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Hotel Ibis Porto Centro

Hotel Ibis Porto Centro

The thing I like about Ibis is that, wherever you are in the world, you know what you count. Plain and simple. Hotel Ibis Porto Centro is no exception.

Categories Hotels Tags Budget, Comfortable, Downtown, Efficient, Location

Hotel Pão de Açúcar

Hotel Pao de Acucar, Porto

Restaurants, bars and the famous Porto’s nightlife are at the hotel doorsteps. Still, one of the greatness of Pão de Açucar Hotel is the quietness inside.

Categories Hotels Tags Charming, Cozy, Downtown, Elegant, Family, Vintage

Café Aviz

Cafe Aviz, Porto

If billiards are your game and you’re in town, Café Aviz is a place to visit and meet friends. Have a francesinha on the sidewalk tables and then go for the game!

Categories Cafes Tags Billiards, Budget, Downtown, Francesinha, Historic, Snack

Real Indiana Baixa do Porto

Real Indiana Porto green room

This is the younger sister of the Real Indiana restaurants and it’s located right in the middle of the Entertainment District, in downtown Porto. The place to be.

Categories Restaurants Tags Classy, Colorful, Downtown, Indian

The Gin House

Trendy Gin Bar Porto The Gin Club

If Gin is your drink, then, this is your place! A trendy bar where you can have a different gin and tonic everyday time you visit! In downtown Porto, this is one of those magical places!

Categories Bars, Clubs, Nightlife Tags Bar, Downtown, Gin and Tonic, Nightlife, Trendy

Porto Tónico

Port Wine Cocktail Bar Porto Tónico

Port wine has always delighted people worldwide. Now, there’s a new drink in town: Port Tonic! Are you in for some adventure? Go and visit Porto Tónico, in downtown Porto.

Categories Bars, Nightlife Tags Cocktails, Downtown, Nightlife, Porto and tonic, Pub

Baixa Bar

Baixa Bar, Porto

Classy is the first word that will come to your mind when you walk through the doors of Baixa Bar, in downtown Porto. The second is “UAU!”

Categories Bars, Clubs, Nightlife Tags Classy, Downtown, Drinks, Esplanade, Trendy

Café au Lait

Groovy Eclectic Bar Porto Cafe Au Lait

If you’re one of those who enjoy fashionable, fancy, stylish environments, Café au Lait is the place where you have to go.

Categories Bars, Cafes, Eat & Drink, Nightlife Tags Bar, Downtown, Eclectic, Groovy, Night life

Almada Street

Trendy Street Porto Almada Street

Almada street, in downtown Porto, has been known for its hardware stores. Nowadays is a center of art galleries and vintage shops.

Categories Streets & Corners Tags Alternative, Art, Downtown, Trendy, Vintage

Restaurant Abadia

Traditional Restaurant Porto Abadia

This very hospitable Abbey from early 20th century has been serving delicious dishes to pilgrims from the very beginning.

Categories Restaurants Tags Business, Downtown, Gastronomy, Old Town, Traditional

Café Piolho

Cafe Piolho, Porto

Possibly being the most famous caffe in Porto, it has been the meeting point for students and teachers, locals and foreigners, friends and lovers.

Categories Cafes Tags Ancient, Cafe, Downtown, Esplanade, Heritage, Landmark

Casa Oriental

Casa Oriental, Porto

This grocery is located right next to Clérigos Tower. They sell fresh produce, Portuguese wines and codfish. Yes, we’re talking about codfish hanging on the walls.

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Artisan, Delicatessen, Downtown, Hidden Gem, Wine

República dos Cachorros

República dos Cachorros, Porto

Great hotdogs in Porto! The spicy sausage makes it hot, the melted cheese gives it a sticky look and the crispy bread cut in small pieces makes you go “Hmmmm”!

Categories Restaurants Tags Bifanas, Cafe, Downtown, Hotdog, Local Tavern

Carmo&Carmelitas’ Churches

carmo church porto

These churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by a very narrow house.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Carmelite, Church, Downtown, Historic, Landmark

Pherrugem Bar

Pherrugem Bar, Porto

This is the right bar for you if you’re into rock, indie or alternative sounds! The walls are granite and you’ll find this bar is kind of a melting pot!

Categories Bars, Nightlife Tags Alternative, Downtown, Indie, Late Hours, Music, Rock

A Pérola do Bolhão

A Pérola do Bolhão, Porto

This traditional grocery store in offers a wide variety of quality products: from mountain cheese to dried fruits, from good wine to delicatessen and cookies.

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Artisan, Delicatessen, Downtown, Friendly, Traditional

A Favorita do Bolhão

A Favorita do Bolhão, Porto

This delicatessen, located in downtown Porto is filled with cheese, wine, chocolates, pasta, rice, dried fruits, candy, preserves, jams and marmalades, coffee, tea…

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Artisan, Delicatessen, Downtown, Friendly, Regional, Traditional

Café Progresso

Café Progresso, Porto

Open since 1899 in downtown Porto, it still serves drip coffee and, rumor has it, has the best toasts in town! Here, everybody has a place and a smile!

Categories Cafes Tags Brunch, Budget, Cafe, Cosmopolitan, Downtown, Drip Coffee

Luso Caffè

Located in Carlos Alberto square this is one of the most famous cafes in town. Try the “pregos” and the small portions of lupin beans that go with the perfect draft beer!

Categories Cafes Tags Cafe, Downtown, Francesinha, Late Hours, Restaurant

Gelataria Sincelo

Gelataria Sincelo, Porto

This ice cream parlor has been open since 1980 in downtown Porto. Everybody in town has heard of the delicious ice creams they have in that parlor.

Categories Pastries & Sweets Tags Artisan, Delicious, Downtown, Icecream, Vintage
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