a view of the courtyard and we were gone for the majority of the day so view not important but it was nice if using dining area. The breakfast was adequate but they need to have coffee out all day since there is no coffee maker in rooms. One night they were busy in the dining room and the front desk person was working in the restaurant so has to wait to speak to her...they seemed to be short on employees but maybe they were just busier than usual in the restaurant that night. Our room was a good size, comfortable beds, efficient air conditioning when working. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Our last night it wasn't working but within 20 minutes the problem was resolved. The shower door leaked but we just put extra towels down to soak up and let staff know when we checked out. Staff were all nice and helpful. We had a very early departure on last day and they arranged a taxi for us and had breakfast boxes for us. The taxi driver was on time, professional and reasonably priced. It's only a 10-15 walk to all the action downtown. Overall, a nice place to stay at a good location.
We liked that it is by the river. Our room had a view of the courtyard and we were gone for the majority of the day so view not important but it was nice if using dining area. The breakfast was adequate but they need to have coffee out all day since there is no coffee maker in rooms. One night they were busy in the dining room and the front desk person was working in the restaurant so has to wait to speak to her...they seemed to be short on employees but maybe they were just busier than usual in the restaurant that night. Our room was a good size, comfortable beds, efficient air conditioning when working. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Our last night it wasn't working but within 20 minutes the problem was resolved. The shower door leaked but we just put extra towels down to soak up and let staff know when we checked out. Staff were all nice and helpful. We had a very early departure on last day and they arranged a taxi for us and had breakfast boxes for us. The taxi driver was on time, professional and reasonably priced. It's only a 10-15 walk to all the action downtown. Overall, a nice place to stay at a good location.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally very clean with reliable daily housekeeping. A few maintenance or cleanliness issues appear, such as stained hallway carpets and an occasional bathroom leak.
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10
James
Mar 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a 3 night stay here. Excellent staff and rooms. Very good eco friendly policies in place. Room was clean and comfortable , breakfast also very good - both hot and cold options. Location abot 10 mins walk to Ribeira which suited us and meant hotel was quiet at night. Several very good restaurants literally on the doorstep if you dont want to go too far at night. Would very much recommend and would definitely stay here again if back in Porto. Thanks to allthe staff who made our stay perfect.
Had a 3 night stay here. Excellent staff and rooms. Very good eco friendly policies in place. Room was clean and comfortable , breakfast also very good - both hot and cold options. Location abot 10 mins walk to Ribeira which suited us and meant hotel was quiet at night. Several very good restaurants literally on the doorstep if you dont want to go too far at night. Would very much recommend and would definitely stay here again if back in Porto. Thanks to allthe staff who made our stay perfect.
8
Mldred
May 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel was nicely located by the river, not too far from downtown and the beach. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food options were fresh and well prepared. The morning breakfast buffet was excellent! The room was very basic with few amenities but it was clean and the beds were comfortable.
This hotel was nicely located by the river, not too far from downtown and the beach. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food options were fresh and well prepared. The morning breakfast buffet was excellent! The room was very basic with few amenities but it was clean and the beds were comfortable.
10
gillian
May 12, 2022
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Stayed 7 nights
Set in quiet area but walking distance of the city centre. Good food with some excellent local restaurants nearby - good spot with nice views down the river and across to villa de gaia - tram runs right outside the front door (literally) but is quiet and causes no problems rooms a comfortable and clean. Hotel staff excellent and friendly.
Set in quiet area but walking distance of the city centre. Good food with some excellent local restaurants nearby - good spot with nice views down the river and across to villa de gaia - tram runs right outside the front door (literally) but is quiet and causes no problems rooms a comfortable and clean. Hotel staff excellent and friendly.
8
Cathy
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were nice and staff was nice but carpet in the hallways was very dirty and stained, and smelled bad.
Rooms were nice and staff was nice but carpet in the hallways was very dirty and stained, and smelled bad.
8
Erin
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We liked that it is by the river. Our room had a view of the courtyard and we were gone for the majority of the day so view not important but it was nice if using dining area. The breakfast was adequate but they need to have coffee out all day since there is no coffee maker in rooms. One night they were busy in the dining room and the front desk person was working in the restaurant so has to wait to speak to her...they seemed to be short on employees but maybe they were just busier than usual in the restaurant that night. Our room was a good size, comfortable beds, efficient air conditioning when working. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Our last night it wasn't working but within 20 minutes the problem was resolved. The shower door leaked but we just put extra towels down to soak up and let staff know when we checked out. Staff were all nice and helpful. We had a very early departure on last day and they arranged a taxi for us and had breakfast boxes for us. The taxi driver was on time, professional and reasonably priced. It's only a 10-15 walk to all the action downtown. Overall, a nice place to stay at a good location.
We liked that it is by the river. Our room had a view of the courtyard and we were gone for the majority of the day so view not important but it was nice if using dining area. The breakfast was adequate but they need to have coffee out all day since there is no coffee maker in rooms. One night they were busy in the dining room and the front desk person was working in the restaurant so has to wait to speak to her...they seemed to be short on employees but maybe they were just busier than usual in the restaurant that night. Our room was a good size, comfortable beds, efficient air conditioning when working. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Our last night it wasn't working but within 20 minutes the problem was resolved. The shower door leaked but we just put extra towels down to soak up and let staff know when we checked out. Staff were all nice and helpful. We had a very early departure on last day and they arranged a taxi for us and had breakfast boxes for us. The taxi driver was on time, professional and reasonably priced. It's only a 10-15 walk to all the action downtown. Overall, a nice place to stay at a good location.
8
Michael
Jan 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were excellent and friendly. We liked the small buffet breakfast in the morning before tours. Rooms were very clean and made up each day. Trams and buses are right across from hotel. I had small issue with hot/cold water in shower which staff noted and said they would address. I would stay again.
Staff were excellent and friendly. We liked the small buffet breakfast in the morning before tours. Rooms were very clean and made up each day. Trams and buses are right across from hotel. I had small issue with hot/cold water in shower which staff noted and said they would address. I would stay again.
10
David
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff all very pleasant and knowledgeable. Good breakfast options. Lovely rooms, spacious and very clean. Very convenient for the tram.
Staff all very pleasant and knowledgeable. Good breakfast options. Lovely rooms, spacious and very clean. Very convenient for the tram.
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Rooms
Guests describe rooms as comfortable, modern, and often spacious, with some nice river or courtyard views. Downsides include a lack of in-room coffee and irons, and bathroom layouts that reduce privacy or feel cramped.
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Lynn
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location near trams and buses. Adequate yet confusing breakfast. Limited staffing for the restaurant but a couple of good alternatives nearby. We did have a river view, however the window was small and high. The room could benefit my hanging a bar table and chairs. No Kleenex to be had for n the room. A pet peeve of mine.
Great location near trams and buses. Adequate yet confusing breakfast. Limited staffing for the restaurant but a couple of good alternatives nearby. We did have a river view, however the window was small and high. The room could benefit my hanging a bar table and chairs. No Kleenex to be had for n the room. A pet peeve of mine.
8
Mldred
May 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel was nicely located by the river, not too far from downtown and the beach. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food options were fresh and well prepared. The morning breakfast buffet was excellent! The room was very basic with few amenities but it was clean and the beds were comfortable.
This hotel was nicely located by the river, not too far from downtown and the beach. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food options were fresh and well prepared. The morning breakfast buffet was excellent! The room was very basic with few amenities but it was clean and the beds were comfortable.
10
P Keppler
Mar 24, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice, quiet stay with a quality breakfast. Walkable to the main Ribeira, with transport options readily available if 15 mins are too much. Nice big room, but no separate bathroom (WC and shower directly accessible from main room, with exposed bathroom sink).
Nice, quiet stay with a quality breakfast. Walkable to the main Ribeira, with transport options readily available if 15 mins are too much. Nice big room, but no separate bathroom (WC and shower directly accessible from main room, with exposed bathroom sink).
10
Tiassa
Apr 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Porto was a brief stop on my way to walk the Camino. Vila Gale was a wonderful and unique hotel. The room was comfy and modern at the same time. The rooms are also themed which add an additional dimension. The staff very friendly and breakfast was utterly delicious!
Porto was a brief stop on my way to walk the Camino. Vila Gale was a wonderful and unique hotel. The room was comfy and modern at the same time. The rooms are also themed which add an additional dimension. The staff very friendly and breakfast was utterly delicious!
8
Andrew
May 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was nice. Cooling option was not available in our room. We were told AC availability was floor by floor rather than room by room. Felt like we were being put off. Privacy in bathroom is not good. Would not recommend to people traveling with friends.
Breakfast was nice. Cooling option was not available in our room. We were told AC availability was floor by floor rather than room by room. Felt like we were being put off. Privacy in bathroom is not good. Would not recommend to people traveling with friends.
8
Gillian
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
10
Jessica
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Our room was a river facing room. The hotel had unique artwork everywhere and an offered a great breakfast. Our room was spacious, the staff was lovely and helpful. About 15 minute walk into the thick of the city.
Our room was a river facing room. The hotel had unique artwork everywhere and an offered a great breakfast. Our room was spacious, the staff was lovely and helpful. About 15 minute walk into the thick of the city.
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mauro
Oct 19, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
il bagno misura 80x80, non ci si siede, ma che 4 stelle è? ci fanno pagare le cialde del caffe .....in camera....., vista fiume con il tram che passa ogni 5 min con un rumore infernale gentile il personale
il bagno misura 80x80, non ci si siede, ma che 4 stelle è? ci fanno pagare le cialde del caffe .....in camera....., vista fiume con il tram che passa ogni 5 min con un rumore infernale gentile il personale
8
Erin
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We liked that it is by the river. Our room had a view of the courtyard and we were gone for the majority of the day so view not important but it was nice if using dining area. The breakfast was adequate but they need to have coffee out all day since there is no coffee maker in rooms. One night they were busy in the dining room and the front desk person was working in the restaurant so has to wait to speak to her...they seemed to be short on employees but maybe they were just busier than usual in the restaurant that night. Our room was a good size, comfortable beds, efficient air conditioning when working. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Our last night it wasn't working but within 20 minutes the problem was resolved. The shower door leaked but we just put extra towels down to soak up and let staff know when we checked out. Staff were all nice and helpful. We had a very early departure on last day and they arranged a taxi for us and had breakfast boxes for us. The taxi driver was on time, professional and reasonably priced. It's only a 10-15 walk to all the action downtown. Overall, a nice place to stay at a good location.
We liked that it is by the river. Our room had a view of the courtyard and we were gone for the majority of the day so view not important but it was nice if using dining area. The breakfast was adequate but they need to have coffee out all day since there is no coffee maker in rooms. One night they were busy in the dining room and the front desk person was working in the restaurant so has to wait to speak to her...they seemed to be short on employees but maybe they were just busier than usual in the restaurant that night. Our room was a good size, comfortable beds, efficient air conditioning when working. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Our last night it wasn't working but within 20 minutes the problem was resolved. The shower door leaked but we just put extra towels down to soak up and let staff know when we checked out. Staff were all nice and helpful. We had a very early departure on last day and they arranged a taxi for us and had breakfast boxes for us. The taxi driver was on time, professional and reasonably priced. It's only a 10-15 walk to all the action downtown. Overall, a nice place to stay at a good location.
10
David
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff all very pleasant and knowledgeable. Good breakfast options. Lovely rooms, spacious and very clean. Very convenient for the tram.
Staff all very pleasant and knowledgeable. Good breakfast options. Lovely rooms, spacious and very clean. Very convenient for the tram.
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Service
Staff are consistently described as friendly, professional, and helpful. Some guests experienced slow or stretched service in the bar/restaurant or mixed interactions with management.
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Lynn
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location near trams and buses. Adequate yet confusing breakfast. Limited staffing for the restaurant but a couple of good alternatives nearby. We did have a river view, however the window was small and high. The room could benefit my hanging a bar table and chairs. No Kleenex to be had for n the room. A pet peeve of mine.
Great location near trams and buses. Adequate yet confusing breakfast. Limited staffing for the restaurant but a couple of good alternatives nearby. We did have a river view, however the window was small and high. The room could benefit my hanging a bar table and chairs. No Kleenex to be had for n the room. A pet peeve of mine.
10
James
Mar 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a 3 night stay here. Excellent staff and rooms. Very good eco friendly policies in place. Room was clean and comfortable , breakfast also very good - both hot and cold options. Location abot 10 mins walk to Ribeira which suited us and meant hotel was quiet at night. Several very good restaurants literally on the doorstep if you dont want to go too far at night. Would very much recommend and would definitely stay here again if back in Porto. Thanks to allthe staff who made our stay perfect.
Had a 3 night stay here. Excellent staff and rooms. Very good eco friendly policies in place. Room was clean and comfortable , breakfast also very good - both hot and cold options. Location abot 10 mins walk to Ribeira which suited us and meant hotel was quiet at night. Several very good restaurants literally on the doorstep if you dont want to go too far at night. Would very much recommend and would definitely stay here again if back in Porto. Thanks to allthe staff who made our stay perfect.
10
Sylvie
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very professional amd exceptional service. Very beautiful rooms and easy to get around by walking.
Staff very professional amd exceptional service. Very beautiful rooms and easy to get around by walking.
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Keith
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely nothing wrong with the hotel, good value and helpful, staff were quiet good, in fact. Food was very average and the area a bit suspect. I was told not to leave anything valuable in the car which was left out the hotel overnight. The rating would be higher if I had not been there with a car.
Absolutely nothing wrong with the hotel, good value and helpful, staff were quiet good, in fact. Food was very average and the area a bit suspect. I was told not to leave anything valuable in the car which was left out the hotel overnight. The rating would be higher if I had not been there with a car.
10
Sabine
Apr 13, 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
Hübsches Hotel, ruhig, sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Etwas weitab vom Schuss aber sehr schön am Flussufer gelegen.
Hübsches Hotel, ruhig, sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Etwas weitab vom Schuss aber sehr schön am Flussufer gelegen.
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mark
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
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Gillian
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
8
Cheryl
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property was pretty nice, the manager was questionable, and the location around the property was good because it was close to the city center, walking distance from the city center and near everything you needed.
The property was pretty nice, the manager was questionable, and the location around the property was good because it was close to the city center, walking distance from the city center and near everything you needed.
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Erin
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We liked that it is by the river. Our room had a view of the courtyard and we were gone for the majority of the day so view not important but it was nice if using dining area. The breakfast was adequate but they need to have coffee out all day since there is no coffee maker in rooms. One night they were busy in the dining room and the front desk person was working in the restaurant so has to wait to speak to her...they seemed to be short on employees but maybe they were just busier than usual in the restaurant that night. Our room was a good size, comfortable beds, efficient air conditioning when working. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Our last night it wasn't working but within 20 minutes the problem was resolved. The shower door leaked but we just put extra towels down to soak up and let staff know when we checked out. Staff were all nice and helpful. We had a very early departure on last day and they arranged a taxi for us and had breakfast boxes for us. The taxi driver was on time, professional and reasonably priced. It's only a 10-15 walk to all the action downtown. Overall, a nice place to stay at a good location.
We liked that it is by the river. Our room had a view of the courtyard and we were gone for the majority of the day so view not important but it was nice if using dining area. The breakfast was adequate but they need to have coffee out all day since there is no coffee maker in rooms. One night they were busy in the dining room and the front desk person was working in the restaurant so has to wait to speak to her...they seemed to be short on employees but maybe they were just busier than usual in the restaurant that night. Our room was a good size, comfortable beds, efficient air conditioning when working. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Our last night it wasn't working but within 20 minutes the problem was resolved. The shower door leaked but we just put extra towels down to soak up and let staff know when we checked out. Staff were all nice and helpful. We had a very early departure on last day and they arranged a taxi for us and had breakfast boxes for us. The taxi driver was on time, professional and reasonably priced. It's only a 10-15 walk to all the action downtown. Overall, a nice place to stay at a good location.
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David
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff all very pleasant and knowledgeable. Good breakfast options. Lovely rooms, spacious and very clean. Very convenient for the tram.
Staff all very pleasant and knowledgeable. Good breakfast options. Lovely rooms, spacious and very clean. Very convenient for the tram.
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Location
Riverside setting in a quiet area with tram and bus stops directly outside, plus many cafes and restaurants nearby. The main Ribeira area is walkable in about 10–20 minutes, which some find a bit far.
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Cady
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location, a 20-minute walk from the center. We loved being in a quiet area
Good location, a 20-minute walk from the center. We loved being in a quiet area
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gillian
May 12, 2022
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Stayed 7 nights
Set in quiet area but walking distance of the city centre. Good food with some excellent local restaurants nearby - good spot with nice views down the river and across to villa de gaia - tram runs right outside the front door (literally) but is quiet and causes no problems rooms a comfortable and clean. Hotel staff excellent and friendly.
Set in quiet area but walking distance of the city centre. Good food with some excellent local restaurants nearby - good spot with nice views down the river and across to villa de gaia - tram runs right outside the front door (literally) but is quiet and causes no problems rooms a comfortable and clean. Hotel staff excellent and friendly.
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Steven
May 20, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location with many cafes a very short walk away.
Excellent location with many cafes a very short walk away.
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Jaesoo
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
포르토 시가지와 다소 멀었지만, 걸어서 이동 가능한 정도였음.
포르토 시가지와 다소 멀었지만, 걸어서 이동 가능한 정도였음.
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Denise
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel bem localizado no Porto em frente ao rio Douro. Aconchegante e confortável. Pessoal amável,delicioso e variado café da manhã.
Hotel bem localizado no Porto em frente ao rio Douro. Aconchegante e confortável. Pessoal amável,delicioso e variado café da manhã.
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Gillian
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
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Jessica
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Our room was a river facing room. The hotel had unique artwork everywhere and an offered a great breakfast. Our room was spacious, the staff was lovely and helpful. About 15 minute walk into the thick of the city.
Our room was a river facing room. The hotel had unique artwork everywhere and an offered a great breakfast. Our room was spacious, the staff was lovely and helpful. About 15 minute walk into the thick of the city.
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Anthony
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
The tram into Porto ran right in front of the hotel. Not much action at the hotel itself but some options adjacent to it.
The tram into Porto ran right in front of the hotel. Not much action at the hotel itself but some options adjacent to it.
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Cheryl
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property was pretty nice, the manager was questionable, and the location around the property was good because it was close to the city center, walking distance from the city center and near everything you needed.
The property was pretty nice, the manager was questionable, and the location around the property was good because it was close to the city center, walking distance from the city center and near everything you needed.
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john
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Well placed property by the river. Good restaurants nearby. Very quiet.
Well placed property by the river. Good restaurants nearby. Very quiet.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and quality, though a few guests found it average or missing certain items. The on-site restaurant and bar receive mixed feedback, including occasional limited staffing.
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Lynn
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location near trams and buses. Adequate yet confusing breakfast. Limited staffing for the restaurant but a couple of good alternatives nearby. We did have a river view, however the window was small and high. The room could benefit my hanging a bar table and chairs. No Kleenex to be had for n the room. A pet peeve of mine.
Great location near trams and buses. Adequate yet confusing breakfast. Limited staffing for the restaurant but a couple of good alternatives nearby. We did have a river view, however the window was small and high. The room could benefit my hanging a bar table and chairs. No Kleenex to be had for n the room. A pet peeve of mine.
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Mldred
May 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel was nicely located by the river, not too far from downtown and the beach. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food options were fresh and well prepared. The morning breakfast buffet was excellent! The room was very basic with few amenities but it was clean and the beds were comfortable.
This hotel was nicely located by the river, not too far from downtown and the beach. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food options were fresh and well prepared. The morning breakfast buffet was excellent! The room was very basic with few amenities but it was clean and the beds were comfortable.
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Tiassa
Apr 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Porto was a brief stop on my way to walk the Camino. Vila Gale was a wonderful and unique hotel. The room was comfy and modern at the same time. The rooms are also themed which add an additional dimension. The staff very friendly and breakfast was utterly delicious!
Porto was a brief stop on my way to walk the Camino. Vila Gale was a wonderful and unique hotel. The room was comfy and modern at the same time. The rooms are also themed which add an additional dimension. The staff very friendly and breakfast was utterly delicious!
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Luiza
Oct 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel bom, mas com localização não muito atraente, apesar da facilidade de ter bonde próximo que leva ao centro. Para ser um hotel classificado com estrelas, acho que deixou a desejar. Não tinha nenhum amenites, o Box do chuveiro era desconfortável, não tinha nenhuma prateleira para shampoo e sabonete, achei ruim!! Também não tinha espelho para fazer maquiagem. O café da manhã também não me agradou, não tinha frutas, é bem mais ou menos. A recepção foi gentil e atenciosa! A vista para o rio D’ouro, e o ponto alto do quarto. O cardápio do restaurante achei pobre e sofrível!!
Hotel bom, mas com localização não muito atraente, apesar da facilidade de ter bonde próximo que leva ao centro. Para ser um hotel classificado com estrelas, acho que deixou a desejar. Não tinha nenhum amenites, o Box do chuveiro era desconfortável, não tinha nenhuma prateleira para shampoo e sabonete, achei ruim!! Também não tinha espelho para fazer maquiagem. O café da manhã também não me agradou, não tinha frutas, é bem mais ou menos. A recepção foi gentil e atenciosa! A vista para o rio D’ouro, e o ponto alto do quarto. O cardápio do restaurante achei pobre e sofrível!!
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Ajay
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good hotel and nice breakfast ... few things I would have liked are coffee machine and iron in the room. Also the parking garage had very few spots and the approach to it was very steep.
Good hotel and nice breakfast ... few things I would have liked are coffee machine and iron in the room. Also the parking garage had very few spots and the approach to it was very steep.
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John
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location and some Lisbon friends joined us and we ate dinner at the hotel and it was good.
Excellent location and some Lisbon friends joined us and we ate dinner at the hotel and it was good.
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Denise
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel bem localizado no Porto em frente ao rio Douro. Aconchegante e confortável. Pessoal amável,delicioso e variado café da manhã.
Hotel bem localizado no Porto em frente ao rio Douro. Aconchegante e confortável. Pessoal amável,delicioso e variado café da manhã.
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Gillian
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
The hotel is quite a long walk to the main Ribera area, about a 20 minute walk for the fit person. The room was good but there was no hospitality tray (Tea/coffee etc). You had to ask for a kettle or a coffee pod machine, and I only found out about this by looking on the online information. However, when we visited there were no coffee pods in stock. Otherwise it is a very nice hotel with mainly friendly staff especially in the Reception area. The bar staff were not overly helpful. The breakfast was excellent with loads of choice of food and nice staff. There are some excellent restaurants very close by, away from the tourist areas.
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Michael
Jan 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were excellent and friendly. We liked the small buffet breakfast in the morning before tours. Rooms were very clean and made up each day. Trams and buses are right across from hotel. I had small issue with hot/cold water in shower which staff noted and said they would address. I would stay again.
Staff were excellent and friendly. We liked the small buffet breakfast in the morning before tours. Rooms were very clean and made up each day. Trams and buses are right across from hotel. I had small issue with hot/cold water in shower which staff noted and said they would address. I would stay again.
10
David
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff all very pleasant and knowledgeable. Good breakfast options. Lovely rooms, spacious and very clean. Very convenient for the tram.
Staff all very pleasant and knowledgeable. Good breakfast options. Lovely rooms, spacious and very clean. Very convenient for the tram.
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patrick
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
After our stay in Coimbra, we were not impressed by the location, confort, access to the main attractions nor other restaurants and bars. Forget about parking, it was a pain in the neck to find. Now we arrived at their hotel in Braga, and again we are super impressed by their location, ease of parking, right in the middle of the historic area and surrounded by restaurants and bars.
After our stay in Coimbra, we were not impressed by the location, confort, access to the main attractions nor other restaurants and bars. Forget about parking, it was a pain in the neck to find. Now we arrived at their hotel in Braga, and again we are super impressed by their location, ease of parking, right in the middle of the historic area and surrounded by restaurants and bars.
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Alan
Sep 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and hospitable staff.
Very clean and hospitable staff.
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Ahmet Soner
Jul 18, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
That was a perfect hotels aacording to price and quality. Very comfortable rooms, every architectural details and breakfast was amasing.
That was a perfect hotels aacording to price and quality. Very comfortable rooms, every architectural details and breakfast was amasing.
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Julie
Jun 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay! Location was fabulous for views of the river & the bridge. The breakfast was superior! Great Cappacinos & lovely grounds! Staff was super helpful & always on call. Nice coffee shops nearby! We would come back in a heart beat!
We had a lovely stay! Location was fabulous for views of the river & the bridge. The breakfast was superior! Great Cappacinos & lovely grounds! Staff was super helpful & always on call. Nice coffee shops nearby! We would come back in a heart beat!
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Dawn
Jun 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent room. Very large and very quiet!
Excellent room. Very large and very quiet!
FAQs about Vila Gale Porto Ribeira
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 15.00 per day.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in the heart of Porto, within a 5-minute drive of Alfandega Congress Center and Clerigos Tower, and is approximately 1.1 mi from Livraria Lello and 1.2 mi from Ribeira Square.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and children under 13 years of age stay free.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Business details
Property registration number 8476
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11 for adults and EUR 5.5 for children
- Self parking fee: EUR 15.00 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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