The 7 Best Five Star Hotels in Porto

Beautiful Porto, located around the banks of the Rio Douro is packed with historical sights, world-class restaurants, and atmospheric wine bars. Mix this with great weather, and you've arguably got the perfect combination for a city break. The city is also well-regarded for its world-class selection of hotels — particularly its luxury options, many of which are located in stunning historical buildings. Our hotel experts have scanned the length and breadth of the city to bring you a collection of the best five-star hotels in Porto. Whether you are in search of an opulent and traditional stay or would rather something a little more contemporary, there is a good range to choose from. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For families

• The Yeatman is Porto’s grand dame of a hotel that offers Michelin star dining, a spa and 82 luxurious bedrooms, many overlooking the Douro. It sits high up above the port houses, overlooking its decanter-shaped infinity pool and the River Douro beyond. A kids club and a wide choice of accommodation options mean families will be very comfortable here.

For traditional grandeur

• Le Monumental Palace is well located on the Avenida dos Aliados, Porto’s magnificent main avenue. The impressive Art Deco building has been beautifully renovated yet still keeps all its original grandeur. With a Nuxe spa, a gastronomic restaurant and a Parisian style brasserie — this is a stylish stay.
• Hotel Infante Sagres is a grand historic hotel brimming with tasteful opulence — think stained glass stairwells, carved wooden lifts, and oil paintings. Spacious rooms and suites boast original antiques and indulgent marble bathrooms. Expect modern European dining, an atmospheric bar, and spot-on service.
• Palacio Freixo offers palatial splendour on the banks of the Douro. A sumptuous 18th-century construction with parquet floors, frescoes and ceiling panels, and a Hall of Mirrors. Contemporary rooms are minimalist in design and most offer fab views. A luxury choice with a spa, infinity pool, and several dining options.
• Torel Palace, Porto is a 24 room hotel housed in the beautiful 19th century Palacete Campos Navarro. Ornate interiors blend maximalist design with contemporary art, all paying homage to the greats of Portuguese literature. An emerald-green lap pool is a welcome addition.

For the design

• Vila Foz is set in a heritage Porto property with stylish rooms and suites that feature contemporary design with a modernist twist. Complete with a popular seafood restaurant and a sleek spa — this is a stylish Porto base.

For the views

• Torel Avantgarde is a chic hillside hotel with great views over Porto, featuring stylish yet homely interiors. Rooms are either bold and colourful or muted and sophisticated, while the indulgent spa and pool are a real highlight. Pick this for a tranquil base, within easy reach of all the action.

Still not sure where to book?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Porto.

• Look at our collection of the best family hotels in Porto.

• Expand your search to include all our recommendations in Lisbon.

• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

  • The Yeatman Porto (Vila Nova de Gaia) 82 rooms from €257

    
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    Spa breaks  -  The superb Vinothérapie Spa boasts a tepidarium, Roman bath, sauna and hammam plus a range of Caudalie Vinothérapie treatments

    Foodies  -  The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant is a two-star Michelin restaurant serving contemporary Porto dishes

    Romantic Break  -  Totally lavish suites with epic views of Porto and the best boasting an in-room copper tub

    Families  -  Spacious grounds, kids club and a wide range of accommodations to suit all family groups

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Kiwi Collection, Relais & Chateaux

    Porto’s grand dame of a hotel offers Michelin star dining, a spa and 82 luxurious bedrooms, many overlooking the Douro. It sits high up above the port houses, overlooking its decanter-shaped infinity pool and the River Douro beyond. Designer in style whilst keeping comfort and character in tact. See More

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  • Le Monumental Palace Porto (União de Freguesias do Centro) 76 rooms from €220

    
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    Honeymoons  -  Enjoy five-star luxury on your honeymoon staying at this hotel and spa; enquire about honeymoon packages

    Spa breaks  -  With a sauna, hammam and pool, the spa in this hotel covers all bases for guaranteed total relaxation

    City Style  -  This hotel is an excellent, central location, perfect for exploring Porto's sights and sounds

    Restaurant  -  The gourmet restaurant Le Monument mixes French and Portuguese flavours while Yakuza is a Japanese restaurant

    

    On the Avenida dos Aliados, Porto’s magnificent main avenue, the Art Deco Monumental Palace recently opened, housing 76 rooms, a spa, a gastronomic restaurant and a Parisian style brasserie. A stylish and relaxed city hotel. See More

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  • Hotel Infante Sagres Porto 85 rooms from €182

    
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    City Style  -  Located in the UNESCO heritage site of Porto, the interiors mix neo-baroque, antiques and contemporary style to great effect

    5* Luxury  -  This is Porto's first five-star hotel. Expect attentive service, elegant design, and standout dining

    Sights nearby  -  Walk through the UNESCO heritage city centre and see the Sé Church, the Clérigos tower and the D. Luís bridge

    Local markets  -  Check out the charming Mercado do Bolhão market, where you can pick up local produce straight from the farmers

    

    Recommended by  -  Fodors, Frommers, Small Luxury Hotels

    A grand historic five-star hotel brimming with tasteful opulence- think stained glass stairwells, carved wooden lifts, and oil paintings. Spacious rooms and suites boast original antiques and indulgent marble bathrooms. Expect modern European dining, an atmospheric bar, & spot-on service. Very chic. See More

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  • Vila Foz Porto (Nevogilde) 68 rooms from €295

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Couples love the romantic rooms at this luxury hotel; book a suite for added indulgence on your couples' getaway

    City Style  -  Situated in a heritage building with modernist interiors, this hotel has lots of contemporary Porto style

    Local exploring  -  With a coveted seafront location in the city, this hotel is a great starting point for local exploring

    Restaurant  -  Elegant Vila Foz restaurant specialises in seafood while the Flor de Lis Restaurant serves more traditional Portuguese dishes

    

    Recommended by  -  Design Hotels, Tablet

    This luxury hotel and spa is located in a heritage Porto property. Rooms and suites feature contemporary design with a modernist twist; book a suite for sea views and separate living space. Dine at the seafood restaurant before visiting the sleek onsite spa. See More

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  • Torel Avantgarde Porto (Porto, 4050-501) 47 rooms from €231

    
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    Local exploring  -  An ideal hilltop location from which to explore the beautiful town, and just a short drive to beaches too

    Sights nearby  -  Visit inspiring sights such as Luís I Bridge, Church of São Francisco and Palácio da Bolsa

    Surfing  -  Discover many surf beaches just a short drive away

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    A chic hillside hotel with great views over Porto, featuring stylish yet homely interiors. The riot of colour in the floral themed bar is offset nicely by the more elegant restaurant, while light rooms are bold and colorful or muted and sophisticated. The indulgent spa and pool are a real highlight. See More

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  • Palacio Freixo Porto 87 rooms from €189

    
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    City Style  -  A stunning 18th-century Baroque palace boasting frescoed ceilings, gold-trimmed mirrors and infinty pool right on the river

    Total relaxation  -  Spend some time rejuvinating in the Turkish bath, followed by a pampering spa session and a cocktail on the waterfront

    Sights nearby  -  Daily shuttles to the area of Ribeira where you can see Fundação Serralves and Casa da Música

    Restaurant  -  Three restaurants offer casual international fare, Portuguese dining, and Italian

    

    Palatial splendour on the banks of the Douro. A sumptuous 18th-century construction with parquet floors, frescoes and ceiling panels, and a Hall of Mirrors. Contemporary rooms are minimalist in design and most offer fab views. A luxury choice with a spa, infinity pool, and several dining options. See More

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  • Torel Palace, Porto Porto (União de Freguesias do Centro) 24 rooms from €160

    
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    Total relaxation  -  Equipped with a spa, pool, restaurant and sumptious rooms, this hotel offers it all in the heart of the city

    Local exploring  -  In the heart of Porto, the Clerigos Tower, Oporto Coliseum and Ribeira Square are nearby

    City Style  -  Stay in luxury in one of Porto's most popular districts

    Opulent  -  Breathtakingly beautiful inside and out, a stunning renovation of a building built in Portugal's architectural heyday

    

    A wonderful boutique hotel in the beautiful 19th century Palacete Campos Navarro. Ornate interiors blend maximalist design with contemporary art, all paying homage to the greats of Portuguese literature. An emerald-green lap pool is a welcome addition, plus there's a bar and restaurant. Superb! See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Monday, 4th April 2022