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Rio da Vila offers accommodation set 600 metres from the centre of Porto and provides a terrace and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, units come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The units are equipped with a coffee machine, while some rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and kitchenware. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Continental and American breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Ribeira Square, Palacio da Bolsa and Ferreira Borges Market. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 16 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, American


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Porto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • S
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly & helpful staff. Lovely room. Great location.
  • Mark
    South Africa South Africa
    The hotel is brand new and the location is excellent - close to everything Porto has to offer. We stayed on the top floor in a duplex room with a separate living area and balcony. The breakfast was delicious.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is perfect. Clean and quiet rooms. Would recommend.
  • Phoebe
    Australia Australia
    The location wad excellent! Opposite the market, close to the river front and surrounded by restaurants and good neighbourhoods. The staff were extremely friendly and we enjoyed having a coffee in the cute bar area/lobby. The room itself was...
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location and beautiful room, very well appointed - I wish I had been able to stay longer!
  • Shaun
    Guernsey Guernsey
    Excellent location for getting about the wonderful city of Porto - close to river front, sights, shops and loads of eating choices. Staff are great.
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    We loved the friendly staff and the facilities were spotless.
  • Joyce
    Canada Canada
    The location was excellent ..2 streets up from the river. The owner, Camila did everything possible to make us welcome and comfortable.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location. The staff were brilliant and the hotel itself is really smart. We loved our stay and wouldn't hesitate to come again.
  • Joyce
    Canada Canada
    Camilla at front desk is lovely. All our needs were met quickly.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Guest House Rio da Vila

Company review score: 9.4Based on 1,155 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Located In the historic center of Porto, the Guest House Rio da Vila has a privileged location in an old building from the 19th century, renovated in 2017 and awarded by the International Design Awards in 2018, where its façade and some elements in its interior were preserved. Its elegant decoration with some elements inspired by the building's history, makes this space fascinating and very welcoming. There are three types of rooms, all of which have a sitting area from where you can enjoy the fantastic view over the city.

Neighbourhood information

As points of interest near Rio da Vila, we have the Palácio da Bolsa, the Illustrious Church of São Fancisco, the riverside square, the famous Lello bookshop and Torre dos clérigos.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rio da Vila
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Rio da Vila takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about £83. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardBankcard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that cleaning time between 11:00 and 14:00.

Please note that the reception is opened from 8 am to 3:30 pm.

Please note that after 3:30 pm, our reception is closed, so check in can only be made with access code provided.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rio da Vila in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 112985/AL

FAQs about Rio da Vila

  • Check-in at Rio da Vila is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Rio da Vila can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
  • Rio da Vila offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Rio da Vila include:

      • Double
    • The prices at Rio da Vila may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Rio da Vila is 1,000 yards from the centre of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.