Offering a shopping area and luggage storage, the smoke-free Hotel Universal Porto lies in the Avenida Aliados district of Porto, a mere 0.9 km from the arched Ponte de Dom Luis I Bridge and merely 11 minutes' walk from the Funicular dos Guindais. Situated within reach of the Praça da Liberdade, the 2-star hotel boasts air-conditioned rooms along with a courtyard, a shared lounge, and billiards available onsite.
The hotel is nestled in the very heart of Porto, 800 m from São Bento train station. As a plus for business travellers, the Universal Porto is in the vicinity of the 76m - high Clerigos Tower. Visit Chafariz do Largo Actor Dias, around 10 minutes on foot from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Portugal. There is the Stock Exchange Bolsa Palace 2.3 km away, while Terminal dos Loios bus station is just a few steps from this Porto hotel. The Universal is within 5 minutes' walk of Aliados metro city rail.
Comprising a patio and a balcony, the air-conditioned rooms welcome guests with an air conditioner, and offer complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Fitted with a mini-bar, the rooms also come with a writing desk. Most rooms have private bathrooms, and they come with a roll-in shower and a sink. The rooms of Hotel Universal overlook the courtyard.
A continental breakfast is offered to guests daily. The lounge bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay. The bar area includes a lounge. Majestic Cafe is located in the immediate vicinity of this accommodation and serves Portuguese food.
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7.9
Good
Based on 2286 reviews
Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Sports & entertainments
Billiard tables
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
Bar/ Lounge area
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Leisure facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Sink
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Pets
Pets allowed
7.9
Good
Based on 2286 reviews
Location
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Transportation
Local attractions
Casa da Musica
2.1 km
Estádio do Dragão
2.8 km
Arrabida Shopping
2.3 km
Cloister Nossa Senhora da Serra do Pilar
350 m
São João General Hospital
3.8 km
City Market Bolhao
400 m
Gaia docks
1.2 km
Oporto Coliseum
500 m
Port Wine Cellars
1.2 km
Boavista Roundabout
1.9 km
Airports
Francisco Sa Carneiro
17 km
Train stations
São Bento train station
300 m
7.9
Good
Based on 2286 reviews
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Comprising a patio and a balcony, the air-conditioned rooms welcome guests with an air conditioner, and offer complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Fitted with a mini-bar, the rooms also come with a writing desk. Most rooms have private bathrooms, and they come with a roll-in shower and a sink. The rooms of Hotel Universal overlook the courtyard.
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Richard
2024-05-06
7/10
I had silent budget room with a gorgeous view, the balcony, as example. The location was great and perfect - within walking distance of everywhere I wanted to go.
Agnes
2024-04-05
6/10
This property was fairly clean and modest. The budget room with the balcony, facilities worked for us. Nice staff throughout. Lots of different bars and restaurants to eat outside the hotel.
So so breakfast.
J.
2024-04-05
7/10
We were in a great and absolutely perfect location relatively close to a victorian pier. The room was spacious and cheap with a balcony and big windows plus nice view and the overall experience was truly memorable.
David
2024-03-10
5/10
Adequate breakfast options with ok cheese, fresh croissants and Tea & coffee. Very central location and so close to a train station. Besides, very convenient to a modern chain casino.
Not clean bathroom, rather disappointing room.
Alan
2024-02-03
7/10
The breakfast had variety of options: cereals, pastries, fruit, eggs, and bread. The location was particularly good, on main square with easy access to a bakery and shops. Furthermore, the hotel was just a pleasant stroll away from Avenida dos Aliados.
Adrian
2023-12-29
7/10
Cheap and budget room with the balcony, spent our time lovely. The location was great: souvenir shops and a bakery were within walking distance.
Fred
2023-12-05
7/10
The staff were all accommodating, absolutely kind.
Ian
2023-12-01
7/10
The hotel's position was magnificent and particularly good, right by public transport, and Sao Bento train station which was really useful for day trips away. Besides, it was a 10-15 minute walking distance from a Gothic Revival church.
Greg
2023-11-20
8/10
Marvellous location in the centre of the city, bars and restaurants were near the hotel. It also provided lots of bars and restaurants.
Gavin
2023-11-08
9/10
Our rooms were budget and tidy on the lower floors. Our location was magnificent and nice, close to an underground station.
Arthur
2023-11-07
9/10
Pleasant staff, neat rooms with nice view, a balcony, big bathroom. The very central location close to a subway station.
Joe
2023-11-05
9/10
Extremely spacious and cheap room with good bed and safe for safety measures. Great and perfect location with public parking and next to numerous bars & restaurants/Sao Bento train station as well as the riverfront. Also, right by 2 metro lines.
Albert
2023-10-13
9/10
The breakfast was marvellous and adequate with cereals, pastries, fruit, eggs, and fresh bread. The hotel had good location near the centre of Porto as well as local cafes.
George
2023-10-11
9/10
Reasonable base for 2 nights. Budget & silent room with newly refurbished bathroom, a balcony, for instance. The staff - amazingly great and nice. Situated so close to the train station in the good area.
Jack
2023-08-31
7/10
This beautifully kept and comfortable hotel had a very central setting close to all main attractions. And we were close to Sao Bento train station which was really useful for day trips away, the Celeste cafe by the bus stop and the center of Porto. The breakfast had a wide range of options, including cereals, pastries, fruit, eggs, and slices of fresh bread.
Anthony
2023-08-06
9/10
The staff was extremely great and gave some great recommendations. The location seemed marvellous and fantastic close to all main attractions.
