MENINA COLINA GUESTHOUSE, Porto

Menina Colina Guesthouse - A 19th-century Porto hotel with historic rooms, garden terraces, and central location

Dating back to the mid-nineteenth century, this 4-star Porto hotel features historic rooms equipped with modern furniture, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Located at Rua Professor Jaime Rios de Sousa 61, Menina Colina Guesthouse provides direct garden access from its café, which serves breakfast and remains open throughout the day. The property's rooms range from 27-101.7 ft^2 double rooms to a 164.0 ft^2 apartment with a fully equipped kitchen. The historic building showcases painted marble staircases and ornate details throughout, while Menina Colina's century-old camellia trees enhance its garden spaces. Guests access free WiFi in all rooms, and most units include in-room safes. Situated a 20-minute walk from São Bento railway station, the guesthouse stands 10 minutes on foot from key attractions like Misericordia do Porto Museum.

Pros

Century-old camellia trees (Japoneiras) blossom in winter, creating a unique garden atmosphere

Original marble-painted staircase with preserved ornamental details

Reception offers safe deposit box service for rooms without in-room safes

Multiple building entrances via Rua Professor Jaime Rios de Sousa and Rua Miguel Bombarda

Cons

Reception hours limited to 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Airport is 12.5 miles away with a 40-minute bus journey required