Hotel Palanca

2.0 star property
Hotel near Porto Historic Center in Porto

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Restaurant
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Rua Faria Guimaraes 779, Porto, 4200-291
  • Place, University of Porto
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto City Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bolhao Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Porto

Paranhos stay.Your stay at this Paranhos hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Porto Historic Center and University of Porto. Holy Trinity Church and Avenida dos Aliados are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Porto - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Porto City Hall - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Bolhao Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Dragao Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Contumil Station - 5 min drive
  • Marquês Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barracão - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Doce Alto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Plage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Confeitaria Eiffel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salpicos Verdes - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Palanca

Hotel near Porto Historic Center in Porto
Hotel Palanca offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Porto hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Palanca offers 35 accommodations. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 2.50 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 2.50 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 884

Property is also known as

Hotel Palanca
Hotel Palanca Porto
Palanca Hotel
Palanca Porto
Hotel Palanca Hotel
Hotel Palanca Porto
Hotel Palanca Hotel Porto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Palanca to the airport?

Hotel Palanca is 9 mi (13-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Palanca?

As of Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Palanca on Jan 21, 2026 start from $60.39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Palanca have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Palanca.

How close is Hotel Palanca to the beach?

This hotel is 5.2 mi (7-min drive) from Luz Beach and 5.3 mi (8-min drive) from Ingleses Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Palanca offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Palanca, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 2.50 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Palanca?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Espinho (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Palanca?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Palanca?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Palanca have a pool?

Hotel Palanca does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Palanca have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Palanca to downtown Porto?

Hotel Palanca is 0.7 mi away from Porto.

Hotel Palanca Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 449 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheamus

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

D T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value Porto hotel

Traditional two star hotel within walking distance of central Porto. We ere able to get a space in the underground carpark which was an added plus. Staff were excellent and very friendly. rooms a bit dated, but it sort of adds to the charm. Simple breakfast offered, but exceptional value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice room, included buffet breakfast. Very good value for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Average 2 star hotel in quiet location with very few restaurants, shops or bars nearby. It was a good 30 minute walk to the city centre and a 10 minute walk to the nearest metro station. Basic breakfast and hotel room, with no fridge, kettle or safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, friendly staff. Conveniently located. Large patio\balcony off the room. The room was next to the back of the elevator and you could hear it going up and down. The shower head kept droopping down. Nice hot water. I would recommend hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, St Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Almendra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

McKenna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caoimhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean quite well maintained property fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Urvana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosser

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, super clean. Breakfast ok.All around was a good stay. Only thing we really would of like and enjoy a little refrigerator in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good for 2 stars hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and confortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vibeke

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
A surprising time travel to the 70'. very authentic, even the staff was still working there. Value for money and style. Spartan but just right. A rare find!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kun-Hou

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap and cheerful i guess.

Loud from the street. Tough hard beds. Broken electrica
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bo

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

5 days stay Oct. 2024

Hotel needs urgently renovation. Old floors chipping, gappings between planks. Seems that had water damage before. Room 602 Mattress too hard. Customer service was very good. Breakfast basic but good. Parking space small but free. Overall I give a 3 star because free parking, 3 blocks away from Marques Metro station (three stops away to downtown) and very helpful people. Property needs renovation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farshid, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely managed hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

ian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cibele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general I'm happy with my stay at Palanca Hotel. It is dated, simple but pratical. Spacious bedroom, reasonable storage space, a table and chair. The toilet has a bath with shower (No hair dryer). I could here the elevator up and down, people shutting their door. But at night it gets quiet enough to rest and have a good sleep.The breakfast was great with a selection of bread rolls, butter and jam, ham and cheese slices, yogurt , coffee, milk, cocoa powder, cereals, juice and teas selection too. The check in and check out was quick and easy. The owners and staff were friendly. So I certainly recommend it to everyone for the price it's certainly worthwhile.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Breakfast wasn’t good at all but everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024