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About this property
Maria da Sé Historic House
You'll be in a fantastic location at Maria da Sé Historic House, just a 5-minute walk from Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square. You'll have free perks like WiFi and wired internet. This Baroque guest house is also within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center. Public transportation is just a short walk: Pr. da Liberdade Stop is 5 minutes and Guindais Funicular is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Onsite garage
Offsite parking within 1312 ft (EUR 13 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Beach shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1814
Terrace
Television in common areas
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Baroque architecture
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate living room
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Mobile key entry
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12.50 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from November 12 2024 to December 31 2024 (dates subject to change).
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 13 per day (1312 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Property Registration Number 64308/AL
Also known as
Maria Muralha Historic House Guesthouse Porto
Maria Muralha Historic House Guesthouse
Maria Muralha Historic House Porto
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Maria Da Se Historic House
Maria Muralha Historic House
Maria da Sé Historic House Porto
Maria da Sé Historic House Guesthouse
Maria da Sé Historic House Guesthouse Porto
Frequently asked questions
Is Maria da Sé Historic House currently open?
This property is closed from November 12 2024 to December 31 2024 (dates subject to change).
Does Maria da Sé Historic House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Maria da Sé Historic House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Maria da Sé Historic House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Maria da Sé Historic House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 30 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Maria da Sé Historic House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Maria da Sé Historic House?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Maria da Sé Historic House and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Porto Cathedral (3-min walk) and Ribeira Square (4-min walk), along with Dom Luis I Bridge (5-min walk) and Stock Exchange Palace (5-min walk).
What's the area around Maria da Sé Historic House like?
Maria da Sé Historic House is in Centro / Baixa, a short 5-minute walk from Pr. da Liberdade Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Porto Cathedral.
Maria da Sé Historic House Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Jun 5, 2024
The hosts are incredibly nice, friendly and helpful. The breakfast is excellent. The location is perfect for walking around Porto and Gaia.
scott
scott, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2023
very friendly staff,very good location
Julio
Julio, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2023
Travis
Travis, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
Excellent central location in city centre approx 5 mins from nearest metro stop. Clean and modern. Our room was small but had everything we needed for our 3 night stay.
Welcome from Marta was above and beyond expectations. Not only did she introduce us to the guesthouse but supplied us with a drink of port and pastel da nata when we arrived ! she gave us an intro to the city highlights , supplied us with a map and even booked boat trip, tuk tuk ride and port cellar tour for us . She answered our questions during our stay in a friendly and efficient way. She is a great asset to her employer and the questhouse.
Overall we could not have wanted more from our stay at this guesthouse and would fully recommend it for a short city break to Porto.
Gillian Dawn
Gillian Dawn, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2023
Wonderful host
We had an absolutely amazing stay! Maria is a wonderful host and was not only welcoming but also very helpful in making our trip to Porto so fantastic. The location was great and walking distance to everything including many nearby restaurants. We would definitely recommend this hotel!
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 27, 2023
It’s all about location and this house was perfect. The host Maria was engaging and very knowledgeable about the area.
Salim
Salim, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2023
Wonderful
A lovely place to stay in Porto. So convenient for the Cathedral and the river.
Marta could not have been more helpful; booking parking in advance, offering invaluable advice on restaurants, sightseeing, transport etc. She helped us with luggage (we had a lot, as we are on the road for a month) and with laundry too. She even went to the trouble of researching our onward travel on our behalf.I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
Small room, bathroom, for 1 or 2 people enough. Great location, in a historic area, very close to train station, old city and new!
Svetlana
Svetlana, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2023
Excellent Location and Warm Welcome
I had a wonderful stay! I was greeted warmly with port and a pastry and provided with information about what too see and do around town. Everyone was so lovely and nice and the accommodations were exactly what I was looking for! Very charming place!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2023
Kate
Kate, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2022
Marcus
Marcus, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2020
personal attention, made me feel at home, modern though the bathroom is small (on fairness the room that I rented stated the bathroom was small). I really enjoyed the room, the staff, the location, everything was great. Just ensure you have the right map on how to reach the hotel prior to arrive (google maps dont help :) because do not show the irregularities of the terrain, nest way to get there is through the large avenue in front of the train station. Highly recommend the place if you are traveling light (as most boutique places, there is no lift).
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2020
Friendly staff. Delicious breakfast. Good location. Would highly recommend!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 27, 2020
Superb clean and quiet guesthouse in the centre!
Great location near the front and all major attractions. Beautiful, clean guest house with great views and terrace over rooftops on top floor penthouse. Facilities to cook in if required but great voice of restaurants and cafes locally. The metro station is also round the corner. Greeted with Portuguese tarts and port and given lots of information and greeted with a smile and warmth. If you don’t like hotels and want to stay somewhere authentic with all modern facilities this is for you. Breakfast included in a vegetarian restaurant across the road. No veggies but no problem for us 👍
Claire
Claire, 5-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2020
Excellent condition of room and interior; perfect location; dedicated and friendly owner and staff
Note that there is no lift and, given that the Ribeira district itself is extremely hilly, you should like, or at least tolerate, some additional exercise.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2020
Hospitality, warmth, and generosity.
Feel like at home.
It unique and special.
This hotel is excellent in many ways.
Will stay here definitely when come back.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2019
Amazing staff and attention, really comfortable room
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2019
Two days in Porto
This lovely guesthouse is close to everything. Our hostess was equally lovely and helped us with navigation and ideas for things to do. We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay in Porto.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2019
Warm welcome from the owner/hostess. We were greeted with a snack and drinks along with some city recommendations. Room was clean and cozy and property conveniently located. Great stay!
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2019
Beautiful decor and lovely team who where very helpful & knowledgable
Great location
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 14, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2019
Geat little friendly hotel, in good location.
Great stay in a great location.
The room was super clean, and made up everyday.
There is no specific parking for the hotel, but there is a public car park within about 5 mins walk. You can also park on the street nearby for free between 1900 and 0900 Monday to Friday and 1600-1100 at weekends. You can also park up for free about 10/15 mins walk, which is particularly good if you want to leave the car for a days exploration around Porto.
We where provided with a map and shown to where certain locations and things are such as bars and restaurants.
Directly next door to the hotel is a real locals bar, with true characters. If you want to mix with genuine Portuguese characters then please give this bar a try.
Overall this is a great little hotel that I highly recommend.
Tracy
Tracy, 7-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2019
House is close to many great sights and restaurants, with nice interior and friendly staff. They met us at check in and explained Porto's many nearby options. Daily cleaning is available and the flat is newly renovated. Be ready to climb stairs, as there's no interior elevator. (Much of Porto is hilly, so this is consistent with the neighborhood.)
Verified traveler
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 10, 2019
Location is ok. Walking distance to all main monument. The only thing i don't like about this property is the bathroom is so small and tight, i only weight 120lbs. The bed rm is ok size.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2019
Great amazing staff in a great location
Great place to stay. Location is great and the staff is amazing. They are so helpful with great recommendations