Hotel Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel

Rua Ramalho Ortigão, 14, União de Freguesias do Centro, 4000-407 Porto, Portugal – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 3988 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
3,988 reviews

Great Location!! 5 minutes to Sao Bento Train Station, Lello bookstore (Harry Potter), eateries, etc. Room was clean with a great shower. Continental breakfast was adequate. Covid practices in place. Staff was very helpful. Would gladly stay again!

Connie United States of America

Location, location, location! Easily walk to all of Porto’s best destinations. It’s a great value but that also means very simple rooms with so-so beds. The bathroom was updated & was spacious and beautiful.

Desiree United States of America

Close to city center. A great location. Metro is very close

Incabeto United States of America

I had a great 7 nights stay at Vera Cruz! The staff are really friendly and helpful, the rooms are comfortable and clean, and the breakfast is excellent! Overall, the value for what I paid exceeded my expectations! Highly recommended!

Naama Israel

Overall we had a wonderful time and had positive experiences.

Beata Hungary

Great staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Easy parking, walking distance to everything, metro a block away.

Lev United States of America

location was great very centrally located. Plenty of places you can walk to for sightseeing. The staff was great very friendly. Plenty of restaurants, cafe, and bars close by that you can walk to.

Yanina United States of America

The hotel is in the center. Very close in some tourist spot.

Chriziel Spain

The people are very friendly and the breakfast was really good.

Luiz Brazil

Was so excited to leave a good review about this place.

Sara United States of America
8.2
Very Good
3,988 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great Location!! 5 minutes to Sao Bento Train Station, Lello bookstore (Harry Potter), eateries, etc. Room was clean with a great shower. Continental breakfast was adequate. Covid practices in place.”
    Connie Connie United States of America United States of America
  • “Location, location, location! Easily walk to all of Porto’s best destinations. It’s a great value but that also means very simple rooms with so-so beds.”
    Desiree Desiree United States of America United States of America
  • “Close to city center. A great location. Metro is very close”
    Incabeto Incabeto United States of America United States of America
  • “I had a great 7 nights stay at Vera Cruz! The staff are really friendly and helpful, the rooms are comfortable and clean, and the breakfast is excellent!”
    Naama Naama Israel Israel
  • “Overall we had a wonderful time and had positive experiences.”
    Beata Beata Hungary Hungary
  • “Great staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Easy parking, walking distance to everything, metro a block away.”
    Lev Lev United States of America United States of America
  • “location was great very centrally located. Plenty of places you can walk to for sightseeing. The staff was great very friendly. Plenty of restaurants, cafe, and bars close by that you can walk to.”
    Yanina Yanina United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel is in the center. Very close in some tourist spot.”
    Chriziel Chriziel Spain Spain
  • “The people are very friendly and the breakfast was really good.”
    Luiz Luiz Brazil Brazil
  • “Was so excited to leave a good review about this place.”
    Sara Sara United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.8

Stay in the heart of Porto – Excellent location – show map

Located 150 feet from Aliados Metro Station in the heart of Porto’s historic center of the city, the Vera Cruz Hotel features a rooftop terrace with views out over the Aliados Avenue and a 24-hour front desk.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Vera Cruz Hotel have double-glazed windows, satellite TV and private bathrooms with luxury amenities. Some rooms have a spacious work desk, and the suites have private balconies.

The continental breakfast is prepared with local ingredients and can be eaten on the rooftop terrace. There are also many restaurants and bars within a short walk.

By metro, the Vera Cruz Hotel is 30 minutes from the Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport and by car, it is a 15-minute drive away.

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.

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Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 24, 2007

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Located in the heart of Porto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Bar
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8.2
Very Good
 · 3,988 reviews
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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.6
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  • Free WiFi8.8

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  • Connie United States of America

    “Great Location!! 5 minutes to Sao Bento Train Station, Lello bookstore (Harry Potter), eateries, etc. Room was clean with a great shower. Continental breakfast was adequate. Covid practices in place. Staff was very helpful. Would gladly stay again!”

  • Desiree United States of America

    “Location, location, location! Easily walk to all of Porto’s best destinations. It’s a great value but that also means very simple rooms with so-so beds. The bathroom was updated & was spacious and beautiful.”

  • Incabeto United States of America

    “Close to city center. A great location. Metro is very close”

  • Naama Israel

    “I had a great 7 nights stay at Vera Cruz! The staff are really friendly and helpful, the rooms are comfortable and clean, and the breakfast is excellent! Overall, the value for what I paid exceeded my expectations! Highly recommended!”

  • Beata Hungary

    “Overall we had a wonderful time and had positive experiences.”

  • Lev United States of America

    “Great staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Easy parking, walking distance to everything, metro a block away.”

  • Yanina United States of America

    “location was great very centrally located. Plenty of places you can walk to for sightseeing. The staff was great very friendly. Plenty of restaurants, cafe, and bars close by that you can walk to.”

  • Chriziel Spain

    “The hotel is in the center. Very close in some tourist spot. ”

  • Luiz Brazil

    “The people are very friendly and the breakfast was really good.”

  • Sara United States of America

    “Was so excited to leave a good review about this place.”

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About Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel

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  • Hello - what is best way to get from airport to Hotel ?

    In response to your message we want to inform you that from the Airport to our Hotel there are several options. We suggest the following: • Taxi - There are many taxis available in the Airport area that can quickly transport you to our hotel (approximately 20 minutes). The fare for the trip is 25/30 EUR; • The Metropolitan (30 minutes in 30 minutes) - The Metro Station is in front of the Airport. You have to buy the ticket in the following way: first you press Comprar; after you choose Z4; and finally 1 Título. To see the options in French, you must press the English flag, and choose the French language. The total price of the trip is EUR 2.60. Before entering the metro you have to validate the ticket in the yellow machines. Later you will take the Metro (there is only one line coming out of the Airport) that goes to Aeroporto - Estádio do Dragão exit in the Trindade Station which is located in the center of the city of Porto, from the station to Our hotel are 10 minutes walk. Metro's journey has a duration of about 25 minutes; The Metro runs daily between 06.00 and 0.35. • The Bus - Buses (nº 601 or 602) of the STCP Company, runs every day between 06.20 and 0.45, arriving at "Cordoaria" (last stop) 35/45 minutes after, (the price of the trip is 1.80 EUR and you can buy the ticket directly in the bus to the driver). "Cordoaria" is located 10/15 minutes walk from our Hotel.

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    Answered on October 20, 2019
  • There is balcony to the room?

    On the Superior rooms yes.

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    Asked about: Basic Double Room • Answered on August 7, 2019
  • We live in Castelo Branco and will be travelling from there on Friday. Do we require any COVID test before we will be allowed to stay in your hotel. Please respond as soon as you can as we want to book a hotel today.

    By the law in Portugal, we require a vaccination certificate or a test. It can be PCR or antigenic. If you decide to do the fast one, it need to be done in the reception of the hotel. Kind Regards, Reservation Department

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    Answered on August 23, 2021
  • Hi is the superior double room have their on balcony yes or no.

    Yes have a balcony

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    Asked about: Superior Double Room • Answered on December 29, 2020
  • Hello sir or ma'am I wanna ask you that is superior double room have their own balcony yes or no.

    Yes have a balcony

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    Asked about: Superior Double Room • Answered on December 29, 2020
  • Bom DIa, I am a small group of retired professors. We are in Porto 3 nites (20,21,22 May.) Could you reserve: 4 twin rooms 4 single rooms (or double for single use) Breakfast for 12 persons each day. Please respond, and include prices as well. Obrigado, Prof C Stellman

    We thank you for your preference in our hotel, Regarding availability, is the same that it shows on this webpage "Booking.com", prices the same. Kind Regards, Reservation Department

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    Answered on November 20, 2021
  • Hi does this room have a balcony

    Good afternoon. We thank you for your contact. The rooms that have a Balcony are considered as superior rooms.

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    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room • Answered on April 28, 2021
  • Does the hotel have a concierge to assist with booking local tours? We are looking for a small group or private winery/vineyard tour.

