Porto is the perfect city for both a short city break or a longer vacation. The city, full of culture and history, offers lots of things to do during the day as well as at night. Wandering through the narrow streets of the Ribera, walking along the Douro and visiting the Lello library are only a few of the many activities you can enjoy in this amazing city.
There are many lovely hostel options in Porto. The hostels in Porto have very welcoming and beautifully designed common areas where you’ll meet other travellers with whom to explore the city. Porto hostels have dorm rooms to save some money or private rooms if that’s more your style (look forward to some amazing interior design!).
In the morning, enjoy the delicious free breakfast they serve in Porto hostels while you plan the adventures for the day.
If you want to be surrounded by old charming houses, colourful streets and lively bars, look for accommodation in la Ribeira. If your hostel in Porto is close to Rua Galeria de Paris, in the Cedofeita neighbourhood, you’ll have access to some serious nightlife, art galleries, and trendy fashion stores.
Visiting Porto means getting lost in the cobbled streets full of historic buildings. Start your route in the Avenida de los Aliados, in the centre of Porto, and keep walking until the Libertad Square where you’ll see the famous Sao Bento train station, made with more than 20,000 tiles. Of course, you shouldn’t miss a walk next to the Douro river, where you’ll find some of the best restaurants in Porto and be able to indulge in its outstanding wine.
Last but not least, make sure you visit the cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, where you can also find accommodation in Porto. Don’t miss this blog posts about Porto nightlife and cultural activities in Porto.
The city centre is small, so you’ll be able to get almost everywhere walking. The old tram is a city icon that is still working in the centre of Porto. Other alternatives to get around in Porto are the tube and the bus.
