Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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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Outdated facilities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Complaints about outdated furniture and decor negatively affect the score; however, cleanliness was noted positively.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While some amenities are available, concerns over outdated facilities were noted.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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 7649 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
V
Vladan • family_with_children • rs
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jose ventura • couple • es
6
cerca del centro
Pros:

Lo cerca que estaba de la ciudad

Cons:

que tenia parking muy pequeño y no pude meter el mio, el desayuno justo, cada día lo mismo

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Sophie • family_with_children • ch
8
Nickel
Pros:

-Hyper proche du centre à pied.
-La dame de la réception très gentille et parle même un peu français.
-Possibilité de parquer pour 10-12€/24h
-La Clim.

Cons:

Un peu vieillot

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
1
1wjaime • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
Milton • family_with_children • nl
10
Pros:

Toplocatie!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
I
Ignacio • solo_traveller • es
8
Ubicación muy bien, el resto normal
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La ausencia de parking, a pesar de decirnos que había

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
M
Monique Fs • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • couple • br
9
Ótimo hotel, simples e acolhedor
Pros:

Quarto grande, contava com guarda-roupa e mesa de trabalho

Cons:

Na noite de São João, dava para escutar barulho à noite inteira. Nos outros dias, foi bem tranquilo.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • es
3
Sin descansar
Pros:

La ubicación es lo único bueno

Cons:

El hotel era muy viejo. El primer día al entrar ya había pelos en la bañera. La cama super dura. Nos fuimos un día antes ya que era imposible dormir por los colchones como piedras. Y el ruido de los demás inquilinos.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
A
Alexander • couple • ru
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
L
luis • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
G
Gilvan • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

Ótimo custo benefício com excelente localização.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
P
Puzone • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
G
Giulia • family_with_children • it
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
H
Habiba • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Parfait

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
M
María de los Ángeles • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación, céntrico.

Cons:

La habitación era un poco antigua, pero amplia. Le faltaba un frigorífico, para poder tener agua fría al menos.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
M
Marcos • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
L
Lina • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
A
Ana • couple • ca
7
Pros:

l'emplacement

Cons:

le stationnement intérieur très petit.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
W
William • extended_group • us
8
Comfortable hotel in a good location with parking
Pros:

Good location, within walking distance of the main sights, and near a Metro stop. Parking in either the hotel's garage or a nearby public lot with a discount. A very good restaurant, Aquele Tasco, right accross the street. The room was comfortable and clean with the minor exception of the shower stall.

Cons:

Their parking lot is too small for our Toyota Camry Estate Wagon. The public parking worked for us because we did not use our car while in Porto, but if you needed to go in and out of parking, it would be a drag. Like every hotel we stayed at in Portugal, there was some mildew in the shower stall. There must be a shortage of bleach.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee