Guidebook for Porto
Bairros
Cedofeita is one of trendiest neighborhoods in Porto, specially known for Cedofeita and Miguel Bombarda streets that are two of the main arteries of the city full of restaurants, shops, cafes, bars, art galleries.
6 locals recommend
Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
Cedofeita is one of trendiest neighborhoods in Porto, specially known for Cedofeita and Miguel Bombarda streets that are two of the main arteries of the city full of restaurants, shops, cafes, bars, art galleries.
Food Scene
If you're in the mood to try some portuguese "petiscos", this cozy restaurant next to the apartment is a very good option.
10 locals recommend
Arco-da-Velha Bistro & Wine Bar
52 Tv. da FigueirôaIf you're in the mood to try some portuguese "petiscos", this cozy restaurant next to the apartment is a very good option.
For the true meat lovers, this is one of the places to go.
Delicious and beautiful deserts. Recommend doing a reservation.
48 locals recommend
Muu Steakhouse
149A Rua do AlmadaFor the true meat lovers, this is one of the places to go.
Delicious and beautiful deserts. Recommend doing a reservation.
Small family restaurant with real portuguese typical food. Better to do a reservation, just to be sure. Closed on Mondays.
140 locals recommend
Taberna Santo António
32 R. das VirtudesSmall family restaurant with real portuguese typical food. Better to do a reservation, just to be sure. Closed on Mondays.
Zé Bota
16 Tv. do CarmoTypical portuguese restaurant. Specially try the codfish or the octopus.
Ideal for a snack at any time. Great "petiscos". Order the "sandes de pernil" and the soup "caldo verde".
53 locals recommend
Lareira - Baixa
8 R. Das OliveirasIdeal for a snack at any time. Great "petiscos". Order the "sandes de pernil" and the soup "caldo verde".
Ideal for families or larger groups. Great typical portuguese restaurant with a lot of different options on the menu.
191 locals recommend
Restaurante Abadia do Porto
22 R. do Ateneu Comercial do PortoIdeal for families or larger groups. Great typical portuguese restaurant with a lot of different options on the menu.
One of the oldest bakeries in the city with amazing and tasty pastries, bread and all sort of snacks.
195 locals recommend
Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesOne of the oldest bakeries in the city with amazing and tasty pastries, bread and all sort of snacks.
Want to try different portuguese specialties in the same meal? This cool tavern is the place to go.
16 locals recommend
tascö
151A Rua do AlmadaWant to try different portuguese specialties in the same meal? This cool tavern is the place to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Catraio is a bar, shop and meeting point for those who love good craft beer.
62 locals recommend
Craft Beer House
126 Praça de Carlos AlbertoCatraio is a bar, shop and meeting point for those who love good craft beer.
This cozy and cool bar/bookstore is one of the best places to enjoy a nice glass of wine.
333 locals recommend
Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoThis cozy and cool bar/bookstore is one of the best places to enjoy a nice glass of wine.
Pipa is one of the best places to chat, have a drink, grab a bite and listen to music. One of the few places open on Sundays.
If you can ask for the "chouriço" sausage which is delivered to the table in flames (it’s up to you to decide how much to cook it).
157 locals recommend
Pipa Velha
75 R. Das OliveirasPipa is one of the best places to chat, have a drink, grab a bite and listen to music. One of the few places open on Sundays.
If you can ask for the "chouriço" sausage which is delivered to the table in flames (it’s up to you to decide how much to cook it).
One of the favourite place for locals to have a late afternoon post-work drink. Great place to njoy a good portuguese wine and have a bite to eat.
288 locals recommend
Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasOne of the favourite place for locals to have a late afternoon post-work drink. Great place to njoy a good portuguese wine and have a bite to eat.
Located in one of Porto’s major nightspots, Plano B is a great place to dance.
514 locals recommend
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisLocated in one of Porto’s major nightspots, Plano B is a great place to dance.
The Rua Galeria de Paris is one of Porto’s most animated streets at night. Every other door leads to a bar.
803 locals recommend
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de ParisThe Rua Galeria de Paris is one of Porto’s most animated streets at night. Every other door leads to a bar.
Sightseeing
Considered one of world’s most beautiful bookstores, it's also called the Harry Potter bookstore. There are so many visitors these days that you are now charged to enter, but this is discounted from any purchase
1351 locals recommend
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasConsidered one of world’s most beautiful bookstores, it's also called the Harry Potter bookstore. There are so many visitors these days that you are now charged to enter, but this is discounted from any purchase
This 75-metre bell tower is one of the city's most iconic places and offers a great view over Porto.
1226 locals recommend
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThis 75-metre bell tower is one of the city's most iconic places and offers a great view over Porto.
Voted one of World's Most Beautiful Train Stations, São Bento is famous for the beautiful hand painted tiles.
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettVoted one of World's Most Beautiful Train Stations, São Bento is famous for the beautiful hand painted tiles.
This old neighborhood by the river is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Beautiful little streets to explore, a lot of restaurants to try and a great place to relax and just enjoy the view over the river.
453 locals recommend
Ribeira
This old neighborhood by the river is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Beautiful little streets to explore, a lot of restaurants to try and a great place to relax and just enjoy the view over the river.
One of the best well known brigdes of the city.
In the upper part you can enjoy a beautiful view.
The low level, used by pedestrians and also cars, takes you directly to the side of Gaia where all of the Porto wine cellars are located.
585 locals recommend
Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís IOne of the best well known brigdes of the city.
In the upper part you can enjoy a beautiful view.
The low level, used by pedestrians and also cars, takes you directly to the side of Gaia where all of the Porto wine cellars are located.
This "house of music" has become one the city's most famous buildings. If you want you can do a guided tour of the building.
605 locals recommend
Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaThis "house of music" has become one the city's most famous buildings. If you want you can do a guided tour of the building.
Hosts a vast collection of Portuguese artists, on the first Sunday of each month, entries are free for single visits or for groups up to 12 persons.
533 locals recommend
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel IIHosts a vast collection of Portuguese artists, on the first Sunday of each month, entries are free for single visits or for groups up to 12 persons.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful garden in the city center with an amazing view to the Douro river. Enjoy a walk among the peacocks :)
1180 locals recommend
Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIBeautiful garden in the city center with an amazing view to the Douro river. Enjoy a walk among the peacocks :)
The Contemporary Art Museum is surrounded by an amazing and beautiful garden.
326 locals recommend
Parque de Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroThe Contemporary Art Museum is surrounded by an amazing and beautiful garden.
A great garden next to Clérigos tower to relax while exploring Porto. Inside you'll also find several sculptures and busts
101 locals recommend
Cordoaria's Garden
Campo dos Mártires da PátriaA great garden next to Clérigos tower to relax while exploring Porto. Inside you'll also find several sculptures and busts
Shopping
A small supermarket for the basics right next to the apartment's building.
7 locals recommend
Meu Super Boavista
400 Rua da BoavistaA small supermarket for the basics right next to the apartment's building.
Another supermarket a bit more complete and just a few minutes from the apartment.
53 locals recommend
Pingo Doce Cedofeita
435 R. de CedofeitaAnother supermarket a bit more complete and just a few minutes from the apartment.
Supermercado chen
103 Praça da RepúblicaA grocery store specialized in asian food products.
Essentials
Farmácia Boavista
601 Rua da BoavistaThe nearest pharmacy