Porto, Portugal Hotel Rooms at the Independent

Location right in the center of the city, surrounded by cool bars and restaurants. Amazingly helpful staff, clean, big rooms, and all the trimmings and so very affordable. There are absolutely no faults

The rooms we had were clean and confortable and in a great location.

I was very skeptical of a hotel in a city the size of Porto that was going to be this inexpensive. But, it was great. The rooms are rather dated and kind of dark but they were clean and the service was good. I had TWO double pane windows between me and the street so it was quiet and cool. The front desk folks were helpful and the wireless worked - that covered all my bases!

The hostel is more a hotel, beds made, rooms cleaned every day. We had privacy and quiet. The shared dinner for 10euro was superb, one of our best. The staff was very kind, went out of their way to make sure we had clear directions for walking, good recommendations for meals and sightseeing, and that we were comfortable. A wonderful discovery, I highly recommend it. Easy to walk to center city and transportation centers.

The stay at Porta Azul Guest House was welcoming the first step we took into their home. Breakfast was relaxing and tasty, the outside was comfortable and best enjoyed with a bottle of wine. The hosts were fabulous. Would stay again in a heart beat.

Very nice new hotel, centrally located, rooms were very comfortable, excellent quality of service, rich varied included breakfast. We found this to be one of the best hotels we stayed at in this trip.

I stayed with a colleague for business meeting up the coast in Matosinhos, with taxi or bus in the morning and an excellent walk back in the evening. Also just as good for a walk along the riverbank to take in the ambience ane one of the many coffee shops if you have a few hours available, in both cases on an esplanade. Breakfast in the ground floor restaurant was good and in the evening the restaurant / bar on the top floor with the sea view was excellent, particularly the melt in the mouth Chateaubriand steak. Lots of 'free' extras come with the meal. No need to go out in the evening. Also does a decent omelette at lunch time. I would recommend it as a good hotel if you are working in the area and would certainly take my partner if I return to Porto.

Excellent staff, nice outdoor cafe, big grocery next door.

This hotel is very well located near the river, with a dozen restaurant options for lunch and dinner. No noise at night. Very friendly staff. You are just at the beginning of most tours to Porto, and can walk over to the port wine tasting area, or take a short cab ride. Does not have river views, but other than that it is a great option.

Hotel has soft comfortable bed. The shower is really powerful. The staff are friendly and helpful, willing and able to engage. The restaurant offers a fancy chef 'taster' experience which is interesting but pricey. The hotel is well located for access to bus tours, central square and historic district.