Porto (POHR-too, /ˈpoɾ.tu/) was named by the Romans Portus Calle (the origin of the entire present country's name), the city is nowadays officially styled A muito nobre, sempre leal e invicta cidade do Porto (the very noble, always loyal, and undefeated city of The Harbor). This is usually shortened to "a Cidade Invicta" (the undefeated city) a title won because of Porto's unparalleled resistance against hostile troops during the 1820s. Residents of Porto are nicknamed the Tripeiros, or tripe eaters, since the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in North Africa in 1415, when the city's inhabitants went without meat in order to provision the fleet (which left from Porto), and had to subsist on tripe soup, which developed into a gastronomical specialty of the city.

The city is quite varied architecturally, with medieval and modern buildings side by side. Porto's geography is hard on the feet, but pleasant to the eye. The city's grounds are extremely uneven; the Romans strategically built their fortified settlement into a cliff face that overlooks the river, where the present cathedral stands today. Stairs cut into the stone run up and down the cliff face and offer a laborious but rewarding walking tour. Across the Douro from Porto proper, at Vila Nova de Gaia, are the warehouses of notable Porto wine companies: Cálem, Ferreira, Fonseca, Sandeman, Kopke and others.

The Portuguese usually include the article "o" when referring to the city, "O Porto" (literally, the port). It used to be common in English to write the city as "Oporto", but this spelling has declined in popularity. Nowadays it is rendered in English simply as "Porto" without the article.

While most don't think of it, the influence of Porto's football team had got the city's name in one of Australia's six big fast food stores: Oporto, which still uses the old spelling.

Citizens of Porto, while definitely Portuguese, hold themselves apart culturally from the rest of the country, as is expressed in the often heard phrase "o Porto é uma nação" (Porto is a nation). Outsiders often consider Porto to be more crass and mercantile than the rest of the country, and the inhabitants to be somewhat lacking in social graces. This is likely because the city's working and middle classes have historically been dominated by Portuguese bourgeoisie and English trading factions rather than the nobility. By and large, Os Portuenses, to use the correct term for the inhabitants, of course disagree, regarding themselves with some justification as a no nonsense people at the economic heart of the nation. As the saying goes, "Porto works, Braga prays, Coimbra studies, and Lisbon gets the money."

While the local attitude is friendly, to outsiders it is worth noting that locals can respond literally to questions, which may seem slightly off-putting to the uninitiated. An example of this would be to ask in a bar if they have a menu (for food) and to receive a straight 'no' as a response. It's after further questions that one can find out that the establishment doesn't sell food. Such a response is not considered rude, it is merely direct and literal.

If you speak in Spanish to a local, you will be largely understood, and as a rule they will freely converse with you, but from time to time, more so with the older generation, you may be politely reminded that you are in Portugal and the native language is Portuguese.

Porto has a semi-Mediterranean climate, although it's strongly affected by the Atlantic Ocean, which makes it cooler than other cities with this climate. Temperatures can rise as high as 40 °C in August during occasional heat waves. Winters are mild, rainy and humid, with occasional cold nights when temperatures can drop below 0 °C.

• 41.1455-8.61111 Porto Welcome Center, Praceta Almeida Garrett 27, ☏ +351 258 820 270, loja.pwc@portoenorte.pt. Apr–Sep: daily 10:00–20:00; Oct–Mar: M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa Su & holidays 10:00–17:00. (updated Jul 2021)
• Visit Porto.. (updated Jul 2021)

• 41.2367-8.67081 Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO  ^IATA, also known as Aeroporto do Porto or Aeroporto de Pedras Rubras) (in Pedras Rubras, about 15 km from the city centre). Porto International Airport is the second-busiest in Portugal, posting a very high proportion of flights and passengers for a European non-capital city.  

This is due to Porto's particular economic importance and growing tourist interest, coupled with northern passenger logistical demand to fly out of Porto directly, instead of going by rail to Lisbon to get on a flight. As a result, Porto Airport is now Portugal's secondary hub for intercontinental flights to Brazil, North America and many European destinations by the Portuguese flag carrier TAP Portugal. Other European airlines are increasingly offering flights to Porto from their main hubs. There is also a growing presence of low-fare carriers, most prominently Ryanair. Porto Airport has connections to all other major airports in Portugal, Madeira and Azores.

The city is served by two major train stations - São Bento terminus station and Campanhã stop over station.

The city is served by five major highways: A1, which connects Porto to Lisbon, A29 which connects Porto to Aveiro, A3 connects Porto to Braga, A28 connects Porto to Viana do Castelo and the northern Portuguese border, and A4, which goes eastwards from the city towards Vila Real. The IC29 connects Porto to the neighbouring city of Gondomar. The city is also served by 2 ring urban highways, the A41 (still incomplete) which is the outer ring, and VCI/IC23 or A20 which connects all the main places inside the city. The A20/VCI, A28, A29 and A41 are all free highways, but there are plans to install tolls in the latter three, sometime in the future.

Generally speaking, the traffic is usually chaotic and very intense, especially during rush hours.

Parking is difficult for longer periods. Some of the underground car parks offer 72 hours for E20. Motorbikes are free to park in most underground car parks.

There are many companies providing direct bus trips from major European countries and also for most of the northern cities of the country. Try Rodonorte for timetables. Rede Expressos is the main nationwide express bus service. Visit also Porto Bus Service and Renex^{[dead link]}.

An international bus operated by the Spanish company ALSA leaves Madrid at 23:00 and arrives in Porto Casa Da Musica at 06:00. It costs around €50 from Madrid and also stops at (among others) Ávila and Salamanca. The return trip leaves Porto at 20:30.

There are a few companies providing door-to-door shared shuttle service to Porto. It is a budget option with more personal service than the bus. You can get to Porto from Lisbon with Daytrip shared shuttle or from Coimbra with Coimbra airport shuttle. Prices start at €53, and tickets can be booked in advance to guarantee a seat.

There is a cargo and recreational harbor called Leixões or porto de Leixões (port of Leixões) in the neighboring city of Matosinhos. Modest-sized cruise ships can dock just outside a drawbridge to the inner harbor. Beneath the south approach to the bridge is a station for the light rail system (see "By Metro" below) that goes to Porto.

There is also a very small recreational harbor in the Douro river. As far as a major method of getting to the city, sea transport is not really a feasible means. However, you can go on scenic tour boats along the Douro river, based especially in the zona ribeirinha of Porto but also on the Vila Nova de Gaia wharf, for one of the most scenic short riverine trips you'll ever make.

Porto, like most Portuguese cities, is a nightmare to drive in. Roads vary in conditions - from fully paved to cobbled lanes that can make even the most shortest of distance seem like a go-kart rally. With that said, keep in mind that the tourist parts of the city (the Ribeira and Baixa) are a never ending maze of narrow streets, short tempered drivers and snakelike alleys. Better to walk (despite the fact that it's very hilly). Also, drivers seem to have forgotten how to drive (apart from pushing the pedals) - therefore, they make their own rules of the road (however, this generally does not apply to young drivers). Be prepared to lose your patience several times whilst driving.

Porto Metro is a modern light rail/subway system, which was only constructed at the turn of the millennium and is still being expanded. It has several lines, that run across the centre of Porto, and reach out to surrounding municipalities. It is quick, and probably the most efficient way to get around Porto. Some major areas of the city, however, are not that well served by the metro. Announcements in the metro are made only in Portuguese, though most ticket machines and directional signs are bilingual in Portuguese and English.

Tickets must be purchased beforehand. They can be bought at the machines in the station (if there are no tickets in the machine that day, take the metro to the next station and buy it there!) The ticket is stored on a card called Andante, and you can purchase as many rides (or travels) as you want. Andante is Porto's main ticket system and it is based on somewhat unusual zone system^{[dead link]}. The city centre is zone C1 and the airport is N10. To travel between places you need to know how many zones you need to cross. Within the same zone or up to another zone you buy Z2 ticket. Z3 for three zones and so on. The Andante card itself costs €0.60 and can be re-used/re-charged, so do not throw it away. You can also buy daily passes or Andante Tour tickets for 1 or 3 days, which may be more convenient.

There is also the option to buy a Porto Card for 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours which, besides of providing unlimited access to public transportation, includes free access to several museums and further discounts.

If you plan on staying for more than three weeks, it is recommended you get the Andante Gold, Andante's monthly subscription pass. The card costs €6, and will allow unlimited travel with your chosen zones. The Andante Gold, like the Andante Blue can be used in all metro lines, the funicular and all buses. When you are buying the Andante Gold, you must have a picture of yourself (your passport photo will do. They can amplify the image from the passport to the card in seconds).

Your Andante must be validated before you enter the metro, bus or funicular. There are no barriers to stop you at the metro, but the Metro police enter the cars and check your Andante to make sure you have validated it, and are travelling within your zones.

STCP is the best way to move around if you don't want to waste money on taxis. It's the public bus operator in the region, and the only one operating inside city borders. Suburbs are served either by STCP or private companies. STCP buses are the largest eco-friendly fleet in Europe, modern, comfortable, and lines cover the entire city, as well as major suburbs.

Buses colours are white and blue. Line numbers are a 3-digit code. First digit is assigned according to the destination zone (2-west porto, 3-north porto, 4-east porto, 5-matosinhos, 6-maia, 7-valongo, 8-gondomar, 9-vila nova de gaia). For example, line nr. 906 has its destination in vila nova de gaia (9).

You can use two kind of tickets: Andante (see "Metro" above) or STCP own tickets (you can only use STCP's monthly subscription that costs €47 plus a card). You can also buy single tickets for €1.85. Andante tickets are recommended: you can also use them on metro and suburban trains, plus they're easier to buy and recharge on any metro station or newspaper seller with "payshop" symbol. Andante blue card costs €0.60 and can be charged with how many journeys you like.

Every bus stop has at least a timetable and lines served. There is also a code, so you can get an SMS showing minutes left to next arrivals updated in real time. The SMS cost €0.25. You can also download the Move-Me app that, if you have an internet connection, is free and does the same thing. The busiest ones have electronic displays (though most of them are not working and they're often unreliable) with timetables and city maps. Every bus inside has a display showing the name of next stop as well as its Andante zone (very occasionally the Andante zone is not mentioned however it isn't very relevant since it is probably the same zone as the last stop), so it's easy to keep track of them. The stop and the zone (if it's the first or last stop in it) are announced however this announcements are in Portuguese (Próxima Paragem - Next Stop and Fim de Zona - End of Zone).

Route 500 is probably the most scenic STCP route as it runs along the river and the ocean front. STCP also possesses a fleet of old trams three of which are still in operation, mainly for tourist purposes. Route 1 runs along the river from Ribeira to Foz, route 18 runs from the river towards the city centre and route 22 goes around the city centre. The single tram ticket costs €3 and a 24-hr ticket costs €8 for adults and €5 from children up to 12 years old. While the Andante website claims the ticket is valid on the tram, this is not the case for the pay-as-you-go card.

Some other private companies run services namely to some suburbs however they are often unadvertised and Andante tickets might be of limited acceptance.

A fast way of getting around the city, although traffic congestion near the city centre might be a problem. However, be expected to pay a high price for these services, especially compared to the other public transportation such as bus and subway. Uber offer their services in Porto providing both the standard 'UberX' service available in many cities, and a 'Green' option that guarantees you an electric car. Prices are the same for either service.

There are ferry boats that connect Porto to the neighboring city of Vila Nova de Gaia, although you can easily walk or travel by car, metro or bus to the other side. Also there are numerous tourist boats which travel up the Douro river, where you can get fantastic views of the green landscape the region has to offer.

Not exactly a public transportation, but its a wonderful way to see the city from above. Near the Douro there is a heliport with a helicopter available for people to use to get to know the city as a whole. Travelling accompanied will make the flight cheaper. Exit at Museu do Carro Elétrico stop in the 500 and ZM buses as well as the 1 and 18 trams (see By Bus above).

