Northern Portugal
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Portugal
Where to stay in Northern Portugal
Centro / Baixa
Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto City Hall and Bolhao Market. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.
Ribeira
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.
Sé
If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Praça da Batalha or Porto Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.
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 Bolhao Market and Porto City Hall, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.
Santa Marinha
While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Gaia Cable Car and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.
Vitória
If you're spending time in Vitória, check out sights like Livraria Lello or Clerigos Tower and hop on the metro to see more the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.
Hilton Porto Gaia
Staff was very helpful in providing information
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
GA Palace Hotel
A truly superb hotel and spa
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Hotel Moon & Sun Porto
Clean property, friendly staff, nice breakfast. Modern and well maintained. Rooftop terrace was closed and the lobby was very tiny so there was no place to hang out outside your room. No views and hard to locate hotel. It felt a little claustrophobic to me. You also couldn’t control temp from the ...
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Spot Family Apartments
Excelente localização para ficar no porto
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Porto River
The staff were highly professional and attentive to making our stay enjoyable and worry free, ahead of, during our stay, and as we continued our holiday elsewhere. The combination of an idealistic location and a fitting accommodation to meet the beauty of that picturesque locale overlooking the Douro ...
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
Great stay!!! Convenient location close to everything!! Will fully recommend to all! Friendly staff and willing to allow us to check in early upon arrival from airport! Also allowed us to leave our luggages before PM departure after check out!! Loved it here!
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Popular places to visit
Porto Historic Center
You can learn about the history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória with a trip to Porto Historic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Ribeira Square
Perched on the banks of the River Douro, Ribeira Square is one of Porto’s oldest and most exciting districts.
Dom Luis I Bridge
Enjoy fantastic city views from this fine old bridge and admire its intricate ironwork, reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower.
Porto Cathedral
This superb cathedral combining Gothic and Romanesque styles features a wealth of religious sculpture and painting.
Porto City Hall
After visiting Porto City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Costa Nova Beach
Take photographs of yourself in front of the brightly painted candy-striped houses that line the shore behind the picturesque sandy beach.
Things to do
Viana do Castelo Clay Ceramics and Tea Workshop
