Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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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Outdated facilities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Complaints about outdated furniture and decor negatively affect the score; however, cleanliness was noted positively.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While some amenities are available, concerns over outdated facilities were noted.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 7415 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
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KATIA • couple • it
10
Pros:

Personale gentilissimo, camere confortevoli, posizione dell’ hotel centralissima e vicino a parecchi servizi quali la stazione, il mercato, la via principale dello shopping e dei bar e ristoranti. Rapporto qualità/prezzo ottimo! Se dovessi tornare a Porto, sicuramente risceglierei questo hotel!

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
10
Visitors from Hawaii
Pros:

Location and building, great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Ana Lucía • solo_traveller • ar
8
Pros:

Buena ubicación, limpio, personal dispuesto a ayudar. Buena relación precio calidad

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Maria Susana Barreto • extended_group • uy
5
Mala experiencia
Pros:

Lo mejor es la ubicacion. El desayuno no estaba mal. Y las sabanas y las toallas estaban bien

Cons:

Dice que tiene garaje y cuando llegas te dicen que solo para coche pequeño
Luego te mandan a un supermercado a 2 cuadras donde pagas 12 Euros por dia . Obviamente no puedes subir las valijas porque ademas no tiene donde estacionar en el frente. Ni te autorizan a usar su ouerta de garaje . No son empaticos . Hotel.muy antiguo.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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tbxa • couple • de
7
Ein nettes Hotel in guter Lage für sie Stadtbesichtigung von Porto ideal.
Pros:

Ein kleines sauberes Zimmer für die Stadtbesichtigung von Porto auch aufgrund der Lage optimal. Die Betten waren bequem, es war alles sehr sauber, trotz der in die Jahre gekommenen Ausstattung. Das Frühstück, war soweit ok, alles was man brauchte fand man vor, das Frühstückspersonal war leider etwas sehr träge mit dem Nachfüllen.
Alles in Allem haben wir uns wohl gefühlt.

Cons:

Leider war beim Frühstück der Service nicht immer in vollem Unfang gegeben. Mal fehlten Tassen und Gläser, mal wurde zumindest während unserer Präsenz nicht nachgefüllt. Alles in allem aber Kleinigkeiten.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
A
Annie • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • se
6
Porto
Pros:

Ideal location and the staff were very friendly.

Cons:

The hotel is showing its age.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
S
Stefano • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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fabiettomosca • solo_traveller • it
10
Hotel stupendo
Pros:

Tutto
Compresa la colazione con addirittura i pasteil de nata

Cons:

Niente da segnalare

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Jolanta • family_with_children • pl
7
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos Maximiliano • couple • de
7
Cons:

Leider war im Zimmer ein Kühlschrank. Alles andere top!

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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andres • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Nissim • extended_group • il
4
המיקום טוב כל היתר פחות
Pros:

רק מיקום

Cons:

רמת החדר, מיטה גרועה. א. בוקר מזלזלת

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Luca • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
J
Joselyn • couple • es
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jose Manuel • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Ubicación y posibilidad de aparcar en garaje. El desayuno no estaba mal. Amabilidad del personal

Cons:

Instalaciones y habitacion antigua. Cortina en el baño.
No mucha limpieza en baño.
Para un par de noches y poco más

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Mattia • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Marleen • extended_group • be
8
wel een aanrader om van hieruit de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden van Porto te bezoeken.
Pros:

Ruime kamer, heel proper, goede locatie en degelijk ontbijt met broodjes, toast, fruit, yoghurt, charcuterie, kaas, 3 soorten jam en roerei. Vriendelijk personeel. Markt van Bolhao is vlakbij

Cons:

Ik vond de kakigroene kleur van de kamer niet mooi en de bruine kleur met 'effecten' van de badkamer zag er heeeel onappetijtelijk uit waardoor je de indruk kreeg dat het er vuil was. Toch was dit niet het geval want het wasbekken, de wc, het raam van de douche en de douchekop waren allemaal vlekkeloos schoon.
Er is weinig plaats in de garage van het hotel: een grote auto kan er niet. Met onze Hyundai Tucson is het gelukt maar het was wel moeilijk.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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rose mari baggio • extended_group • br
10
Localização excelente
Pros:

Localização excelente. Muito próximo de atrações e comércio local.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee