Northern Portugal

Travel Guide

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Braga Cathedral featuring street scenes
Bom Jesus do Monte which includes a garden
Northern Portugal
Bom Jesus do Monte featuring a castle and a park

Where to stay in Northern Portugal

Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Centro / Baixa

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto Historic Center and Porto City Hall. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

Centro / Baixa
Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a square or plaza and a fountain

Ribeira

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Porto Historic Center or Ribeira Square might round out your trip.

Ribeira
Dom Luis I Bridge which includes a bridge

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Porto Historic Center or Praça da Batalha and hop on the metro to see more the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Porto featuring a city, shopping and signage

Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
Sandeman Cellars showing interior views and heritage architecture

Santa Marinha

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Porto Historic Center and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santa Marinha
Dom Luis I Bridge which includes night scenes, a river or creek and a bridge

São Nicolau

5/5(1 area review)

Visitors to São Nicolau love its stunning river views, and you can check out Porto Historic Center and Stock Exchange Palace. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Infante Stop.

São Nicolau
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

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3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466,, Maia
The price is P5,305 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
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The Social Hub Porto

The Social Hub Porto

4 out of 5
Praça de Dom João 80, Porto, Porto
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The price is P9,188 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P9,188
P10,140 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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GRANDE HOTEL PARIS by STAY HOTELS

4 out of 5
27 Rua da Fábrica, Porto
The price is P6,681 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
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Aug 24 - Aug 25
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Spot Family Apartments

Spot Family Apartments

3 out of 5
Rua do Bolhão, 109, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto
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Eurostars Oporto

Eurostars Oporto

4 out of 5
Rua do Mestre Guilherme Camarinha, 212, Porto
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (493 reviews)
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Oca Ribeira do Porto AT

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT

3 out of 5
Rua de São João 9-21, Porto, Porto
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Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

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