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Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG

3.0 star property
Central hotel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Porto

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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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 - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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
(59 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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 - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 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
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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 - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua de Santa Catarina 661/663, Porto, 4000-454

What's nearby

  • Bolhao Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Porto City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG

Hotel near Porto Historic Center
Close to Livraria Lello and Porto Cathedral, 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:
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
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 Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Porto City Center by IHG on Nov 23, 2025 start from $82.72, 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. Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello 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

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 625 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria Fe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable and pleasant hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place! Friendly staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

yoany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable area
Stayed 3 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

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The staff was fantastic and it is so very well located! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had everything we needed. The parking lot was about a block away. For 2 1/2 days, we paid 45 euros. The breakfast at this hotel was great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

8/10 Good

Tsz Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay and nearby shopping walking street in staight line.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very. convenient location, stuff very helpful and polite, pleasant breakfast. We would stay again Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great brekkie, rooms nice and comfy tho a little sparse in facilities and home comforts. Check in wasn't easy tho, staff not very helpful and a bit slow. Wifi was good and free.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff, very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, room was excellent, location was unbeatable. Overall experience great. I will recommend this hotel for anyone who wants to go to Porto Portugal
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located on the main shopping street but at the quiet end so you benefit from the location but without the noise. It is very clean and the breakfasts were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

A

They did not even offer a bottle of water
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower handle was broken, the iron had broken buttons and the towel had holes. The entire breakfast was not ready at 7 like it said.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great journey
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tables cleared and wiped down very quickly after breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good! The service was great and the breakfast was delicious. The only minor inconvinience is when we got word that we could get a breakfast box since we were leaving early, but when we had to check out, we did not get it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing… the hotel facilities and the location were just perfect. Only the WiFi played up. That cut a sorry scene. Rest all was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023