PORTO A.S. 1829 HOTEL, Porto

Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel - A historic stationery shop converted into a boutique hotel with modern-vintage decor in UNESCO heritage district

Located in Porto's UNESCO-listed historic center, this upper-middle-range Porto hotel occupies one of Europe's oldest stationery establishments, dating back to 1829. Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel features rooms with light-wood floors, patterned-tile accents, and blue-gray color schemes, all equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and minibars. The Galeria do Largo Restaurant serves traditional Portuguese dishes with contemporary interpretations, while the breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, mushrooms, cold cuts, fruit, and gluten-free options. The ground floor houses a modern stationery shop selling luxury items from perfumed soaps to Porto guidebooks. Historical artifacts, including vintage typewriters like Hèrmes Baby, Pátria, and Underwood, are displayed throughout the property. A 5-minute walk connects guests to São Bento station, while the riverfront Ribeira quarter with its waterfront eateries is 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Displays original historical items from the Araújo & Sobrinho stationery business

Located within walking distance of Monument Church of St Francis, Bolsa Palace, and Ribeira Square

Offers soundproofed rooms with city views

Serves both traditional and molecular gastronomy in its restaurant

Cons

12.5 miles from Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport

Limited wellness facilities compared to nearby spa hotels