Kenneth
2023-08-04
8/10
The hotel was in the centre of Porto, and we were relatively close to a historical square. The breakfast with Tea & coffee, fresh croissants plus buns was adequate, had so much to choose from.
Carl
2023-07-30
8/10
Neat building and spotless rooms with newly refurbished bathroom. Very central location and well-kept and beautiful hotel itself. Loved good area.
Edward
2023-06-04
8/10
The hotel was located adjacent to numerous bars & restaurants/Sao Bento train station and the river/bridge as well as Sao Bento train station. The breakfast deal was amazing and adequate with Ok yogurt and Tea & coffee and ok cheese. Superior triple room I stayed at was spacious and cheap on the lower floors.
Rory
2023-05-14
7/10
Had a memorable stay for 5 nights. Polite staff, cheap rooms on the lower floors, free Wi-Fi. The location was great for walking around an ornate bookshop. We loved being so close to a train station.
Paul
2023-04-24
8/10
Budget & cheap rooms with a gorgeous view, a very good bed, big bathroom.
James
2023-04-04
8/10
I enjoyed this low-budget hotel and stayed for 3 nights here. I booked airy, spotless room with big windows as well as big bathroom. Location in the heart of the city was a plus.
Steve
2023-03-29
9/10
Fairly clean and well-kept place and the breakfast was marvellous and adequate. Budget room with a balcony and nice and pleasant stuff. Breakfast with ok cheese and buns and Tea & coffee. A nice building in the heart of Porto. Walking distance to a bakery and shops across the street. Truly memorable overall experience.
Frederick
2023-03-28
9/10
The staff was knowledgeable, rooms were silent. Very central location was a plus.
Christian
2023-03-19
9/10
My 2 nights in Porto were nice. The location was unbeatable, within walking distance of A Flora. Enjoyed the budget room I was given. The breakfast had plenty of options and included fruit, slices of fresh bread, cereals, eggs and pastries.
Dave
2023-02-15
5/10
The location of the hotel was particularly good - a 10-15 minute walk from an iconic metal bridge. You could walk to a bakery and shops. Double superior unit on the lower floors, we really enjoyed it.
The room was very small.
Charles
2022-11-14
7/10
Patio view and good service. Plenty of goodies for breakfast. In the centre of Porto and near bars and restaurants.
James
2022-11-09
7/10
Enjoyed the place, it was beautifully kept and modest and worked for me. There were fresh bread, cereal, fruit, eggs and pastries for breakfast. The stay was wonderful.
Ronald
2022-10-31
8/10
Enjoyed the place, had a such great stay for 5 nights. The staff members were all accommodating and pleasant. The room was budget, with a private bathroom. The location was top, for example, a hilltop Romanesque cathedral was not too far from the hotel. Moreover, the area was good. The train station was close to the property.
Thomas
2022-09-04
9/10
The location was marvellous and best possible, within walking distance of Soares dos Reis National Museum. We had superior double room, and it was airy on the lower floors.
Stephen
2022-09-02
8/10
The location was brilliant and awesome, at a short distance from a Ribeira square. They gave me triple room with the balcony, newly refurbished bathroom, for example.
Kathryn
2022-09-02
9/10
Staff were pleasant. It had very central location close to Museu da Se;))
Lisa
2022-08-02
9/10
Only stayed 3 nights, as we didn't have time, but glad that chose this modest hotel. Every member of the staff was pleasant and knowledgeable. Rooms were tidy and provided with a gorgeous view, the balcony plus a very good bed.
Alexandra
2022-06-18
7/10
Nothing too much trouble, had a pleasant stay for a bigger room. I appreciated almost every detail, including great location and staff.
Vincent
2022-04-16
8/10
Everything was simply nice. I loved good location and staff.
Guy
2021-12-12
8/10
i enjoyed everything here, it was great. adequate breakfast, excellent service. it was in the very central location close to everything. again, not far from an ornate bookshop. pool was great and beds were cozy. moreover, parking was nearby.
Hugh
2021-11-24
9/10
Everything was perfect, informative staff, top location close enough to the center, the historic city centre and all main attractions. Food was excellent & the bar was nice! Welcoming customer service provided too.
Michael
2021-09-20
9/10
Everything was really good! I loved the outstanding food they offered. Easy check-in & good service. There were reliable internet and private parking available.
William
2021-09-15
9/10
It was a just perfect experience, I enjoyed location and staff. Savoury cuisine...
Brent
2021-06-21
9/10
Very special experience there. I really greatly enjoyed the place and its staff and service. Delightful views were a bonus!
Suzanne
2021-06-19
9/10
The location and staff were all fab. I loved a simple decor and contemporary furniture. Good central hotel in an amazing area of Porto. They offered wake up calls at no cost too.
Pat
2021-06-14
9/10
We had a really enjoyable stay at this modest hotel. Admirable service and knowledgeable staff. We loved our double room. The bed seemed good and it was very neat all around. Location in the centre of the city. Prime location, Francisco Sa Carneiro airport was 20 km away.
Hugh
2021-04-14
9/10
I loved cheerful staff, UNBELIEVABLE location. The staff did all they can for a memorable stay.
Unsanitary bathroom. Wi-fi was very poor, made me a little nervous. Awful views; so so breakfast.
Stephen
2021-02-26
7/10
We appreciated location and rooms, it had everything that we wanted for our trip. Right by the downtown, 5 minutes on foot. We ordered lunch at Flor dos Congregados, located a short walk to the venue. We would definitely book again as the hotel suited our needs.
Sam
2020-11-13
8/10
Worth its 2 stars. Had breakfast for EUR 4 per person per day. By the way, parking fee - for EUR 10 per day...