    We inform that the tourist office works with several companies and is located 100 meters from our Hotel where you can make the reservations you pretend. Thank you.

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    Answered on February 1, 2020
  • Does room have tea or coffee facilities please? If one has 4 breakfasts as last day we leave early, how much will stay cost for 2 adults and 5 nights with only 4 breakfasts please?

    Sorry to inform you but we don't have packed breakfast or facilities on the rooms. Thank you

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    Asked about: Basic Double Room • Answered on November 4, 2019
  • Hola, estaremos en Oporto alrededor de las 10 de la mañana, es posible dejar dejar el equipaje con ustedes mientras esperamos por la habitación?

    Hola buenas tardes, Gracias por su contacto. Si es posible dejar el equipaje por la manãna antes del check-in que és a partir de las 14h00. Cordiales saludos, Dep. Reservaciones

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    Answered on August 5, 2021
  • Have adjoining rooms?

    We inform that we don't have adjoining rooms.

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    Answered on September 10, 2021
  • Hi, I am writing from US. I am wondering if you accept US's vaccination card. If I take a train from Lisbon, is your location close to that train station? Thanks.

    In the hotel we only accept the four types of vaccine accepted by the European Union: PFIZER, MODERNA, JANSSEN and ASTRAZENECA.

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    Answered on September 17, 2021
  • do you have late check out as our flight is at 19.10pm how much pls

    The check out must be done until 12:00 but you can leave the bags in the hotel during the rest of the day.

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    Answered on May 31, 2021
  • Hi we’re reaching porto around 12.15 am on 21st August. Is it possible to check in midnight?

    We have reception 24 hours.

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    Answered on July 28, 2021
  • Is there an ext charge for parking ?

    We have an agreement with a Parking (50 meters from our Hotel) and benefit from a special price. GARAGEM COMÉRCIO DO PORTO ---------------------------------------- »1 Day (24 Hours)» 15,00 EUR »1 Hour - 2.20 EUR

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    Answered on September 30, 2020
  • do you offer room service

    Just the cleaning.

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    Answered on January 6, 2020
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Rivoli Theatre
    0.1 miles
  • Paris Galleries Street
    0.2 miles
  • City Market Bolhao
    0.2 miles
  • Lello Bookshop
    0.2 miles
  • Clerigos Tower
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Café Guarany
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Café Majestic
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Oporto Coliseum
    0.4 miles
  • Ferreira Borges Market
    0.6 miles
  • Palacio da Bolsa
    0.6 miles
  • Ribeira Square
    0.6 miles
  • D. Luis I Bridge
    0.7 miles
  • Boavista Roundabout
    1.1 miles
  • Music House
    1.2 miles
  • Campanha Train Station
    1.4 miles
  • Estadio do Dragao
    1.7 miles
  • FC Porto Museum
    1.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Lavadores Beach
    3.2 miles
  • Carneiro Beach
    3.3 miles
  • Ingleses Beach
    3.4 miles
  • Salgueiros Beach
    3.4 miles
  • Canide North Beach
    3.5 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Aliados Metro Station
    0.1 miles
  • Subway Trindade Metro Station
    0.2 miles
  • Train Sao Bento Train Station
    0.3 miles
  • Subway Sao Bento Metro Station
    0.3 miles
  • Subway Bolhao Metro Station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
    6.8 miles
How to get to Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
    Taxi
    Public transportation
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day.
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed by request
€ 35 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Carte Bleue American Express Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests who wish to use the car park from 19:00 to 10:00 will be charged a fee.

Any early departure situation must be reported at least 48 hours in advance. If the notification is only done on the same day, there will be a penalty in the amount of the respective day's rate plus the next day's rate.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

Please inform Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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.

License number: 3610

FAQs about Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel by:

    • Subway/Metro 25min
    • Taxi 25min
    • Bus 45min

  • Room options at Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Quad

  • Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Porto.

  • Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • The prices at Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Parking garage

  • Guests staying at Vera Cruz Porto Downtown Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet