Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cleanliness
Cons:
Outdated facilities
Poor breakfast
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.38
Several reviews mention cleanliness positively, but some mention issues with old facilities affecting the overall impression.
Service
8.85
Multiple reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff, indicating good service overall.
Location
9.39
Many reviews consistently spotlight the excellent location, convenient for accessing city attractions.
Room Quality
6.84
Complaints about outdated furniture and decor negatively affect the score; however, cleanliness was noted positively.
Amenities
7.37
While some amenities are available, concerns over outdated facilities were noted.
Value for Money
8.33
The hotel is noted for good value, particularly given its strategic location despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
6.38
Several reviews criticized the breakfast quality and variety, leading to a lower score.
Overall Experience
7.85
Overall feedback indicates a satisfactory experience, with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 22:46

Property Description

Prime Location in Porto Old Town
Located just a short stroll from City Market Bolhao, Hotel São José offers a convenient and central stay in Porto's historic old town. Enjoy the bustling Rua Santa Catarina shopping street right at your doorstep.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Indulge in the comfort of traditionally furnished guest rooms featuring modern amenities like satellite TV, minibar, and air conditioning. Opt for a room with a balcony for a charming city view.

Exciting Tours and 24-Hour Service
Explore Porto effortlessly with tours arranged by the hotel's tour desk, offering experiences like the Porto City Tour and Douro River Cruise. Plus, with a 24-hour front desk, assistance is always at hand.

Ready to experience the charm of Porto from the heart of the old town? Book your stay at Hotel São José now.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the business centre and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 6912 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.38
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 6.84
Amenities: 7.37
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 6.38
Overall Experience: 7.85
5
58c4e4271aee706fc2128445726710e3 • solo_traveller • es
7
Cons:

La habitación era antigua y no reformada, eso sí muy limpia, al pedir el cambio nos la cambiaron sin problema muy atentamente por parte del personal.
Anuncian que tienen parking propio pero una vez allí te dicen que es para coches muy pequeños. Nos indicaron otro cercano.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
E
e1498265993b70d11a7b49c4f1fea9d1 • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
5
593a4b14ae577077d1185256bf9a55bf • family_with_children • br
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
F
fad9b2b1aab9713b9b264c6e8012fc57 • extended_group • es
8
Pros:

La atención del personal y el desayuno, las camas bien. el baño y los armarios necesitan reformas. En general bien

Cons:

El baño necesita reforma las almohadas pequeñas y el colgador de armario en mal estado.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
1
1e1dabdf40547158c4d5f261783f0996 • couple • ie
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

Location
Staff
Room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
7
748ca3ff0ab07327ce2fbb865342a259 • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Il bagno

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
F
f6632628b71e70e0f75753e4b0715ea5 • couple • fr
5
Pour une nuit c est acceptable
Pros:

Pour une nuit mais pas plus

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
3
3a9552e42625710b369f06324a8bb922 • couple • ca
10
Bien situé pour découvrir la ville! Bon rapport qualité/prix!
Pros:

Facile d’accès! Bien localisé! Le personnel gentil et répond bien aux besoins du client.

Cons:

S/O

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
A
aeea31ce4196714921e1b33bf3e0050f • couple • it
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
A
ac6908ee3146713bb653704474594990 • solo_traveller • it
4
Deluso
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Deluso

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
C
ccced88bf13871fecd442e697c1bd5f3 • solo_traveller • fr
9
Rien a dire
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse, côté cours calme, wifi impeccable, petit dej simple mais efficace, accès rapide aux différents quartiers de Porto parfait pour un séjour à pied

Cons:

RAS

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
9
9086b8300264700bc8965b936488717b • couple • pt
9
Pros:

bom

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
7
712c4f5201df709eb91fc35464388803 • extended_group • ua
9
happy place near the center
Pros:

We were given a two-room suite, even though I'd booked a single room. Lucky us! A two-room suite was exactly what we needed, so we were doubly lucky!
The rooms are very atmospheric, with old antique furniture; see the photos. The windows overlook busy streets, but the quality is good enough for a good night's sleep. Inexpensive and definitely worth the money.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
7
7e7ca434abe671dbe42e7d79b06728e7 • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
0
02f2325a1ba6712b5ad259a1f939dbbb • solo_traveller • fr
8
Bel emplacement
Pros:

L'emplacement, top

Cons:

La salle de bain, je pense que c'est à cause de "l'effet de la peinture".

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
F
fc02d358b95573fde71e358a29c3f97a • couple • it
6
Buono per un turista easy
Pros:

Sicuramente la posizione, vicino al centro è facile per spostarsi a piedi ma anche con mezzi.

Cons:

Un po’ démodé,…ma non è sempre un difetto!

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
5
592ea472c83d72b01302b20c65a29ffa • couple • br
6
Abaixo do que eu esperava quando fechei a hospedagem. Acabou sendo caro pelo que foi ofertado.
Pros:

O atendimento dos funcionários foi ótimo e o café da manhã estava gostoso também.

Cons:

As fotos do site não condizem com o estado atual do hotel. Precisa de uma boa manutenção para se manter como um hotel no nível que sugere ser.
Problema de vazamento, coberta da roupa de cama estava suja, pia do banheiro entupida e secador de cabelo queimado. A infraestrutura está defasada e precisando de manutenção mais severa.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
D
d3f8fe02088572569e4867a543cb0f70 • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

posizione ottima, personale gentile e disponibile, letto comodo e stanza abbastanza spaziosa e silenzios.

Cons:

in generale l’arredamento , a mio parere parecchio vecchio, il bagno vecchio e non molto curato

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
1
1d8a091edc35731ff4156dd18ba58c94 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Отличное место расположения, практически в центре старого города. Все достопримечательности рядом, не больше 1км. Вокруг полно различных кафешек на любой вкус.

Cons:

Отель очень старый, номер вообще мрачный в серо-коричневом цвете, постель чистая. Завтрак слабоватый, как и везде, омлет, нарезка сыр и ветчина .

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
3
3ebc2132560a73b2103a8c50da376370 • couple • es
10
Pros:

Habitacion comoda y amplia con un pequeño balcon que estaba fenomenal. El desayuno para el precio era mas que suficiente y el personal super amable

Cons:

Nada

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee