Pousada Porto - Rua das Flores, Porto

4.4 (16 reviews) · Comfort
Historic 18th-century building with contemporary interiors, indoor pool, gourmet restaurant, and central location

Overview

Set within a beautifully restored 18th-century building, Pousada do Porto - Rua das Flores is a chic boutique hotel with a prime location in the historic center. Landmarks like the São Bento train station and the Sè do Porto cathedral are just a short walk away, and elegant rooms feature rippled wooden headboards, plush velvet accents, and marble-clad bathrooms, with options for quiet courtyard views or lively street-facing balconies. Downstairs, a bistro-style restaurant serves elevated Portuguese cuisine under arched stone ceilings, and a sleek indoor pool with a waterfall feature offers a relaxing retreat.

Kimkim's Take

Julia
Julia Zarski kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, November 2024 (Learn more)
Pros
  • You'll be right in the middle of Porto's historic center, with an address on the vibrant Rua das Flores.
  • The building is steeped in historic charm, with stone archways and soaring ceilings offset with contemporary decor.
  • An optional breakfast buffet is laid out daily, and the on-site restaurant serves Portuguese small plates and entrees alongside a nice selection of local wines.
  • The peaceful indoor pool and sauna are excellent ways to decompress after a day exploring Porto's hilly streets.
Cons
  • Rua das Flores is a pedestrian street, so pick-up and drop-off of luggage requires coordination with your driver.
  • There's no on-site parking, but a public lot is just around the corner.
  • The smallest rooms are quite compact, though the decor and layout still feel luxe.
  • The street can get busy and boisterous during summer months, so opt for a courtyard-facing room for more quiet.

Authenticity

Pousada do Porto - Rua das Flores occupies a grand 18th-century building on one of the city's oldest streets. Step inside the historic facade, and you'll find contemporary design complementing original features like rough stone walls, soaring ceilings, and herringbone floors. The decor gives a nod to the address with carved plaster camellias, floral wallpaper, and rippling wooden walls that create a feeling of organic movement. Art pieces include a permanent collection of local sculpture and photography, while the buzzy on-site restaurant draws resident Portuenses for its modern take on traditional northern dishes.

Location

Situated on the pedestrian-only Rua das Flores, the hotel sits within Porto's historic district. The 500-year-old street is known for its lively atmosphere and plentiful restaurants and cafés, and it's steps from the medieval alleys of Ribeira and a 5-minute walk from city landmarks like the São Bento train station, the Sé do Porto cathedral, and the Livraria Lello bookstore. A 10-minute stroll takes you to the riverfront, where you can cross the Dom Luís I bridge to Gaia for port wine cellars and some of the best views in the city. There's no hotel parking, but a public paid lot is just a 3-minute walk around the corner. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

Even the smallest of the hotel's 80+ rooms are beautifully appointed, with rippled wooden headboards, plush velvet accents in shades of teal and chartreuse, and marble-clad bathrooms with walk-in showers. Superior rooms overlooking the sunny inner courtyard offer the quietest experience, while the larger Deluxe City View rooms have charming balconies overlooking the boisterous Rua das Flores. Superior Family or Junior Suite options are the most spacious, with separate living areas and room for three guests.

Amenities

The hotel's P Gastro Bar is a highlight, popular with locals for its menu of elevated Portuguese fare that showcases locally sourced seafood and produce. Its lovely setting on the ground floor feels relaxed and convivial, with plush banquettes, original stone arches, and tables spilling out into the pretty courtyard. You'll also find a sleek indoor pool complete with a waterfall feature and sauna on the ground floor, as well as a fitness center.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +351 229766400
Hotel address icon Rua das Flores, 94
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Location

The hotel is in a prime location, close to activities, restaurants, and sights. It's on a busy pedestrian street, making it easy to walk all over the city. (7 mentions)

Eleanor
“Fantastic hotel and perfectly central to activities while being peaceful.”  — Eleanor B.
Lynn
“Hotel was well located which made it easy to walk all over the city.”  — Lynn T.
M
“The hotel was in a prime location, especially during the St. John's Festival.”  — Melinda L.
Staff

The staff is generally described as helpful, professional, friendly, and polite, although there was a mention of some disappointments with the reception staff. (5 mentions)

Nancy
“Helpful, professional and friendly staff.”  — Nancy L.
Dee
“Super helpful and knowledgeable and patient staff.”  — Dee C.
Corrin
“the staff was very friendly.”  — Corrin T.
Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is highly praised, described as delicious and beyond compare. (4 mentions)

M
“The breakfast was fantastic”  — Melinda L.
Nancy
“Great restaurant and breakfast.”  — Nancy L.
Eleanor
“The morning breakfast was delicious.”  — Eleanor B.
Bed Comfort

Mixed reviews on bed comfort; some found the beds very comfortable, while one review described them as extremely stiff and uncomfortable. (3 mentions)

Eleanor
“Very comfortable beds and surroundings.”  — Eleanor B.
Corrin
“these were the least comfortable beds I have ever slept on.”  — Corrin T.
Corrin
“They are like sleeping on concrete.”  — Corrin T.

