Descobertas Boutique Hotel

In the heart of Porto’s Ribeira, a boutique stay steps from Ribeira Square and a short stroll to the Douro River. Walk 5 minutes to Porto Historic Center, cross the Dom Luís I Bridge in minutes to reach the Port Wine Cellars, and find Livraria Lello and Porto Cathedral within easy walking distance. Free WiFi and a city-center address make this a smart pick for river-side exploring.

This four-star boutique hotel leans into the Portuguese discoveries with rooms themed around Cabo Verde, India, Brazil and Macao — colors, textures and local touches give each of the 18 guestrooms character. Rooms include minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes, coffee/tea makers and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. The property sits on a pedestrian street with restricted vehicle access and no private parking; paid parking is available nearby at D. Infante Square.

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, tour and ticket assistance, babysitting (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served daily for a fee, and laundry/dry-cleaning keeps things effortless. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge (service available 24 hours). Stroll to riverside cafés and let the cobbled streets be your morning soundtrack.

On-site business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby and laundry/dry-cleaning services. Complimentary wireless high-speed internet keeps work moving.

Take advantage of 24-hour room service and a buffet breakfast (available for a fee, typically served in the morning). Dozens of nearby cafés and restaurants serve traditional local flavors and Port-region specialties within minutes on foot.