2-Star Hotels in Porto District, Portugal

Check-in was a breeze, and I found the hotel to be very conveniently located near public transportation. Overall, the atmosphere was quite pleasant, and the other guests were very respectful. Both the facilities and amenities were pretty satisfying. If you're a solo traveler looking for a happy and comfortable stay, this place is a great option.

Location was good: close to Casa da Musica and the main Boa Vista roundabout. The apartment was clean and big enough for a couple nights of stay. The only issue we experienced was the door code system. When we arrived at the property on the first day, the main entrance door was open, exposing the building to theft. On the second day, we couldn’t open the main entrance door using the code provided. (The code worked on the first day.) We messaged the operator using their platform and received no reply. We called the operator but nobody answered the phone. Since it was raining, we walked to Casa da Musica to shelter ourselves from the rain. Then the operator called back and asked us to send a video of what happened of the door code. Since we left the building, we couldn’t take the video. Then they agreed to look into it. They sent us a reply saying that we refused to comply by sending a video. They subsequently asked us to ignore the message and said it was their internal communication and was sent to us by mistake, but it showed that they didn’t understand why we didn’t want to walk back to the building in the rain to take the video they requesed. After an hour of us raising the issue with them, they finally sent someone to open the main entrance for us. The person said the entrance code issue was not new! It was a very bad experience and we wasted an hour. We would seriously reconsider staying in a place managed by this operator.

I stayed at Pensao França Hostel and overall had a good experience. The hostel is clean, although the room size is quite small, which is typical for backpackers. They provide both small and large towels, as well as body soap and hand soap. There was a slight urine smell when I first arrived, but it disappeared after the bathroom was used. The bathroom has a shower with both hot and cold water available. The room is also equipped with a fan. A microwave and an electric kettle are available for shared use on the second floor. The hostel has three floors and no elevator. The owner lives on the second floor and is very kind and friendly to talk to. Since the hostel is located near restaurants and bars, there can be some noise from outside. However, once the windows are closed and especially when you are tired, it is not too disturbing. The location is very convenient, as it is within walking distance of Porto city center.

It’s far from everything. No groceries stores or any nearby restaurants. There is a mall but you have to take the bus to get there. Location is not really ideal. Be prepared to take Uber to get to the attractions and it’s not really economical if you’re on a budget. Room is fine for a single occupant. Toilet, sink and bath are all separted which I liked (Japanese style). Overall, the hotel is clean. Breakfast area is too small. On the first day, only one coffee machine was working. Very few selections and same all throughout my stay. You better have your breakfast early otherwise it gets really crowded and no available seats. This is the cheapest I could find in Porto that’s within the budget but considering I had to take Uber to get to the center, better spend more that’s within the city.

Diogo made our trip with his helpful attitude and great recommendations on places to visit.

In the heart of Porto. Based here, you will be at walking distance from every worthy sight and attraction of Porto. It is only a 7 min walk to/from the Porto Sao Bento station, BUT take note that google maps will direct you through a route with steep slopes and stairs - not feasible if you have wheel luggages! But there are alternative feasible paths once you are more familiar with the roads. The room is great and I rested well. Though, it must be mentioned that there is no electeic kettle or hot water of any sorts. Every level has a water fountain / wAter cooler - but it serves cold and ambient water only. I needed hot water once and the reception guy was kind enough to make a kettle for me and filled my thermal bottle with it. I would stay again if I ever pass by Porto again.

Very clean hostel with a great atmosphere. Porto Spot Hostel is spotless and well-maintained. My only small issue was some noise from other guests late at night and early in the morning, but overall it’s a great place to stay in Porto

This is a formally registered hotel with a certain history. The location is good, not far from the subway station. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. The rooms are fairly large. There is an elevator. The light switch design is somewhat inconvenient. There is a TV in the room, but it is very small. Some rooms are right next to a main road; there is noise when the windows are closed, and even more so when they are open. The bathroom is also quite large. The front desk service is very good. The hotel breakfast is very affordable. Overall, it offers good value for money.

Excellent! It's not luxurious, but very comfortable for an overnight stay during a trip. The cleanliness is excellent, and it's very welcoming. The only downside is that if your room faces the road, you'll notice vehicle noise until a certain hour, which is normal given it's a busy area due to Norte Shopping. I recommend it.

I cannot recommend a better hostel than The Passenger Hostel. Every staff member is friendly and helpful. The common area offers all kinds of activities like table tennis, board games and more, with complete kitchen equipment. The room itself is very clean and well decorated, the bathroom is in pristine condition. I'm very happy with the stay as all of the attractions are less than 20 minutes walk. The bed is also comfortable. It's located in the most iconic São Bento Station.