I LOVE a good hotel deal. Especially when I’m planning a long trip and I don’t want the majority of my expenses to be a room that I hardly spend any time in. I always have the intention to lay around in the hotel room and sit on the balcony sipping my coffee, but it never really seems to happen. There’s just always too much to do and see outside of my doorstep! But… I do like to have the option to lounge or sip my coffee with a beautiful view. You just never know! 🙂 That’s why I spend a LOT of time researching our hotels before our trips. I read tons of reviews on multiple websites and I scour the internet for discounts and deals. I’m here to save you a bit of that trouble and tell you about the adorable and affordable hotels we stayed in on our recent trip to Portugal! It would simply be unfair of me to keep them a secret! Below, I’ve included our 4 favorite hotels that we stayed in throughout our 10 day trip to Porto and Lisbon.
1. MEMORIA PORTO FLH HOTEL: My absolute favorite hotel in Porto was the Memoria Porto FLH Hotel. I KNEW it was going to be perfect as soon as I stumbled across it because the photos looked incredible. And honestly, it totally lived up to the hype. As with most European hotels, the room wasn’t enormous, but it was super duper clean and we were greeted with a glass of Port after a LONG journey from the United States. It was quiet and peaceful with a lovely view of the river. It was located right next to the gorgeous and historic Church of Saint Francis and was walkable to pretty much everything we did in the city. Just be ready to get a WORKOUT in Porto. The hills are no joke. But I felt so fit and toned when I got home! Make sure to check out Curioso cocktail bar – it’s walkable from the hotel and was home to the best cocktails we had in Porto.
Also, if you’re going to be in Porto for a few days, I definitely recommend this Douro Valley Wine Tour and this 3-Hour Food & Wine Tour. We had the BEST time of both of these tours and our guides were incredible! You can read more about the Douro Valley wine tour here or the 3-hour food and wine tour here! It’s just an absolute necessity to drink Port while you’re in Porto!
Front Entrance of Memoria Porto FLH Hotel
Basic Twin Room
Private Bathroom
Breakfast Area
Cute Entryway
The Port we received upon arrival and the view from the front entrance of the hotel
Beautiful Park Super Close to the Hotel
Church of Saint Francis
2. ACTA THE CLOVER IN PORTO – We only stayed one night at the Acta the Clover but it was so so lovely. We had a large balcony looking over the city and we left the windows open all night long. Our room was facing away from the train station so it was quiet and peaceful. And it’s located super close to the Trinidade metro/train station which is one of the main stations in the city. It felt very fancy, especially the service we received at the front desk. They even had fruit-infused water in the lobby which I always appreciate, especially in Europe. Once again, it’s a pretty small room but that’s just typical of Europe, especially if you’re traveling on a budget. For me though, I care about cleanliness and comfort, and this room was everything we needed. My husband and I argued over whether this hotel was nicer than the Memoria Porto but I think that just shows that they were both amazing!
Double Room
Balcony View
In-room Coffee Bar
3. HOTEL PORTO INTERFACE TRINIDADE BY KAVIA IN PORTO – The Hotel Porto Interface Trinidade was probably the least nice of the three hotels we stayed in in Porto, but it was probably the most convenient. It’s literally right across the street from the major Trinidade train station. You just walk across the street and you’re there. So if you’re short on time and want to stay close to transportation, this is a great option. It was quite loud, even with the windows closed but I don’t mind sleeping with earbuds in. I’ve gotten used to traveling with them though, so it’s not a big deal for me as long as I have those. My husband, however, can sleep through anything so he didn’t even notice. The hotel overall was very clean though and I like that you needed the key card to get in through the front door. It made it feel safer, especially being right across from the train station. It’s a very busy area near lots of shopping and major sites, but it did feel a bit crowded. I preferred the quiet area near Memoria Porto, but my husband liked being closer to the inner part of the city. Once again, it’s pretty small. Don’t do what I did and bring a giant American suitcase with you because it won’t fit anywhere in Europe. You would think I’d learn my lesson by now, but I still haven’t…. I just like to bring all of my cute outfits!! I forgot to take photos before we’d already settled in with our suitcases, so just ignore all of our stuff everywhere. 🙂
Double Room
Private Bathroom
4. BOUTIQUE CHIADO APARTMENTS AND SUITES IN LISBON – The Boutique Chiado Apartments and Suites was my husband’s favorite of the 4 hotels. And thinking back on it now, it was definitely the biggest and most comfortable of them all, especially for an extended stay. It was like a little home away from home. It had a large living room area, a mini kitchen and a separate area for the bedroom. It was absolutely gorgeous and in a great location. The Chiado area has a lot of great restaurants and coffee shops, and is just a short walk to a huge bar scene area if that’s more your vibe. If we ever go back to Lisbon, I will definitely book this hotel again, no question. It was incredibly affordable and we appreciated the extra space, for sure.
Also, just as a quick travel tip, we used Omio to book our train travel between Porto and Lisbon. It took me a while to figure out the best way to book train travel from the US while we were planning. This was by far the easiest and least confusing option. They have a cute and fun app you can use, and the tickets are super affordable. You can find tickets from Porto to Lisbon here!
Hotel Entrance
Double/twin Room Deluxe
Private Bathroom
View from the Living Area
Hotel Entrance
We had such an incredible time in Portugal and the hotels make such a big difference. My family always reaches out to me for hotel recommendations because I love saving money where I can but I’m also not willing to give up my comfort and safety. All of these hotel rooms are perfect for a traveling couple on a budget. I hope this information helps you in your trip planning!
WHERE TO BOOK:
MEMORIA PORTO FLH HOTEL on Expedia.com
ACTA THE CLOVER IN PORTO on Expedia.com
HOTEL PORTO INTERFACE TRINIDADE BY KAVIA IN PORTO on Expedia.com
BOUTIQUE CHIADO APARTMENTS AND SUITES on Expedia.com
TRAIN TRAVEL RECOMMENDATION:
Happy travels!
❤ Myles Katherine
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