Situated in the historical centre of Porto, 800 m from Ponte de Dom Luis I Bridge, the 4-star smoke-free Descobertas Boutique Hotel By Aspasios Porto includes 8 rooms and offers access to the ornate church "Clerigos Tower", which is about a 10-minute walk away. Featuring a library, the comfortable hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of Monument Gothic Church Of St Francis.
This hotel puts you right in the centre of Porto, a mere 1.4 km from Soares dos Reis National Museum. The Descobertas Porto is also a few moments from the Guerra Junqueiro House Museum, and near a train station. Visit Chafariz da Rua Escura, 600 metres from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Portugal. Terminal dos Loios bus station can be found not far from this Porto hotel.
The rooms at Descobertas Boutique Hotel By Aspasios include an air conditioner, as well as media facilities like a TV with satellite channels. A separate toilet and a shower, along with free toiletries and shower caps, are provided in the bathroom.
A daily buffet breakfast is provided for guests. Bar Ponte Pensil, located 7 minutes' stroll from the Descobertas, serves Portuguese cuisine to satisfy every taste.
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Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
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Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Eating places
In-room breakfast
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Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Babysitting/Child services
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Wheelchair access
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Bathroom for disabled
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Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
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AM/FM alarm clock
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Parquet floor
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No pets allowed
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Casa da Musica
2.5 km
Estádio do Dragão
3.4 km
Arrabida Shopping
2 km
Cloister Nossa Senhora da Serra do Pilar
1.1 km
São João General Hospital
4.6 km
City Market Bolhao
1.1 km
Gaia docks
550 m
Oporto Coliseum
950 m
Port Wine Cellars
450 m
Boavista Roundabout
2.3 km
Airports
Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport
17 km
Train stations
Funicular dos Guindais
400 m
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The rooms at Descobertas Boutique Hotel By Aspasios include an air conditioner, as well as media facilities like a TV with satellite channels. A separate toilet and a shower, along with free toiletries and shower caps, are provided in the bathroom.
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Billy
2024-06-13
7/10
The room was immaculate, huge and complete with a king sized bed and large walk in showers.
Lewis
2024-04-14
9/10
Super-friendly and extremely polite staff and the place was perfectly clean. Very good service, though a few employees were quite busy.
Kenneth
2024-03-22
7/10
All in all, it's delightful place that has kind and absolutely perfect staff at reception desk.
Harold
2024-03-01
9/10
The continental breakfast had plenty of delicacies and was lovely. The location was magnificent and perfect, very close to the River Douro, and various tourist attractions and eating venues, and had great views.
John
2023-12-24
9/10
The room was reasonably spacious with well equipped bathroom, the bath, for instance, had a good night's sleep. The breakfast offered plenty of different meals. It was in a very central location, to the local cafe's & restaurants.
William
2023-12-22
8/10
Plenty of food items served for wonderful and delicious breakfast. We got room with nice decor and a luxury bathroom to relax. The accommodation had a very central location close to many restaurants and bars.
Fred
2023-12-21
6/10
Wonderful accommodation with very nice staff members at reception desk. Fairly good bedroom.
No view.
Nicholas
2023-12-16
7/10
I liked the room with a lovey large shower.
Horace
2023-12-15
8/10
Our food for continental breakfast was different and all the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. The location was very central, amazing next to Ribeiro plaza.
Rachel
2023-12-01
9/10
It was an elegant building, the room was double superior with comfortable bed and spacious bathroom. We were in a fantastic location close enough to the bridge to all the port houses, the picturesque waterfront, and the lively riverfront.
Rory
2023-11-29
7/10
All rooms were trendy and updated. The provided breakfast was excellent with coffee made with the most revolting sweet powdered milk, fresh products, cheese. The location was marvellous and lovely, right in the centre of everything, and my bed was very comfy.
Paul
2023-11-07
9/10
We had a nice bedroom. The staff was incredibly friendly, amicable with every request. The location was beautiful and fantastic, so close to the river front, Old Town and beach area, and the beautiful and historic Sao Bento train station.
Helen
2023-10-17
9/10
It was immaculate, huge room. I loved great restaurant. The location was marvellous, close to Bolsa Palace. Positive team at reception desk.
Judith
2023-10-09
9/10
Tastefully decorated contemporary rooms with delightful views, and a closet space and a kettle. Good sleep in a good sized bed.
John
2023-10-05
7/10
Stylish trendy boutique property with extremely polite staff at reception desk.
Henry
2023-09-30
9/10
I liked the elegant-style building, good sized room with huge bed. It was in the very central location in the Ribeira area.
John
2023-09-25
5/10
The stay here was really really nice hopefully for my holidays next time. The room was reasonably large with nice bathroom and I appreciated extremely friendly staff. Its location was excellent and stunning near the lively riverfront.
That view was missing.
Jane
2023-09-13
7/10
The location was unbeatable and incredible for me as it was really close to all the restaurants on the foreshore, and Porto's city center.
Hubert
2023-09-09
7/10
Well, it was a real good stay for 2 nights. I had a double superior and nicely furnished room complete with a safe and a kettle. The hotel had a very central setting in the historic Ribeira area of Porto. Cafeteria Majestic Cafe located 2 km away was a nice surprise.
As for me, the area was very busy.
Ian
2023-08-31
8/10
The venue's position was very central.
David
2023-08-31
8/10
Thank you very much for the really comfortable stay. The hotel offers a lot of food that was different. Bright immaculate rooms, they are provided with large walk in showers, bathroom, the top floor-level 4-. Thanks to all positive staff. The place has great and brilliant location in Riberia area.
Peter
2023-08-19
8/10
We had a continental breakfast with local options, the food was different. The venue was in a very central location so close to the best restaurants, Ribeira, close to the main bridge leading to the port wine cellars, and the picturesque waterfront. Went to Taberninha do Manel for drink or two, set at a moderate distance from the hotel.
Adrian
2023-08-17
7/10
The location was best possible and fabulous central, just next door to city sites, and restaurants and bars that open till late.
Joseph
2023-07-21
9/10
We stayed here before, always great-sized rooms with a lovey large shower.
David
2023-07-15
6/10
No complaints whatsoever, the venue met needs, would be happy to recommend it. The breakfast was great, lovely with local options. Loved the twin room, wouldn't mind staying there all day.
The staff were not so friendly, didn't expect that coming.
David
2023-07-13
7/10
Good room, exceptionally comfortable bed and good-sized bathroom. Marvellous and brilliant location with great restaurant nearby. Found in the tourist area.
Mick
2023-06-29
8/10
No complains at all, really enjoyed this place and 100% recommend. Had very lovely stay hopefully for my holidays next time and the weather was warm. Magnificent location in the Ribeira area of Porto, all was modern. There was The Wine Box, located nearby, where I relaxed.
Gary
2023-06-20
7/10
Lovely rooms, wonderful and delicious breakfast. Efficient check-in, parking on-site.
Elizabeth
2023-06-02
8/10
The hotel room was contemporary and fashionable. Really enjoyed an enjoyable and delicious breakfast with local options.
Margaret
2023-05-08
7/10
Its location not very far from Ribeira was best possible and fabulous central. Our room was a nice size and well-equipped with big bathroom, just what was needed. The employees were very efficient and patient.
Ian
2023-05-06
7/10
Sincerely, it was a very lovely stay hopefully for my holidays next time.
Liam
2023-04-23
9/10
The continental breakfast was more than wonderful.
Gavin
2023-04-14
7/10
By and large, it was comfortable place for sightseeing in Porto, had much fun and met competent and extremely friendly staff at reception desk.
Tom
2023-04-06
7/10
A very nice boutique building in the heart of Porto. Nicely furnished room with very good facilities and extra large bed.
Graham
2023-04-01
6/10
The property was perfectly clean, featured modern design, I enjoyed it. Met fabulously helpful and patient staff at reception desk, the double room had all necessary amenities.
The area was very busy.
Bill
2023-03-25
9/10
The location was top - just next door to Ribeira Square, the river and Luis 1st Bridge, restaurants/bars and Porto waterfront. The room was new-fashioned, the bed was good sized, luxurious bathroom.
Barry
2023-03-09
7/10
Possibly the best and really lovely stay hopefully for my holidays next time. Double superior and large room, luxury bathroom with bathtab. Very good facilities there. Location adjacent to all the cute cafes, the bridge to all the port houses, and the Ribeira, the beating tourist heart on the Porto waterfront. Great choice for trip.
Jimmy
2023-02-22
7/10
Plenty of meals for breakfast, including fresh fruit, cakes and pastries. The rooms with big bathroom, view on the Dom Luis Bridge, excellent shower. Stunning location in busy area, next to the local cafe's & restaurants, and the center.
Wilfred
2023-02-19
8/10
Booked a room with excellent shower. I really enjoyed its a contemporary decor.
Billy
2023-02-02
6/10
It had very central location close to Postigo do Carvao.
Well, no milk.
Fred
2023-01-25
7/10
Stunning and unbelievable location, on the port.
Ray
2023-01-10
7/10
Plus, the location is brilliant, minutes from Bolsa Palace. Btw, it's set in a lovely area right by the center, Porto and the River and bridge:)))
Robert
2023-01-10
8/10
Spotless rooms with milk, excellent shower plus bathroom, top location. Attentive and welcoming staff with a smile.
Robert
2022-12-29
7/10
Stunning and brilliant location, lively area, not far from river and restaurants as well as all the restaurants and bars. Besides, excellent for visiting Bolsa Palace. Different food for dinner and breakfast.
Tom
2022-12-26
8/10
And it included an awesome bathroom. The location was amazing and unbelievable, within walking distance of landscaped gardens.
Philip
2022-12-23
6/10
The room was huge - loved the huge bathroom.
There was view missing, I was a little disappointed.
Paul
2022-12-16
9/10
I enjoyed that it was stylish. Its peaceful, central location was a plus.
