Hotel Universal  

In the heart of Porto on the elegant Avenida dos Aliados, steps from Aliados Square and the Dom Pedro Monument. Walk to Porto City Hall, Trindade Church, São Bento station, Clérigos Tower and the Douro River. Metro and train stations are minutes away; the airport metro is a five-minute walk that links to the airport in about 30 minutes.

Set on a historic avenue, Hotel Universal offers 44 air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, safes and private bathrooms stocked with toiletries and hair dryers. The feel is classic Porto—clean lines, local architecture and a friendly, personalized service from multilingual staff.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout, a bar/lounge and an on-site coffee shop/café. Room service runs during limited hours, plus concierge, luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance. Pets are allowed, there’s an elevator and laundry service, and an airport shuttle is available for a surcharge—wake up to city-center mornings and step straight into Porto’s streets.

Complimentary high-speed (wired) internet and free wireless access, a 24‑hour front desk and on-site tour/ticket assistance make short stays or quick work trips easy.

Grab a coffee or casual bite at the on-site café, unwind with a drink at the bar, or choose the buffet breakfast (weekdays 7:30–10:30, weekends 8:00–10:30; fee applies). Reception can help book local restaurants and wine spots to sample authentic Porto flavors.