This is a cable railway system. Use this if you don't wish to walk up the steep streets of Porto. This system connects the 41.14095-8.60954 Ribeira to the 41.14316-8.608285 Batalha square, in the city centre (connection with some buses, the 22 tram, metro and trains, the last couple of ones from S. Bento).It also has a panoramic view of the River Douro. A single trip cost €2.50. Monthly Andante tickets (see Metro above) are also accepted; the pay-as-you-go ticket Andante card is not.

This panoramic elevator runs from the Largo da Lada, and is visible behind the buildings of the Ribeira, close to the Ponte D. Luís.

• 41.141369-8.6156861 Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), Rua Ferreira Borges, 4050-253. Daily 09:00-18:30. It was built in the 19th century on the grounds of the destroyed old cloisters of the adjacent São Francisco church. It also contains the most impressive Arab room in the country. There is also a Port wine tasting room. €12 adults, €7.5 concessions. (updated Feb 2024)
• 41.142818-8.6112032 Sé do Porto (Porto Cathedral), Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573. This Romanesque cathedral was built in the 13th century. Later on Baroque alterations were made in the 17th and 18th century. The cathedral is on top of a hill from where you also have great views over the city and the river. €3. Combined ticket with adjacent Bishop's palace €6. (updated Feb 2024)
• 41.141961-8.6154863 Port Wine Institute, Rua Ferreira Borges 27, 4050-253, ☏ +351 22 2071669. M-F 11:00-19:00, Sa Su closed. A small exhibition about Port wine and its certification process. Samples of a small variety of Port wines can be bought. Guided tastings and tours to the laboratories can be arranged. Free. (updated Sep 2015)
• 41.149947-8.6108034 City Hall, Avenida dos Aliados. (updated Sep 2015)
• 41.141-8.6165 Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis) (adjacent to Palácio da Bolsa). A Gothic church with later alterations of the interior decorations in Baroque style. (updated Sep 2015)

• 41.14498-8.6267513 Museu do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Museum), Rua de Monchique 45-52, 4050-394.  
• 41.146878-8.62598914 Pavilhão Rosa Mota. A multi purpose pavilion with nice gardens to rest, also known as "Palácio de Cristal". (updated Sep 2015)
• 41.14762-8.6284715 Museu Romântico (nearby the Pavilhão Rosa Mota). A house where the King of Italy stayed while in exile. (updated Sep 2015)

North-west of city centre

• 41.158886-8.63071116 Casa da Música (House of Music), Avenida da Boavista 604-610, 4149-071 (take the metro lines A, B, C, E or F and get off at "Casa da Música"), ☏ +351 220 120 220 (Box office), +351 220 120 210 (tour enquiries). Designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA. Guided tour available in English from 1 June - 30 September at 10:00, 11:00, 16:00 and 17:00 for €10/person (free for children under 12) which take about 1 hour. The rest of the year the guided tour is at 11:00 and 16:00. (updated Jul 2018)
• 41.15926-8.6594117 Fundação de Serralves (Modern Art Museum), Rua D. João de Castro 210, 4150-417 (take bus 201 (from 06:00-21:00) Sá da Bandeira — Viso, bus 203 (from 06:00-21:00) Marquês — Castelo do Queijo, bus 502 (from 06:00-01:00) Bolhão — Matosinhos Mercado, or bus 504 (from 06:00-00:45) Boavista — Norteshopping). A contemporary museum designed by the famous architect Álvaro Siza, with a huge garden/park and an Art Deco Villa. When visiting this foundation you can visit the exhibitions, relax at the park, have lunch at the restaurant, bar or tea house and explore the shops or the library. There is also a farm at the southern end of the park. €8.50 museum and park, €4 park only. 50% discount for 65+ and Porto card holders. Free on Sundays 10:00-13:00 for students and under 18. (updated Sep 2015)

This is the area around the ocean front just north of the mouth of the Douro River. You can rent a bike and cycle along the riverfront and then the beach to that area.

