Porta Azul

Porta Azul occupies a typical house of Porto’s bourgeoisie of the nineteenth century. It stands out for its bare stone walls covered with relief patterned tiles, where the colour and brightness of the sun's reflection on the glaze of the tiles cheerfully combines with the dark and sombre tone of the granite. This type of house began to be built by the Portuguese returning from Brazil after the country's independence in 1822, they came prepared to invest their fortunes to socially assert themselves as part of the bourgeois elite. In the comfortable interior, of intelligent and sober luxury, the highlights are the stuccoed ceilings, the enhanced stained glass, the palatial layout of the house’s divisions and the central staircase illuminated by a magnificent skylight.

This restored 19th Century accommodation is located less than 2 km from the centre of Porto and 1.6 km from the São Bento Train Station. It features contemporary artwork throughout and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. The bright, spacious rooms at Porta Azul all feature unique décor and a patio with garden access. Every room includes a modern bathroom. Some of the rooms have polished wooden floors. A continental breakfast is served each day, which can also be taken in the room. There are a number of restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk of the Porta. Guests may make use of the free bike hire, or simply relax in the terraced garden. There are also concierge and laundry services available. The Porta Azul is 300 metres from the River Douro and just 50 metres from the Jardim Palácio de Cristal and Soares dos Reis Museum. Porta Azul is located in the Art District, just a 5-minute walk from the best art galleries of the city.