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Hotel Universal
Avenida dos Aliados, 38, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-064 Porto, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1936 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Excellent location, right in the center of the city. You can go to most of the places to visit in just a little walk. The breakfast is acceptable for this hotel level and the cakes are very good. The room is not bad for a short stay of three or four days.
Jesus
Spain
SpainGreat location, very central. The beds were comfortable. All staff were very nice and friendly.
S
Slovakia
SlovakiaGreat location. The rooms were newly remodeled. Breakfast was included with our stay, which was a plus. Very friendly, helpful staff (thanks Jéssica!). Had air conditioning, which was needed.
Colleen
United States of America
United States of AmericaVery nice location and friendly staff. The AC in my room was not working properly so they upgraded me to a better and larger room for free. The larger room was very spacious and had a very nice bathroom. The location of the hotel is great, right in the middle of the city and within walking distance to major attractions.
Gamalemara
Egypt
Egyptthe breakfast was an extent value and quality. The hotel is well located on a main tourist rout. The room was comfy and the staff very helpful.
R
United States of America
United States of AmericaLocation, walking distance to all attractions Room was clean Bathroom amenities were ok
Reem
Egypt
Egypt- Location: it is totally awesome. A 7 minute-walk from the cathedral and from the Trinidade metro station, and a 2 minute-walk from the Sao Bento train station and from the lively part of the city center. - Very cheap, but at the same time equipped with everything you need (hair-drier, towels, fridge, small safe deposit box, BIDET, etc).
Enrico
Italy
ItalyThe location was excellent. The aircon in the room was necessary. Bed was OK but not great, and breakfast simple (croissants, toasts, ham, cheese, yogurt, some fruits, cake, coffee, milk, tea).
Natalia
United Kingdom
United KingdomA great location. The room provided everything we needed. Very happy with it
Robert
United Kingdom
United KingdomThe location is very good, in the very city center. The room is comfortable. The staff is helpful and everything is well-organized. I'd recommend it to everyone.
Dmitrii
Switzerland
Switzerland7.6
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Colleen
United States of America
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Egypt
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Dmitrii
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Stay in the heart of Porto – Excellent location – show map
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Located in the heart of the city of Porto, Hotel Universal offers rooms with air conditioning and free WIFI access throughout the hotel, as well as a common area, bar and 24-hour reception.
The property is about 800 feet from S.Bento Train Station, 1,300 feet from the famous Torre dos Clérigos and 1,950 feet from D. Luis I bridge.
Guest rooms of Hotel Universal are equipped with a TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower or bathtub. Some rooms also have city views. In our hotel, all rooms have bed linen and towels.
Continental breakfast it’s available every morning with us.
Our staff speaks several languages and is available to answer any questions you may have. You can also schedule transfers, cruises on the Douro River and many other activities in the city of Porto, including a short tourist route.
Nearby we have several points of interest such as Ribeira Square (3,100 feet), Lello Bookshop (450), Oporto Coliseum (2,150 feet), Santa Catarina Street (3,100 feet), Oporto Catedral (2,150 feet), Majestic Café (1,650 feet) and many others.
The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport 9.9 mi away from Hotel Universal
This is our guests' favorite part of Porto, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Pet friendly
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
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Jesus
Spain“Excellent location, right in the center of the city. You can go to most of the places to visit in just a little walk. The breakfast is acceptable for this hotel level and the cakes are very good. The room is not bad for a short stay of three or...”- S
Slovakia“Great location, very central. The beds were comfortable. All staff were very nice and friendly.” 
Colleen
United States of America“Great location. The rooms were newly remodeled. Breakfast was included with our stay, which was a plus. Very friendly, helpful staff (thanks Jéssica!). Had air conditioning, which was needed.”
Gamalemara
Egypt“Very nice location and friendly staff. The AC in my room was not working properly so they upgraded me to a better and larger room for free. The larger room was very spacious and had a very nice bathroom. The location of the hotel is great,...”- RUnited States of America“the breakfast was an extent value and quality. The hotel is well located on a main tourist rout. The room was comfy and the staff very helpful.”
ReemEgypt“Location, walking distance to all attractions Room was clean Bathroom amenities were ok”- Enrico
Italy“- Location: it is totally awesome. A 7 minute-walk from the cathedral and from the Trinidade metro station, and a 2 minute-walk from the Sao Bento train station and from the lively part of the city center. - Very cheap, but at the same time...” 
Natalia
United Kingdom“The location was excellent. The aircon in the room was necessary. Bed was OK but not great, and breakfast simple (croissants, toasts, ham, cheese, yogurt, some fruits, cake, coffee, milk, tea).”- RobertUnited Kingdom“A great location. The room provided everything we needed. Very happy with it”
- Dmitrii
Switzerland“The location is very good, in the very city center. The room is comfortable. The staff is helpful and everything is well-organized. I'd recommend it to everyone.”
Property questions and answers
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- The platform to the hotel entrance is a ramp? My mum is on wheelchair. Which room should I book for her best convenient.Hello it´s not a ramp it´s like a lift. The best room it´s the handicap room with all the facilities for people with wheelchair. Best Regards Diana PaivaAnswered on December 4, 2019
- is the hotel wheelchair friendly and has barrier free access from hotel entrance to room?we have a platform from the entrance to the reception and then we have a liftAnswered on December 4, 2019
- I know that this accommodation does not have parking but is it possible to park outside free, is it easy to find parking please?Hi Parking free is difficult. Around hotel have parking for 17€/24hAnswered on June 18, 2021
- does the guest room have the ensuite bathroom?Yes, all of themAnswered on January 12, 2020
- hello we would like to stay tonight, but will need luggage storage until 5 pm tomorrow after cgeck out. it that okay?Yes, of course it´s possible!Answered on July 26, 2021
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Amenities of Hotel Universal
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
Front Desk Services
Cleaning Services
Business Facilities
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Languages Spoken
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking for more than 14 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Debit card
Hotel Universal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the reception is located on the 1st floor and can be reached by stairs (27 steps). A platform is available for disabled visitors, but not for luggage.
Pets are welcome, but restrictions and fees apply, it is mandatory to contact hotel.
Please inform staff upon booking if your expected time of arrival should be later than 20:00.
Please note that for reservations for 5 or more rooms, a nonrefundable prepayment is mandatory, equivalent to the first night and/or 25% of the total rate.
It is mandatory to present a vaccination card or COVID19 test upon check in. Please contact hotel if you have any further questions.
Pets are welcome, but restrictions and fees apply, it is mandatory to contact hotel.
Please inform staff upon booking if your expected time of arrival should be later than 20:00.
Please note that for reservations for 5 or more rooms, a nonrefundable prepayment is mandatory, equivalent to the first night and/or 25% of the total rate.
It is mandatory to present a vaccination card or COVID19 test upon check in. Please contact hotel if you have any further questions.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
License number: RNETREGISTONº3727
FAQs about Hotel Universal
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The prices at Hotel Universal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Hotel Universal offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
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Hotel Universal is 1,000 feet from the center of Porto.
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Guests staying at Hotel Universal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Room options at Hotel Universal include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
- Quad
- Twin
- Double
- Single
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Universal by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 20min
- Subway/Metro 40min
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Check-in at Hotel Universal is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
