Istay Hotel Porto Centro

2.0 star property
Hotel near Ribeira Square in Porto

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, cribs/infant beds
Point of interest
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 7.5 per person)
Balcony
Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, cribs/infant beds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Rua Alexandre Herculano, 296, Porto, Porto District, 4000-053
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Porto Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Porto

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Centro / Baixa hotel, you'll find Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. Porto Historic Center and Praça da Batalha are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bolhao Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Livraria Lello - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Batalha-Guindais Stop - 4 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 8 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Lobito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tokyo Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Confeitaria Bom Gosto 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rio's Tapas & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Copa - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Istay Hotel Porto Centro

Hotel near Ribeira Square in Porto
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Istay Hotel Porto Centro. Parking is available for a fee.

This Porto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Istay Hotel Porto Centro offers 56 accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Porto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 3.25 for children

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

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 7.5 for adults and EUR 3.25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 9 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 9 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 3187

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Istay Hotel Porto Centro to the airport?

Istay Hotel Porto Centro is 15.2 mi (34-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Istay Hotel Porto Centro have an airport shuttle?

Istay Hotel Porto Centro offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of EUR 9 per person, one-way.

How close is Istay Hotel Porto Centro to the beach?

This hotel is 8.5 mi (34-min drive) from Matosinhos Beach and 13.9 mi (34-min drive) from Espinho Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Istay Hotel Porto Centro offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Istay Hotel Porto Centro, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 7.5 for adults and EUR 3.25 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Istay Hotel Porto Centro?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Espinho (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Istay Hotel Porto Centro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Istay Hotel Porto Centro?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

Does Istay Hotel Porto Centro have a pool?

Istay Hotel Porto Centro does not have a pool.

Does Istay Hotel Porto Centro have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Istay Hotel Porto Centro to downtown Porto?

Istay Hotel Porto Centro is 1.2 mi away from Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória.

Istay Hotel Porto Centro Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 386 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I didnt check in till after 4am due my flight delay and sorting my baggage loss and i still had to check out at 12pm...missed breakfast that was already paid for. I just dont feel like i got my money's worth. No late check out was offered. Staff was short and uncaring.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Craig

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Get what you pay for
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

EFRAIN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly environment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eli, Guelph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, can walk to historical places/dining/shopping. Very friendly staff. The place is clean. Stayed on two occasions, both times rented double room. Both times there was only one chair in a double room. We feel that there is a very good price-value ratio.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John Chipoco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price. Near the river and the pedestrian bridge. Cafes nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

would avoid

Falsely advertised as air conditioning - first room - remote controll turned down to "16 degrees celsius"- but it was blowing hot air (that's the lowest the controller would allow you to change). room 6.4 Moved to another room, room 4.6 - same issues - remote control read as "16 degrees celsius", when in fact it was approximately 25-26 celsius/80 Fahrenheit. Location was good - fair walking distance to metro station and some major sites. Internet nonexistent - spotty during morning/afternoon; absolutely shuts down after 9 PM
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an excellent area, close to everything but not so much that it’s loud and annoying. Excellent value, great client service and the breakfast was decent. The room is VERY minimalist (as in, no tables, 1 chair). I’d stay at this hotel again though as I don’t spend a lot of time in my hotel room anyway and the price is right. FYI-there’s an awesome cafe/tapa restaurant just down the road (Tapas Batalha) where the service is phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are great. The room looked like a construction trailer and the bathroom looks like a plastic portapotty. The entire room/bathroom is plastic. Only one awful pillow each for my husband and i. I was so upset when we first got to our room as we had paid over $100 and could have easily gotten a much nicer room for less. We were duped. I absolutely do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff in particular accommodated my needs and were very friendly. The location was great! And you feel safe around. However, the room was bare bones, we expected that, but we had no mattress cover, no fitted sheets, and no toiletries (soap dispenser did not work).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Marina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lorelie

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

Good room, great location, poor wifi

Good budget hotel. Spacious room and bathroom. Good location; shopping, markets, and many dining options nearby, and walkable to all the great sights. I didn’t use public transit at all as I could walk everywhere I needed to go, including meeting points for tours. The room shows some signs of wear and tear, not a problem. The biggest downfall of this hotel is the poor wifi. I used a lot of data during my stay here. Fix this, and I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple but brilliant, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Chuen Hoi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
As many of the reviews stated I would not recommend this for a longer stay. The breakfast is fantastic and worth adding onto your stay. The room comes with no toiletries and a single pillow the bed is not very comfortable. I would recommend spending a little more on a nicer hotel. Our room flooded in the night and they sent our stuff to be dry cleaned but didn’t offer any other accommodations so service is alright.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

ARLEN

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Pam, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in city centre. Walkable to many main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is in a great location, all staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms basic but very clean and functional. Breakfast buffet very good with good choice of pastries, bread etc and lovely big bowl of fresh fruit every morning. Nothing negative to say about our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

peter

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

Istay

Stopped for 3 nights,, room was ok,, beds quite comfy and bathroom did its job,, the room was let down by being on the ground floor next to reception,, very noisy in the mornings with large groups checking out,, also a lot of traffic noise early in the morning,, continental breakfast filled a gap,, fresh rolls,, ham,, cheese,, fruits,, yoghurt,, tea, coffee, juices,, bread for toasting,, hotel wasn't far from main bridge and quayside,, would definitely recommend taxi back as its uphill,, overall not a bad stay,, would be better with a higher floor room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Manny, San Diego CA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price for a truly outstanding location. Very central to all of Porto’s places of interest. Walking distance to Sao Bento and Bolhao Metro stations. Convenient to the Batalha station where you can take the funicular down to tge and up the Ribeira area. Very basic but clean surroundings. Next to a bus station for traveling in and around Portugal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, thank you. The room was a nice and clean and also the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Melodee

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

Very happy with our stay!

Location is great. Very near to metro and train. Lots of restaurants and sites near. Pedro, at the front desk was incredibly helpful. He really made our stay by sharing information and booking our massages and additional activities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Yoke Ching

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

2 nights stay in Porto

The triple room is spacious, location is near sao bento train station, easy to travel around by Uber. For the price, it’s reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019