Braganca Oporto Hotel

“Excellent low-budget hotel in an amazing location”

This hotel is incredibly well located, right beside the stunning Clerigos church, within a very short walking distance of Porto’s cathedral (Se), Sao Bento station, Lello bookshop and so many other of the city’s top attractions. Despite its fantastic location, the narrow streets in front of and bes… more

This hotel is incredibly well located, right beside the stunning Clerigos church, within a very short walking distance of Porto’s cathedral (Se), Sao Bento station, Lello bookshop and so many other of the city’s top attractions. Despite its fantastic location, the narrow streets in front of and beside it are very quiet, with hardly any cars going by. I was impressed by how clean the spaces were, I could see my own reflection on the walls and the floor! The staff was also extremely nice and friendly. I loved the fact that a basic but very good breakfast is included in their very reasonable price. Throughout the day, you can also help yourself at any time to a very tasty coffee, some fruit and even some housemade typical Porto wine, which shows that they make an extra effort to make you feel at home. Of course, given how much money you save by staying there, you can’t expect any kind of extra luxury. For example, some of the doors’ and drawers’ handles were loose, a few elements were a bit old and the room was quite small, even though it was also very clean, with a very comfortable bed. Obviously, those minor details didn’t undermine in any way the positive overall impression I had of the establishment. I really recommend it to all those looking for a clean, comfortable, charming and well-located place to stay. Just be aware that you obviously won’t get any extra glamour with it, which you shouldn’t expect anyway, given their great prices. I can’t wait to go back!

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“Great people great location”

This hotel is a winner for its location in the heart of the city. It is situated on a side street 500 metres from the Praia de Liberdade where the tour buses start. It is good for shops and cafes, but not the quietest hotel we have ever stayed at. The hotel has about 20 rooms over 3 floors. It is n… more

This hotel is a winner for its location in the heart of the city. It is situated on a side street 500 metres from the Praia de Liberdade where the tour buses start. It is good for shops and cafes, but not the quietest hotel we have ever stayed at. The hotel has about 20 rooms over 3 floors. It is not the most modern hotel, and I suppose it needs a bit of updating, but it is spotlessly clean and the beds are fresh and comfortable. It is fair to say that some rooms are “ bijou” with no drawer space and some minimal wardrobe space, but most (all?) have a functioning en suite shower room with lashings of hot water. It should be noted that all rooms are up at least 1 flight of stairs, and there is no lift. Breakfast is provided every day between 07:30 and 09:30. It is the usual continental fare with ham, cheese, bread, jam etc on a very informal help yourself basis. We found the staff to be lovely, very helpful, and some spoke good English. They will hold baggage for you if you are on a late departure. We thought the hotel was good value for money, and the positives far outweighed the negatives. All in all, despite some quirks we would not hesitate to return.

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“Average hotel in a noisy location requiring climbing.”

After a long day of traveling from the UK to Porto, we had to wait 30 minutes for the receptionist to arrive back to the hotel, after his break, to check us in. A note on the reception counter stating what time he would be back would have been helpful as there were no other staff to welcome us. Th… more

After a long day of traveling from the UK to Porto, we had to wait 30 minutes for the receptionist to arrive back to the hotel, after his break, to check us in. A note on the reception counter stating what time he would be back would have been helpful as there were no other staff to welcome us. There were lots of stairs and no lift. We were on the top floor. A basic but clean room. No meals on site. Noisy revellers in the area meant sleep suffered. A hilly approach to get to the hotel meant not a great choice for the elderly or the infirm, nor those seeking a quiet night of sleep.

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