Harry
2022-12-08
9/10
Plenty of goodies for breakfast. Inviting rooms and cosy with view on the Dom Luis Bridge and excellent shower plus big bathroom.
John
2022-11-16
7/10
Incredible and strategic location - near restaurants and bars. Found in a downtown part of the town. Units with excellent shower.
Busy staff!
Alan
2022-11-02
8/10
Very central location, great place for discovering Porto. Huge rooms with a work desk, coffee/tea making equipment and a satellite TV.
Quite small bathroom.
Kevin
2022-10-20
9/10
Nice bedrooms with good sized beds. Stunning and strategic location, walking distance to everywhere.
David
2022-10-01
8/10
We liked this hotel's staff and location.
Andy
2022-09-08
8/10
Very comfortable building and rooms with excellent shower. Plenty of different food at breakfast time. In the heart of the city, very convenient.
Richard
2022-08-13
7/10
We liked our 1 night here. Its personnel was positive and welcoming, nothing too much trouble. The location was stunning, not too far away from Rua Santa Catarina.
Francis
2022-07-04
9/10
The hotel was unique, spotless offered savoury breakfasts and had an ideal location right on river. The rooms were functional with a modern design, plus the bathroom was marble-lined. The lighting here was natural...
Ann
2022-05-25
7/10
Thank you for making our stay fantastic. Everything was great, but a few employees were poor. We had a tasty and delicious breakfast with nice bread, good coffee, superb jam.
Henry
2022-05-05
9/10
Loved every detail about our such wonderful 2 nights stay here. The place had a family atmosphere. The setting was favourable, near to all the cute cafes, Porto.
Jack
2022-05-01
9/10
The property was clean and pleasant, had very good location and amenities. I appreciated that the room was new-fashioned with excellent shower.
Charles
2022-04-30
8/10
This hotel was top-notch and spotless, had great staff and location. The room was functional, with excellent shower. There was a nice restaurant with hot meals.
Thomas
2022-03-30
7/10
Fairly clean, wonderful boutique hotel, I liked beautiful rooms and courteous staff. The food available for buffet breakfast was good.
Matthew
2022-02-19
8/10
A little hotel with professional staff and a freshly cooked breakfast. A great selection of food options near the venue.
Jim
2022-02-16
9/10
Perfect and best possible location, walking distance to a historical square. The staff were attentive and it took us 25 minutes' walk to reach downtown.
Eric
2022-01-28
6/10
the location was optimal in my case, yet the area was not very comfortable. fantastic restaurant onsite and stunningly beautiful views. staff was super outstanding and the service was great. i could park the car on-site.
The bathroom I had was cold.
Bob
2022-01-25
8/10
Perfect little place, neat, well-appointed rooms and exceptionally friendly staff. I liked the room, the bed was comfortable.
Robert
2021-12-21
9/10
The weather was calm, had awesome stay. I really enjoyed the place and its staff and location. I slept so comfy in the lovely bed. There also was secure parking and heated pool.
Peter
2021-10-25
8/10
Staff and location etc were pleasant. Hotel was clean. Smooth check-out was useful.
Victoria
2021-10-14
7/10
Overall I had a PERFECTLY PLEASANT stay and will definitely go back there again. Charming location and incredibly beautiful views - rooms were huge with marble bathrooms.
Edward
2021-09-21
9/10
Very affordable rooms, variety of products for a varied breakfast. Great beds and air conditioning and WiFi. And close to the centre, Ribeira.
Paul
2021-07-29
8/10
Best possible location, rooms are very peaceful and the staff are awesomely helpful! All in all it's spotless place, they have good beds.
Arthur
2021-07-09
9/10
Rooms were well decorated, excellent service, nice location.
Frank
2021-07-07
9/10
Very strategic location, WONDERFUL breakfast, perfect service. The rooms were nicely decorated and the bed was really lovely. It was a small boutique hotel perfectly set in the pedestrian area.
John
2021-06-06
8/10
Bathroom was luxury, room was immaculate, so lovely breakfast. Very charming location to an iconic 2 - story market. Outstanding reception. Besides, free WiFi throughout the property was working really flawlessly. A fabulous stay.
John
2021-05-14
9/10
The hotel was characterful and spotless in general.
Don
2021-04-10
9/10
The folks working here were outstandingly friendly and we loved its central location. Gorgeous breakfast with plenty of different food. The hotel took care of the marvellous service too. Great stay in this very safe area.
Stephen
2020-12-17
8/10
It was worth its 4 stars. Classic place, bright room, helpful staff. Terrific restaurant not far from the hotel.
John
2020-11-15
9/10
stuff where lovely & breakfast was good. the location was great, with ribeira square nearby, where we could eat. this hotel is equal to 4 stars.
Craig
2020-02-18
9/10
Ora Viva Restaurante is walking distance to the hotel. Venue's position not far from luis bridge and easy connection to Sea Life Porto. Amazing location, amazing prices:)))