Traveler Reviews

16 total ratings, 11 with reviews
4.4
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.4
Location
4.5
Staff
4.3
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.6
Barbara Carolyn
Barbara Carolyn G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2024
We did not like having to keep the shutters closed in our room because it was on the street. Other than that, it was fine. Read more

We did not like having to keep the shutters closed in our room because it was on the street. Other than that, it was fine.

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Stayed in October 2024
R
Renee S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2024

My biggest disappointment was the hotel in Porto. Our room was in the basement, incredibly cramped, with no closet, just shelves with a curtain. The bathroom door didn’t close properly and had to be left open. The TV was awkwardly placed, and we kept bumping into it. There was also no room to store our suitcases. Repeated requests to change rooms were declined. The only consolation offered was a small bottle of wine.

Stayed in September 2024
M
Melinda L.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2024

Our stay at Pousada Porto—Rua das Flores was excellent. The hotel was in a prime location, especially during the St. John's Festival. The breakfast was fantastic, and the dinner we had there was delicious. The room was a bit small but very clean, and we spent most of our time outside, so it didn't matter much. The staff was polite, and we enjoyed the overall experience despite the room size.

Stayed in June 2024
Mark
Mark D.
Canada | Reviewed on May 25, 2024
Great location and the hotel had real character. The room was small compared to the other hotels we stayed at on this trip but surprisingly quiet given it was located on a busy pedestrian street. Read more

Great location and the hotel had real character. The room was small compared to the other hotels we stayed at on this trip but surprisingly quiet given it was located on a busy pedestrian street.

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Stayed in May 2024
Nancy
Nancy L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 15, 2024
Excellent, lovely hotel. Helpful, professional and friendly staff. Great restaurant and breakfast. Modern room with a large bed. Read more

Excellent, lovely hotel. Helpful, professional and friendly staff. Great restaurant and breakfast. Modern room with a large bed.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We liked the location near shops and restaurants. Transport services need to know that they can access the hotel although it is on a pedestrian road.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2024
Dee
Dee C.
Phoenixville, PA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2023
Elegant! Breakfast beyond compare. Really good location. Easy walk to restaurants and various sights. Super helpful and knowledgeable and patient staff. Very classy and the best in every way! Read more

Elegant! Breakfast beyond compare. Really good location. Easy walk to restaurants and various sights. Super helpful and knowledgeable and patient staff. Very classy and the best in every way!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful artwork, historic building that was remodeled and retained original bones/architecture, must see/use swimming pool/waterfall, great workout room
Location
Step outside the front to and walk to all of the historical sites, wonderful restaurants, and a lovely little square nearby with live music and nice people out to enjoy the evening.
Staff
Knowledgeable, patient, and kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfection. Fresh flowers, spotless
Stayed in October 2023
Julie
Julie C.
Lansdale, PA | Reviewed on Sep 16, 2023
Location and a charming lobby were the highlights. Nice big bathrooms but the bedroom was tight. Read more

Location and a charming lobby were the highlights. Nice big bathrooms but the bedroom was tight.

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Stayed in September 2023
Eleanor
Eleanor B.
King of Prussia, PA | Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
Fantastic hotel and perfectly central to activities while being peaceful. The morning breakfast was delicious. Very comfortable beds and surroundings. Read more

Fantastic hotel and perfectly central to activities while being peaceful. The morning breakfast was delicious. Very comfortable beds and surroundings.

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Central to shopping and restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in August 2023
Corrin
Corrin T.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2023
The hotel was beautiful, and very well designed. It was clean and the staff was very friendly. HOWEVER, these were the least comfortable beds I have ever slept on. They are like sleeping on concrete. SO stiff. Other than that, it was perfect. Read more

The hotel was beautiful, and very well designed. It was clean and the staff was very friendly. HOWEVER, these were the least comfortable beds I have ever slept on. They are like sleeping on concrete. SO stiff. Other than that, it was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Incredibly uncomfortable beds.
Stayed in February 2023
Lynn
Lynn T.
North Bethesda, MD | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2022
Pousada Porto-Rua das Flores was very comfortable. Rooms were small but nicely appointed - every bit of space was well utilized. Hotel was well located which made it easy to walk all over the city.
The reception staff when we were there let us down a couple times - they were distracted, and made careless restaurant suggestions. Which is a strong reason to get friendly with locals and other travelers.
Read more

Pousada Porto-Rua das Flores was very comfortable. Rooms were small but nicely appointed - every bit of space was well utilized. Hotel was well located which made it easy to walk all over the city.
The reception staff when we were there let us down a couple times - they were distracted, and made careless restaurant suggestions. Which is a strong reason to get friendly with locals and other travelers.

Authenticity & Character
Location
comfortable, well designed , albeit small rooms
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2022

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +351 229766400
Hotel address icon Rua das Flores, 94