• 41.16862-8.6899918 Castelo Do Queijo (at the western end of Avenida da Boavista). (updated Sep 2015)
• 41.1734-8.688719 She Changes (Rotunda da Anémona), Monumento ao Pescador Matosinhense. Monumental public sculpture (updated Feb 2017)

Port wine, of course. This is the right place for it, in the city of Gaia, on the south shore of the Douro River.

The Norte region is known for the passing down of quality craftsmanship traditions from generation to generation while adapting with the latest production and technological innovations. Many of the best Portuguese apparel, footwear, luxury goods and accessory industries are based in and around the city of Porto. Therefore, you will find many flagship stores and factory outlets in and around Porto. The Portuense people know craftsmanship and appreciate quality in whatever it might be, clothing, shoes and leather goods, cars, jewellery, furniture and so on. Brands are numerous and range from globally recognised, like Cavalinho, Charles, Claus Porto, Lanidor and Parfois, to stricly local ones providing for a unique selection on any budget. Many of the more affordable products may not be produced in Portugal, the attractive aesthetic value notwithstanding.

• 41.1496-8.62031 Centro Comercial Bombarda (CCB), Rua de Miguel Bombarda 285, info@ccbombarda.pt. M–F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–20:00, Su closed. This is not the regular shopping mall. It's much smaller and with speciality stores related to art and fashion. Look for Portuguese design, organic cosmetics, or contemporary jewellery, and then head to the galleries down the street. (updated Feb 2021)
• 41.1462-8.61222 Aguas Furtadas, Rua do Almada 13, ☏ +351 223 216 002, info@aguasfurtadas.com. Looking for unique objects or original Portuguese design? This is the place for it. From a minimalist Barcelos cockerel to colorful ceramics, you won't find many of these pieces anywhere else. 

Take a stroll around the Mercado do Bolhão which has a food market and handicrafts stores, and Santa Catarina street (highly recommended, even if only to stroll), which is near Bolhão. Cedofeita street is also a busy shopping street, as well as Boavista.

For shopping, Porto and the suburbs have plenty of shopping centres, including Norte Shopping, Arrábida Shopping, Parque Nascente, Gaia Shopping and Mar Shopping (the biggest IKEA group shopping in Europe). Apart from these you also have less populated shops that are smaller but still great (Shopping Cidade do Porto, Via Catarina, etc.).

• 41.1491-8.60523 ViaCatarina Shopping, Rua de Santa Catarina 312–350, ☏ +351 22 207 56 09, info@adm.viacatarina.pt. M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa Su & holidays 09:00–17:00. A medium-sized shopping centre nestled in a building block between Via Santa Catarina and Rua de Fernandes Tomas, utilising the difference in elevation between them for spectacular results. Inside you will find a slightly mundane selection of chain stores and food court filled with local fast-food options. (updated Feb 2021)
• 41.155-8.62924 Shopping Cidade do Porto, Rua Gonçalo Sampaio 350, ☏ +351 226 006 585, bemvindo@shoppingcidadedoporto.com. M–F 06:30–22:30, Sa Su & holidays 08:00–22:30. An elegant shopping centre with upscale pretences and spacious atrium, but limited selection of stores compared to larger ones. (updated Feb 2021)

There are several little restaurants all with great food and service on Rua da Reboleira with great views of the river. Away from the ones mobbed by tourists on Cais da Estiva.

• 41.15-8.674213 Casa Da Foz, Rua Padre Luís Cabral, 4150-461 Porto. Excellent Italian restaurant. Wide variety of dishes. Extremely small, so it's best to call ahead and reserve a table. (updated Sep 2022)
• 41.1483-8.658114 Varanda Da Barra, Rua Paulo Gama 470, 4150-589 Porto. Great restaurant that serves traditional Portuguese, Italian and "International" food. Nice riverside view. (updated Sep 2022)
• 41.14667-8.60581115 Maus Hábitos, Rua de Passos Manuel 178 (at the 4th floor of an old parking garage opposite Porto Coliseum). M-F 12:00-15:00. Vegetarian restaurant by day, youth culture clubhouse at night. Menu changes weekly and costs €9 (€7.50 excluding dessert). 
• 41.1471-8.614316 Galeria de Paris Restaurante Bar, 56 Rua Galeria de Paris. (updated Sep 2022)

