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Historic Hotel in the heart of the Old Town
The Pousada do Porto Rua Flores, right in the heart of Porto's Old Town on the Rua das Flores, is an excellent location for exploring some of the city's key historic attractions such as the Clerigos Tower and the Igreja de Misericórdia.
Whilst the building is historic, inside you will find the Pousada decorated in a contemporary, decadent style featuring comfortable furnishings and atmospheric lighting. Its 84 rooms each come with all of the amenities you would expect of any quality city centre hotel such as air conditioning, a plasma TV, minibar, safe and hair-dryer.
Despite the Pousada's city centre location, you can still enjoy some outdoor space with an attractive interior patio and you can also fit in some exercise in the hotel's indoor pool and fitness centre, or relax and warm up in the sauna. The Pousada has a beautiful breakfast room with stylish banquettes and, although it does not have a formal restaurant, guests can enjoy snacks, cocktails and drinks in the P Gastro Bar.
The Rua das Flores is well-located and easy to get to, just a few minutes' walk from the beautiful Sao Bento train and underground station. The street itself dates back 5 centuries and is lined with shops and cafes, the perfect place for a stroll and to get a true sense of the heart and history of this beautiful city. This is the second Pousada to open in the city, the first being Freixo Palace to the east of the centre and set on the riverbank. Freixo Palace has now passed into the Pestana Collection - the sister group of prestigious hotels within the Pestana hotel group - leaving its position within the Pousadas' network to this new (and wonderfully charming) historic Pousada in the city centre.
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and, in recent years, has given Lisbon stiff competition for its popularity amongst tourists. The city is split into two by the Douro River with the South side known as Vila Nova de Gaia, and the North side the main city of Porto. You can move between the two areas via the impressive metal arch Dom Luis I Bridge.
From Vila Nova de Gaia you are treated to spectacular views of Porto and the historic centre, with special designated viewing platforms ideal for any budding photographers. This is also where you will find a majority of the famous Porto wine cellars where you can organise tastings and buy some of the fabulous Port to take home. There are also many restaurants and cafes along the riverside where you can relax and take in the views.
In Porto itself you will find a variety of activities and sights. The Clerigos Tower and Church are set at the top of the city and work as a great reference point to identify whereabouts you are in the city as it can be spotted from most locations. Close to the tower you will find the magnificent Lello & Irmão bookshop with its ornate staircase and packed bookshelves, a must-see for any booklovers. Other fantastic sights around the city include the São Bento train station, whose entrance hall is decorated in the typical blue Portuguese tiles (azuelejos), and the Palácio de Bolsa, a 19th century neoclassical building which was commissioned by the Commercial Association. There are many of these historical treasures that can be found in Porto and the city itself gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996 thanks to its historic centre.
Porto is also a fantastic base for cruises along the Douro River to enjoy the valley’s fantastic scenery and visits to vineyards. You can pick up day cruises from the city’s riverside quay where you can also find plenty of shops and restaurants.
For Pousada pool information please visit our information on pools page.
Restaurant - P Gastro Bar: 12:30 - 23:00
Exit Porto Airport (OPO)
Follow signs to leave the airport and join the A41 motorway heading toward Porto / Maia.
Join the A3 toward Porto Centro
Take the exit onto the A3 motorway, following signs for Porto Centro.
Merge onto IC23 / VCI (Via de Cintura Interna)
This is Porto’s inner ring road — stay on it and continue toward the city centre.
Exit toward Campo 24 de Agosto or Hospital de Santo António
Choose the most convenient exit based on traffic; both lead toward the historic centre.
Drive into the city centre
Head toward São Bento Station or Avenida dos Aliados, following signage to the central/historic district.
Approach Rua das Flores
Navigate toward Rua das Flores, where the hotel is located at numbers 84–102.
Note: Rua das Flores is pedestrian-only
You cannot drive directly to the hotel entrance. Plan to park nearby, or arrange a drop-off point within walking distance.
Historic Hotel with contemporary interiors in the heart of the Old Town
Former soap and candle factory on the banks of the River Douro
No private parking, however there is paid public parking nearby.
