PORTOBAY TEATRO, Porto

Portobay Teatro - A 4-star hotel in Porto's theater district with Italian dining and contemporary Nordic design

Located in the historic Rua Sá da Bandeira, on the former site of the 1859 Teatro Baquet, this Porto hotel features 74 rooms decorated with Nordic elements, natural fabrics, and light wood paneling. The property includes Il Basilico restaurant, specializing in Italian cuisine with house-made pizzas, bruschettas, tortelloni, and risottos, complemented by a bar serving snacks throughout the day. Rooms range from 64.0 ft^2 Gallery Rooms to 170.6 ft^2 Suites equipped with king-size beds, separate seating areas, and modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and coffee facilities. The hotel maintains a 24-hour reception desk and provides free Wi-Fi throughout all areas. An inner courtyard with planted areas and a waterfall wall offers alfresco dining options. Portobay Teatro stands within a 5-minute walk of Teatro Municipal Rivoli, Teatro Sa da Bandeira, and Teatro Nacional Sao Joao, while São Bento train station is 2 minutes away.

Pros

Direct street access to Il Basilico restaurant with a glass-ceiling dining area

Inner courtyard provides a quiet haven from city noise

Located in the theater district surrounded by cultural venues

Francesco Sa Carneiro Airport is 15 minutes by car

Cons

45-minute metro journey required from airport when using public transport

Some rooms face the interior patio rather than street views