HOTEL DO NORTE, Porto

Hotel Do Norte - Historic 2-star Porto hotel on Santa Catarina's main shopping street

Located in Rua de Santa Catarina, Porto's main business district, this historic 2-star Porto hotel offers 36 air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities. Hotel Do Norte features wooden flooring, dark wood furniture, and bright orange bedspreads throughout its accommodations, with many rooms showcasing large windows for natural light. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, while bathrooms display a distinctive lime green and white color scheme. A small bar occupies the mezzanine level above the lobby, complete with a vending machine for snacks and drinks. The property stands 10 minutes' walk from São Bento Train Station and 6 minutes from Livraria Lello. Notable landmarks within walking distance include Clerigos Tower (0.5 miles), Mercado do Bolhao (0.5 miles), and the Monument Church of St Francis (0.5 miles).

Pros

Central location surrounded by restaurants like Cafe Santiago and Fabrica de Nata within 0.5 miles

24-hour reception with tourist information service

Free Wi-Fi throughout the property

Private balconies in select rooms overlooking the 19th-century Capela das Almas

Cons

12 miles from Francisco Sa Carneiro airport

No on-site restaurant or breakfast service