Hotel Palanca, Porto ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Rua Faria Guimaraes 779, Porto, Portugal, 4200291

Hotel Palanca, a 2-star Porto hotel, features free WiFi and a bar, making it a convenient option for travelers. The hotel is situated in Paranhos, offering easy access to public transportation.

Rooms & Amenities

All rooms at Hotel Palanca are air-conditioned and simply furnished, equipped with cable TV and a private bathroom. The hotel offers a living room with free Wi-Fi and guests can enjoy a continental breakfast each morning.

Dining & Services

Guests can unwind at the on-site bar and take advantage of laundry facilities available at Hotel Palanca. Additionally, car rentals can be arranged at the reception.

Location & Transportation

Hotel Palanca is located just a 5-minute walk from Marques Metro Station, ensuring convenient transport options. The area around the hotel features notable landmarks such as Livraria Lello and Estadio do Dragao, both within 2 miles.

Leisure & Attractions

For those interested in local parks, the hotel is around the corner from Quinta do Covelo Park and Parque das Virtudes, both offering a glimpse of the area's natural beauty.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Single Room

Max:

1 person

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Air conditioning

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Air conditioning

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Porto 1.7 km

Airports

Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO) 15.8 km

Vila Real (VRL) 91.3 km

Train

São Bento train station 2.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Excellent Reception!

“The 24-hour reception was a lifesaver during late arrivals. The staff greeted me warmly and even helped with my luggage, making check-in quick and seamless.” view full review

Excellent Shower Pressure

“The shower had fantastic water pressure, leaving me feeling refreshed and invigorated. Plus, there were plenty of fluffy towels and toiletries provided.” view full review

Decent Breakfast

“The breakfast was quite satisfying, providing a good start to the day, although I would have appreciated a bit more variety.” view full review

Comfortable Bed

“The bed was surprisingly firm yet extremely comfortable, allowing for a restful night's sleep that truly felt refreshing.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Lift

Services

Room service
Car hire
Laundry

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Room features

Air conditioning

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Rua Faria Guimaraes 779, Porto, Portugal, 4200291

Map view

street view

Rua Faria Guimaraes 779, Porto, Portugal, 4200291

City landmarks

Rua Carmelitas 144 Vitória

Livraria Lello

2.1 km

Bridge

Ponte de Dom Luis I

2.7 km

Football Stadium

Estadio do Dragao

3.6 km

Square

Avenida dos Aliados

1.8 km

Harbour

Cais da Ribeira

2.6 km

Museum

Jardins do Palacio de Cristal

2.5 km

Church

Porto Cathedral

2.4 km

Market

Mercado do Bolhao

1.8 km

Church

Clerigos Tower

2.2 km

Praca Ribeira 1

Ribeira Square

2.7 km

Mall

Bom Sucesso Market

2.1 km

Event hall

Casa da Musica

2.1 km

Palace

Episcopal Palace of Oporto

2.5 km

Church

Church of Saint Ildefonso

2.0 km

Palace

Bolsa Palace

2.6 km

Museum

Portuguese Centre of Photography

2.3 km

Museum

F.C. Porto Museum

2.0 km

Mall

Rua Santa Catarina

1.8 km

Theatre

Sao Joao National Theatre

2.2 km

Church

Monument Church Of St Francis

2.6 km

Museum

Soares dos Reis National Museum

2.2 km

Fountain

Chafariz da Rua Escura

2.5 km

Square

Rotunda da Boavista

2.0 km

Mall

Flores street

2.3 km

Church

Carmelitas Church

2.0 km

Park

Cordoaria's Garden

2.2 km

Church

Lapa Church

690 m

Museum

Misericordia do Porto Museum and Church

2.4 km

Church

Church of Sao Martinho de Cedofeita

1.6 km

Church

Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

690 m

Nearby

Church

Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

540 m

Church

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa

540 m

Square

Praca da Republica

540 m

Restaurants

Cafe Bugatti

250 m

Rua da Constituicao 758

Augusto Restaurante

550 m

Rua da Constituicao 1064

Praca Marques de Pombal

440 m

Praca Marques de Pombal

O Poleiro

480 m

Rua Costa Cabral 16

Pregos & Martelo

470 m

Praca Marques Pombal 188

Cafe Imperador

480 m

Praca Marques Pombal 154 156

Linos Marques

530 m

Praca Marques Pombal 114

Confeitaria Vilhena

500 m

Rua do Covelo no 222

Soul Food Porto

470 m

Rua Antero de Quental 677

Confeitaria Ribel

540 m

Rua do Vale Formoso n 7

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

90%

liked the hotel and would stay again

9.0/10

Perfect

Rooms

9.0

Location

10.0

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

Howard

United States, April 2024

9.0/10

This hotel is fantastic! The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff is super friendly, and it's in a great location. However, the dining experience could be improved with more options. Overall, it's a great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

I loved the huge bathroom and the fact that it was cleaned every day. The air conditioning was a blessing!

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch! I could rely on room service, car hire, and laundry whenever needed.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in the prettiest part of town, and being close to the metro stations made getting around so convenient.

Dining

8.0

The included dining was excellent with delicious grilled fish.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Bob

United States, February 2024

9.2/10

My stay at the hotel was just perfect! The location was superb, close to the Metro station and all the attractions. The rooms were spotless and spacious with a huge, beautiful bathroom. The service was top-notch, offering room service, car hire, and laundry services. The dining experience was fantastic, with included fresh salmon. The facilities were impressive, meeting all my needs.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were cleaned every day and had a huge bathroom.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, offering room service, car hire, and laundry.

Location

10.0

The hotel is right next to a Metro station, making it convenient to explore the city.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was delightful, especially with the fresh salmon included.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great and enhanced my overall experience.

Jerome

United States, January 2024

8.8/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic due to its ideal location near the metro station connecting to all the attractions and the charming part of town. The rooms were always clean and equipped with a spacious bathroom. However, the on-site dining options were limited, and the Wi-Fi had an additional charge.

Rooms

9.0

I appreciated that the rooms were cleaned every day, and the air conditioning made my stay comfortable.

Service

9.0

I found the service to be top-notch with room service available and convenient car hire and laundry services.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was really close to the metro, making it easy to explore the city's main attractions. It was in one of the prettiest parts of town.

Dining

7.0

While the dining included regional bread, I wished there were more varied options available.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offered great facilities, from room service to car hire and laundry services.

James

United States, August 2023

9.0/10

My stay at this hotel was great! The rooms were spacious with huge bathrooms and were cleaned every day, and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The service was exceptional, offering room service, car hire, and laundry services. The location was ideal, being right next to a metro station that easily connected to the main attractions in the old part of town. The dining experience was included and the natural cut fries were a delicious touch. The facilities were top-notch, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious with huge bathrooms and clean every day, equipped with efficient air conditioning.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding, offering room service, car hire, and laundry services. The staff was friendly and attentive.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect, right next to a metro station that conveniently took me to the main attractions in the old town.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience included delicious meals, and the natural cut fries were a delightful addition.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were excellent, providing everything I needed for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Eric

United States, July 2023

9.0/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The location is amazing, right in the center and close to public transport, making it super convenient to explore the prettiest part of town. The rooms are spacious with a huge bathroom and air conditioning, plus they were cleaned every day. The service was top-notch with fantastic room service and car hire options. The dining experience, especially the Sicilian pastries, was a highlight. However, the price could be a bit high for some travelers.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, with a huge bathroom and great air conditioning. They were cleaned every day.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with fantastic room service, car hire, and laundry options available.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly located in the center, close to public transport, and in the prettiest part of town.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delightful, especially the Sicilian pastries.