• 41.1408-8.61517 O Comercial, Palácio da Bolsa, Rua Ferreira Borges (São Bento  D ), ☏ +351 918 838 649, info@ocomercial.com. M 19:30–22:30, Tu–Sa 12:30–14:30 & 19:30–22:30, closed Su. Elegant atmosphere in the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace). Large windows face the River Douro. They serve Portuguese cuisine tweaked with some new techniques and products. €19-70. (updated Apr 2021)
• 41.1474-8.600918 Euskalduna Studio, Rua de Santo Ildefonso 404 (Campo 24 de Agosto  A  B  C  F ), ☏ +351 935 335 301, reservas@euskaldunastudio.pt. M–Sa 19:00–23:00, closed Su. Service is in a chef's table/degustation style, featuring "10 moments and some surprises". €105-170. (updated Apr 2021)
• 41.1476-8.612219 MUU Steakhouse, Rua do Almada 149A (Aliados  D ), ☏ +351 914 784 032, info@muusteakhouse.com. 19:00–23:30. This steakhouse's offerings include fish and vegan options. €50-100. (updated Apr 2021)
• 41.1502-8.672120 Pedro Lemos, Rua do Padre Luis Cabral 974, Foz do Douro, ☏ +351 22 011 5986, info@pedrolemos.net. M–F 19:00–23:00, Sa 12:30–15:00 & 19:00–23:00. Michelin-starred restaurant in an old stone house with a lovely rooftop terrace. The contemporary cuisine is delivered in the form of tasting menus. €50-135. (updated Jul 2021)
• 41.1477-8.628321 Antiqvvm, Rua de Entre-Quintas 220, ☏ +351 22 600 0445, antiqvvm@gmail.com. Tu–Sa 12:30-23:00, closed Su M. Michelin-starred dining in the midst of a city-centre park with river views. Tasting menus or à la carte. €45-170. (updated Jul 2021)

• 41.1479-8.6281 Solar Vinho do Porto, ☏ +351 226094749, solarporto@ivp.pt. Rua de Entre-Quintas 220. A villa with port samples and a great view of the Douro. Open M-Sa 14:00-00:00. This is the perfect place to sit in soft chairs or outside in the garden and enjoy a few glasses of the finest ports. You can also have cheese with your port. 

Dance clubs here always start very (very) late, around 01:00-02:00, and end up from 06:00-07:30. You have nice choices to pick from. Most clubs are located in the Industrial region and in the upmarket Foz area.

• 41.1592-8.68342 Industria, Avenida do Brasil 843, Foz. "Local heroes and international superstars" - going since 1987. It's open until around 06:00. 
• 41.1738-8.64933 Discoteca Via Rápida, R. Manuel Pinto de Azevedo 567, ☏ +351 910 088 920, viarapida.geral@gmail.com. Th–Sa 23:50–06:00. A popular disco in the Industrial Area. The nightclub opens Fridays and Saturdays and it's always crowded. The music heard are the latest dance hits and the crowd is 20ish. (updated Feb 2021)
• 41.1468-8.60564 Passos Manuel, R. de Passos Manuel 137, ☏ +351 22 205 8351, geral.passosmanuel@gmail.com. A dance club/bar frequented by the arty crowd, with a varied but tasteful selection of music and a warm decór. (updated Feb 2021)
• 41.1465-8.61395 Plano B, R. de Cândido dos Reis 30. Near Torre dos Clérigos is a popular art gallery and bar installed on Porto's historic centre. 
• 41.1466-8.63066 Clube Mau Mau, Rua do Outeiro 4, ☏ +351 22 457 8912. In the Foz region, it is a popular nightclub with varying musical styles, from house to pop to R&B. (updated Feb 2021)

There are some LGBT clubs and bars in Porto. Late night scene.

