DESCOBERTAS BOUTIQUE HOTEL BY ASPASIOS, Porto

Descobertas Boutique Hotel By Aspasios - A Cultural Boutique Hotel in Historic Ribeira with Navigator-Themed Floors

Located in the heart of Ribeira, this 4-star Porto hotel features 18 rooms across uniquely themed floors inspired by Portuguese maritime discoveries. Descobertas Boutique Hotel occupies a historic building near the ancient medieval wall's Postigo de Carvão alley. Each floor showcases different colonial perspectives, with decor reflecting destinations like Cape Verde, India, Brazil, and Macau. The rooms include flat-screen cable TVs, minibars, safety deposit boxes, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Descobertas Boutique Hotel By Aspasios provides 24-hour room service, pillow menus, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. The property sits 2624.7 ft from São Bento Train Station, Avenida dos Aliados, and the Metro Station. The Palácio da Bolsa and Church of São Francisco are within walking distance, while Praça do Cubo offers riverside terraces and river tour access.

Pros

Each floor features authentic cultural themes from different Portuguese colonies

Located on one of Ribeira's oldest pedestrian streets

24-hour front desk with luggage storage facility

Breakfast served at the Mezzanine Bar from 7:30 to 10:30

Cons

Street access restricted during specific hours (6:30-11:00 and 17:30-20:00)

No on-site parking available