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Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers fuel up for Porto adventures at this central hotel where staff warmly welcome guests and modern comforts make for an easy home base

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Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center places visitors in the city's heart. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet before exploring. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the lobby is perfect for coffee or tea. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥10,595
￥12,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Breakfast) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Breakfast) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Breakfast) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Free Breakfast) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Centro / Baixa neighborhood, Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG is connected to a shopping center. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Rosa Mota Pavilion.
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Map
4000-454, Porto, Rua de Santa Catarina 661/663

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bolhao Station - 3 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 12 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nata Lisboa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪17º Restaurante & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O Buraco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gruta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tulipe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG

Hotel near Porto Historic Center
Close to Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge, Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 105 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 8953

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Porto Santa Catarina Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Porto Santa Catarina
Inn Express Porto ta Catarina
Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center
Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG Porto
Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG Hotel Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG?

As of Jan 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG on Jan 25, 2026 start from ￥10,595, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Chapel of Souls and Porto Cathedral. Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Historic Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bolhao Station and Trindade Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 654 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and perfect location in the heart of everything. Front desk staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Einar Ramos Lopez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great location. Good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the location. We found many dining opportunities within walking distance. Cab service was excellent and the staff cheerfully called when we needed one.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Amenities
Great location for a city break, breakfast was pretty good too. Rooms and bathrooms were all modern, best shower we’ve ever had. Lovely shower gel and shampoo too 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nehemias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the employees and everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to everything is appreciated metro is a 5 min walk and waterfront is 15 min walk. Would have appreciated a safe in the room. Front desk staff were quite professional and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location and clean premises
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great hotel. Location is excellent near shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Valeri

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location and decent breckfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuhmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, awesome brakefast and staff, you gonna be at the center of Porto and everything will be at around 20 minutes of walk distance. Very recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, accessible and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for walking, restaurants, and shopping. The rooms were comfortable and good size. Staff were friendly and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to everything, yet in a quiet neighborhood. The entire staff was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

jay

Liked: Staff & service
Hard to find a parking spots. Bed was very uncomfortable, you could sink in middle. Convenient location. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on a Saturday, 30 September, and the male receptionist was very pleasant helpful am not very good with names but excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, and nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very friendly , be able to walk most attractions, breakfast buffet is great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DARLENE

Near restaurant shopping near the Douro River easy excess to tours
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone very friendly, very helpful, close to all the attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice express place to stay! Location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024