• 41.1414-8.61397 Ryan's Irish Pub, Rua do Infante D. Henrique 18, ☏ +351 963 041 615, ryansirishporto@gmail.com. In the Ribeira, nice cozy atmosphere and friendly bar staff. Always a good place to start. (updated Feb 2021)
• 41.1409-8.61138 Prioridade Bar, R. da Lada 76–78. In the Ribeira region, this bar is one of the cheapest in the area. It's probably the only decent place in the whole of the Ribeira region (and probably, in the city) where you can get a large beer for only a few euros. They also serve spirits and cocktails, at very cheap prices as well. If you are planning a night out, have a few drinks at this bar before clubbing, since the price of drinks in the clubs can be outrageously high and you may find yourself with no taxi fare money to return to your home, hotel, hostel, etc. It's quite tricky to find, since it's tucked away in a rather isolated (but quite nice) place; it's near the D. Luis I bridge. Ask the locals, they'll know where it is. (updated Feb 2021)
• Ribeira region This area is full of bars and pubs where you can have a pleasant time with an incredible view, before going to the bigger clubs around the city. Most bars are relatively close to each other, and in some there is no entrance fee. Usually most of these bars close from 03:00-04:00, after which the area becomes deserted. Be sure to go either home or to a club after, because when this area becomes deserted you may feel a bit insecure.

The Jazz clubs tend to open at 22:00 and run to 05:00. They include Hot Five Uptown, and Maus Habitos (Bad Habits) which is a co-working space by day and a club by night.

• 41.1504-8.59511 Alma Porto Hostel, Rua do Bonfim, 305B (by metro exit at Campo 24 de Agosto station to Rua do Bonfim; go up Rua do Bonfim and find us at 305B. By train exit at Campanhã station, go up Rua Pinto Bessa until the church; turn left onto Rua do Bonfim and find us at 305B), ☏ +351 914 049 326, +351 914 306 011, almaportohostel@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Small and chill hostel with smooth colours, lounge areas and relaxed atmosphere in a house built in the 19th century where you can also appreciate the hand made works in the high ceilings, the typical Portuguese tiles, and the beautiful camellias in the garden. 
• 41.1512-8.60532 The White Box House, Rua de Santa Catarina, 575, ☏ +351 911 008 585, house@the-white-box.pt. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 12:00. A typical Porto house built in the early 20th century, completely renewed in order to combine the comfort of the present with the charm of the past, providing the atmosphere for a perfect stay. 
• 41.1467-8.61713 Wine Hostel, Campo dos Martires da Patria, 52, ☏ +351 222013167. Very centrally located. Clean rooms with ensuite showers. Very close to the train station, but may be difficult to find, so check a map before arriving. €19. 
• 41.1499-8.61964 Gallery Hostel Porto, Rua Miguel Bombarda 222, info@gallery-hostel.com. Free breakfast, free walking tour, free nightlife tour. Thematic dinners, Porto wine tastings, Gallery exhibitions. Carefully decorated rooms, multilingual and professional team. €20-22 dorm room with private bathrooms, €50 double rooms. 
• 41.1536-8.60535 Porto Spot Hostel, Rua Gonçalo Cristóvão nº 12 (5 minutes walk from Bolhao Metro stations). Comfortable, clean hostel with wi-fi, dvd and playstation room, reading room, a well equipped kitchen and a bar downstairs. Great light and showers. Could give Traveller's House in Lisboa a run for its money. €14-18 dorm room with shared bathroom, private rooms around €20 (Mar 2011). 
• 41.1559-8.61346 Oporto Sky Hostel, Rua da Lapa 33 (One minute walking from Lapa's subway station), ☏ +351 222 017 069, info@oportosky.com. Very comfortable hostel with a very welcoming and helpful manager, Luzia. Shared and private rooms. Free computers and wi-fi. A few minutes from the city centre and just off Boavista, which leads to the coast. Hosts speaks perfect English and Spanish. Prices starting at €14 pp with breakfast included. 
• 41.1481-8.65917 Pousada de Juventude do Porto (HI Porto), Rua de Paulo da Gama 551. Located outside of the city centre, with several buses passing just by, open 24 hours and a terrific view over the river. 
• 41.1462-8.60778 Hospedaria 31 de Janeiro, Rua 31 Janeiro 193. Incredibly cheap (€15 for a double) but dirty and dodgy. 
• 41.1805-8.60429 Hotel Ibis Porto São João, Rua Dr. Plácido Costa (inside Galeria Comercial do Campus São João), ☏ +351 22 551 31 00. Direct at the IPO station above a shopping center. Free WiFi, nice breakfast (although it is the same every day). 
• 41.1535-8.604610 Residencia Pedra Antiga, Rua de Santa Catarina, 830, ☏ +351 222407467. Cheap, clean and friendly. Bathroom ensuite. Free WiFi. Hosts speak no English though French and Spanish work besides Portuguese. Starting at €13.75 pp. 
• 41.1557-8.602311 Hotel Miradouro, Rua de Alegria, 598, ☏ +351 22 537 0717. Unique and interesting. 1960s decor all over, amazing views of Porto and the Douro valley, famous panoramic restaurant on the 13th floor where you can enjoy your breakfast while seeing miles and miles of the Porto region below you. Free parking. Bathroom ensuite. Receptionists are very friendly and professional and speak English. The area it lies in is a bit run down, but definitely not as bad as many other areas of the city. From €26. 
• 41.1496-8.612212 Porto Lounge Hostel, Rua do Almada, nº 317 (next to Av. dos Aliados, in downtown), ☏ +351 222085196, info@portoloungehostel.com. Free Wifi, breakfast included, lockers, bar and common area. €14-20 dorm room with private bathrooms, €40-50 double rooms. 

• 41.1466-8.609913 Porto Royal Bridges Hotel, Rua de Sá da Bandeira, 53, ☏ +351 222 436 221. 
• 41.1781-8.614314 Hotel Belver Beta Porto, Rua do Amial, 601, comercial@belverhotels.com. (updated Apr 2017)
• 41.145367-8.60756815 Mercure Porto Centro Hotel, Praça da Batalha 116 (São Bento station approx. 400 m; Bolhão metro 500 m; Guindais funicular 300 m), ☏ +351 22 204 33 00, h1975@accor.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Modern 4-star hotel with large rooms overlooking the railway station (those with limited mobility may prefer to arrive by taxi or metro). Rooms have kettles, and price includes reliable wireless Internet access. Good views. 
• 41.1508-8.599116 Vila Galé Porto, Av. Fernão Magalhães, nº 7 4300-190, ☏ +351 225 191 800, porto@vilagale.pt. In the centre of Portugal’s “Invincible City”; Rua de Santa Catarina is a few metres away from the hotel. Online booking. 
• 41.15-8.614217 Hotel Malaposta, Rua da Conceição, nº80, 4050-214, ☏ +351 222 006 278, reservas@hotelmalaposta.com. Four-floor hotel with contemporary décor located at Porto’s historic and shopping area. Online booking. 

• 41.1405-8.613218 Pestana Porto, Praça da Ribeira, nº 1, ☏ +351 22 340 23 00, fax: +351 22 340 24 00, reservas.portugal@pestana.com. 
• 41.1419-8.614219 inPatio Guest House, Pátio de São Salvador nr. 22, ☏ +351 93 4323448, fax: +351 22 085479, info@inpatio.pt. 
• 41.1544-8.649820 HF Ipanema Park Hotel, Rua de Serralves 124, ☏ +351 22 532 2121. (updated Jan 2021)
• 41.1612-8.640221 Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa, R. do Ten. Valadim 146, ☏ +351 22 040 4000. (updated Jan 2021)
• 41.1593-8.638822 Porto Palácio Hotel, Av. da Boavista 1269, toll-free: +351 226 086 646, reservas@portopalaciohotel.pt. (updated Jan 2021)
• 41.1479-8.612923 Hotel Infante Sagres, Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre 62, ☏ +351 223 398 500, reservations@infantesagres.com. (updated Jan 2021)
• 41.1602-8.64124 Tiara Park Atlantic Porto, Av. da Boavista, 1466 (1.6km from Franco station by car), ☏ +351 226 072 500, reservations.porto@tiara-hotels.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. 232 guest-rooms with a highly decorated interior.