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You’ve booked your flight to Porto BUT you are still missing the accommodation part – and this is where I come in, with this article about the best neighbourhoods to stay in Porto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why you can trust me: I have been a Porto tour guide for the past 10 years and I have lived in Porto all my life, so I know the city as the palm of my hands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Stay in Porto: the best neighborhoods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am going to write about six neighborhoods in Porto: Cedofeita, Bonfim, Ribeira, Baixa, Foz, Marqu\u00eas and Boavista. I also included Cais de Gaia<\/strong> – technically it is not in Porto, but it is just across the river (so, 5 minutes walking distance) and it also a great location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For each neighborhood, I will tell you the advantages and disadvantages of staying there, as well as my top recommendations of both hotels and apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No time to read a long article? Here’s a summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For couples and families: CEDOFEITA neighborhood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

++<\/strong> Artsy neighborhood with lots of concept stores and cute caf\u00e9s
++ <\/strong>Very close to the city centre, but in a quieter area
Best hotels: <\/strong>Canto de Luz<\/a>, Hotel Tipografia<\/a> and Jardins do Porto<\/a>.
Best Apartments: <\/strong>bnapartments Carregal<\/a> and Predicados do Douro Palace<\/a>.
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For elder travellers: RIBEIRA neighborhood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

++<\/strong> Flat area with FANTASTIC views of the douro river
++ <\/strong>Close to the Stock Exchange Palace, the Port wine lodges and the tram line
– –<\/strong> VERY touristy and crowded
Best hotels:<\/strong> Torel Avantgarde<\/a>, Mo House<\/a> and the Exmo Hotel by Olivia<\/a>.
Best Apartments: <\/strong>Porto River<\/a> and RVA Sao Jo\u00e3o Novo Apartments<\/a>.
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For young people & groups of friends: BAIXA neighborhood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

++<\/strong> Central location, close to all monuments in Porto
++ <\/strong>Full of cafes, restaurants and bars
– –<\/strong> Lots of traffic and construction works going on
Best hotels:<\/strong> PortoBay Teatro<\/a>, S\u00e9 Catedral Hotel Porto<\/a> and Casa da Companhia Hotel & Spa<\/a>.
Best Apartments: <\/strong> Tripas Cora\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a>, RVA Porto Central Flats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Smart people: BONFIM neighborhood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

++<\/strong> Strategic location, close enough to the city center
++ <\/strong>Nice craft beer pubs, coffee shops and francesinha restaurants
Best hotels:<\/strong> GA Palace Hotel & Spa<\/a>, NH Porto Jardim<\/a> and Catalonia Porto<\/a><\/span>.
Best Apartments:<\/strong> Feel Corporate Housing Campanh\u00e3<\/a><\/span> and Thomaz Palace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Budget travellers: MARQU\u00caS neighborhood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

++<\/strong> Lots of transportation options to get to the city centre
++<\/strong> Much cheaper location
– –<\/strong> Not many restaurants and cafes
Best hotels:<\/strong> Guest Ready – Charming House<\/a>, Castelo Santa Catarina<\/a> and the Lounge Inn Guest House<\/a>.
Best Apartments:<\/strong> Urban Views Townhouse Arrabida<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Corporate travellers: BOAVISTA neighborhood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

++<\/strong> Lots of transportation options to get to the city centre
++<\/strong> Close to Casa da M\u00fasica and to the fantastic Serralves foundation.
– –<\/strong> Not much to do at night.
Best hotels:<\/strong> BFRESH – Padel, Pool & Fitness<\/a>, Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa<\/a> and Crown Plaza Porto<\/a>.
Best Apartments:<\/strong> Porto Deluxe apartments<\/a> and Domus Duorum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to stay in Porto: the best neighborhoods in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This article is very long, so use this table of content to navigate it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A) Best neighborhood in Porto: Cedofeita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n