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Outdated facilities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Complaints about outdated furniture and decor negatively affect the score; however, cleanliness was noted positively.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While some amenities are available, concerns over outdated facilities were noted.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 7571 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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Massimo • couple • it
7
Consigliato per una visita veloce della città.
Pros:

Posizione. Gentilezza dello staff.

Cons:

La colazione era poco fornita.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Tânia • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Anaïs • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

La ubicación y tamaño de habitación

Cons:

Estaba con un poco de polvo en los cabeceros de las camas, muebles antiguos, la televisión se veía mal así como con puntitos

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • pt
8
Pros:

Amazing location
Breakfast very good, plenty of everything with large variety.

Cons:

All was ok in general.
I would prefer to have a big bed instead of two beds.
What i disliked about the room was the fact it deserved to have a minibar.
To keep water cold.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Nelly • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Muy buena atención del personal

Cons:

Pica fruta en el desatuno

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Mariale • couple • uy
8
Precio - calidad excelente
Pros:

Muy lindo

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • fr
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • us
9
Hotel Sao Jose is a classic charm in a perfect location in Porto!
Pros:

The location for this hotel was fantastic. It was a 10 minute walk to anything I wanted to do. The hotel is older but there is so much charm! The bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

I didn’t love breakfast, but that was okay. It was good for a quick bite before heading out to explore!

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Janemeryt • solo_traveller • pl
10
Godny i sympatyczny.
Pros:

Hotel oceniam bardzo wysoko. Polecam. Cicho. Dobra lokalizacja. Bardzo miła obsługa.

Cons:

Bez uwag

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
9
All in all perfect
Pros:

The staff was very friendly.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Eddiel • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Edith • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Super Lage, sehr zentral, alles zu Fuß erreichbar.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Veselina • extended_group • bg
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Azorvieira • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Localização

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • solo_traveller • br
9
Pros:

Atendimento é excelente e todos os duncionarios sao muito educados e solicitos. A localizacao é excelente pois fica muito perto da saida do metro bolhao e da estação trindade que da acesso e outras linhas.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Efrain • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Tucker • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Pellicanó • solo_traveller • it
6
Pros:

La posizione è eccellente,il personale molto gentile e disponibile

Cons:

La struttura è datata ,troppo datata

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • pl
7
Cons:

Śniadania składające się głównie z węglowodanów. BRAK WARZYW (POMIDOR, OGÓREK czy PAPRYKA)

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Patrice Manuel • solo_traveller • ch
5
Man kann damit Leben
Pros:

Sehr schöne Zimmer. Das Hotel hatte ein schönes Ambiente. Super aussicht und direkt Eikaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe..

Cons:

Der Boden von Dem Bad war extrem Dreckig.
Zudem ist die Parksituation sehr beschränkt und klein (sehr enger Parkplatz).
Wir haben ein normales Zimmer für 2 Personen gebucht , jedoch haben wir 3 einzelne Betten erhalten was etwas komisch war.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee