VERA CRUZ PORTO DOWNTOWN HOTEL, Porto

Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel - A budget hotel with a rooftop terrace and historic center location

This 2-star hotel operates in a historic building from 1951, renovated in 2012, and features a rooftop terrace with views of Avenida dos Aliados and Porto's city hall. The 35 air-conditioned rooms include double-glazed windows, satellite TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms with rainfall showers; some offer seating areas or accommodate up to four guests. A continental breakfast is served daily on the eighth floor at Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel, accessible via stairs. Aliados Metro Station is adjacent to the property, while São Bento Train Station is 0.5 km away. The 24-hour front desk provides multilingual service, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Nearby landmarks include Clérigos Tower, Sé Cathedral, and Dom Luís Bridge, all within 1 km. Safety features include smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

Pros

The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of Avenida dos Aliados and the city hall.

Located on a quiet side street yet steps from Aliados Metro Station and major landmarks.

Rooms include minibars, air conditioning, and modern bathrooms with rainfall showers.

The 24-hour front desk provides multilingual service and concierge assistance.

Cons

The breakfast room on the eighth floor is only accessible by stairs.

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 20 km from the hotel.