Where to Stay in Porto with Family in 2024

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By Guillaume Thevenot

Updated on: 4th December 2023

Did you know that Porto have become one of the prime choice for a family friendly city holiday break. If you are thinking to spend a few days or even a week in Porto with the kids, you’ve definitely need the right places to stay where you can find family hotel rooms or great apartments.

In this guide, I will take you through a list of the best hotels in Porto where you can secure a family room with bunk beds, a great swimming pool or even a top comfortable apartment for a large family.

Porto is a beautiful holiday city break for families
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Porto is the 2nd largest city in Portugal and is located on the North side of the country Atlantic coast. The city is famously known for its aperitif fortified wine that is exported worldwide.

With more direct flights available to Porto including low cost airlines like Ryanair or Easyjet, Porto has seen a big increase in tourism with nearly 3 million tourists per year.  So it goes without saying hotels and holiday apartments have also flourished in the past few years.

So after researching extensively the web and reading lots of reviews, I have come up with this list of hotels in Porto that offers great family rooms and or a top outdoor swimming pool.

Are you ready to discover where you could possibly stay with the family in Porto for your next holiday? Vamos!

Family Friendly Hotels in Porto

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1. Catalonia Porto 4*

- Family Rooms (sleeps up to 2 adults & children)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Great Location
  • FREE Cot upon request
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Spa with Indoor Pool
  • Fitness Centre

Description

If central location is key to your ideal family holiday in Porto, you have to check out the Catalonia Porto. This modern 4-star hotel offers large family rooms with bunk beds for children. You will find top facilities such as an outdoor pool which would be much appreciated after a day visit in Porto. If you need to relax, you can book a treatment at the Spa where you can take advantage of an indoor pool with jacuzzi. Past guest have praised the quality of breakfast provided every morning at the hotel. Sounds like a perfect place to stay in Porto, no?

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2. BessaHotel Baixa 4*

- Family Rooms (sleeps up to 2 adults & 2 children)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Cot upon request
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Kids Meals
  • Spa and Wellness Centre

Description

A holiday in Porto with the kids shouldn’t mean parents cannot relax at the Spa. At BessaHotel Baixa, you will be spoiled with a contemporary Spa where you can book a massage at your convenience whilst your other half look after the children. This 4-star hotel is located not too far to the market Bolhao and provides great family rooms (2 connected rooms to be precise). This new hotel will satisfy lots of families who wish to stay in a comfy and modern room with great catering options too.

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Hotel

3. Vila Gale Porto 4*

- Family Suite (sleeps up to 2 adults & 2 children)
- Junior Suite (sleeps up to 3 pers.)
- Twin Room with Extra bed (sleeps up to 3 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Cot upon request
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Top Location

Description

Here is another great hotel with an indoor pool that is very handy if you decide to travel in Porto with children in the winter or autumn season. Vila Gale Porto is an affordable 4-star hotel with a cinema theme which has Suites and Family Rooms suitable for a family of 3 or 4. The hotel can provide you with a free cot or an additional bed if you wish too. To make your stay in Porto even more perfect, you can appreciate a moment at the hotel health club with great facilities such as sauna and a hammam. The city view you get from the indoor pool is just incredible.

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Hotel

4. Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina 4*

- Family Suite with Sofa Bed (sleeps up to 2 adults & 2 children)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Cot upon request
  • Great breakfast
  • Large Suite
  • Close to Santa Catarina street

Description

Located not too far from Douro River, the Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina is a great hotel with an incredible panoramic city view from its restaurant La Bicicleta. Families can sleep in one of the family suites available at the hotel for a reasonable price. Even though you won’t find any pools at this hotel, you would love eating Portuguese local dishes at their restaurants and also feel the proximity of all the things you should do in Porto with the family.

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5. HF Ipanema Park 5*

- Family Rooms with Bunk Beds (sleeps up to 2 adults & 2 children)
- Triple Rooms (sleeps up to 3 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Incredible Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • FREE Cot upon request
  • Babysitting Services (extra charge)

Description

Situated minutes away from Jardim Botonico do Porto, the HF Ipanema Park hotel is a top 5 star hotel that is suitable for families who wish to stay away from the busy centre of Porto. The property boasts with excellent large family rooms that come with bunk beds and even a kid’s table and chairs. The highlight of this hotel is of course this incredible outdoor pool where can admire the city of Porto by day or by night. In conclusion, the stylish and modern facilities at HF Ipanema Park Hotel make this place very special for a successful holiday break in Porto with the kids.

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Apartment

6. Spot Family Apartments

- 1 Bedroom Apartment (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Great central location
  • Fully fitted Kitchen
  • Large Living Area
  • Air Con available

Description

It could be that your ideal accommodation is to stay in an apartment for your next holiday in Porto. Have a look at Spot Family Apartments which are located in the heart of Porto with shops nearby to fill the fridge. These apartments are comfortable enough to sleep up to 4 persons and come equipped with air con which come handy during the summer. Try to book the top floor apartments to secure the best view of the city from your window or terrace.

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7. Acta The Avenue 4*

- Apartment (sleeps up to 2 adults & 2 children)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Cot upon request
  • Indoor Parking (€15 per day)
  • Great location

Description

If there was an award for the best rooftop hotel  in Porto, the Acta the Avenue might be a good contender among the nominees. The 4-star hotel is ideally situated in Bonfim district with easy access to the best attractions that Porto can offer to its visitors. You will love staying at one of their apartments equipped with a kitchenette and a sofa bed for your children. Unless you would rather sleep in the living room. The hotel feels very contemporary and has an incredible rooftop terrace where you can sip a cocktail in the evening after a productive day exploring every corner of Porto.

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8. HF Fenix Porto 4*

- Family Room with Bunk Beds (sleeps up to 2 adults & 2 children)
- Triple Room (sleeps up to 3 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Cot upon request
  • Great Breakfast Buffet
  • Shopping Centre nearby

Description

Staying in a 4-star hotel in Porto with children doesn’t mean you should break the bank. Here comes the HF Fenix Porto hotel located in the residential Boavista District where you can find the Casa da Música known for its contemporary building. The hotel offers large and bright family rooms with bunk beds that would make a ideal spot to relax after strolling the streets of Porto.

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Hotel

9. Mouco Hotel 4*

- Family Suite (sleeps up to 2 adults & 2 children)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • FREE Cot upon request
  • Extra Bed (€15 per child per night)
  • Garden Terrace
  • Portuguese Restaurant

Description

If you are looking to stay in a unique hotel in Porto that is standing out from the rest, the Mouco Hotel is probably the best choice for families travelling with children. The 4-star hotel boasts with elegant family suites that come with a sofa bed and a very inspiring decoration with a music theme. Rooms are indeed equipped with instruments and a vinyl deck where you can play records at your leisure. Your children will love swimming in the outdoor pool, especially in the summer after a full day of activities in Porto.

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Apartment

10. LETHSHOME Apartments

- 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments (sleeps up to 6 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Cot upon request
  • Fully fitted kitchenette
  • Large Living Area
  • Kids High Chair
  • Food Delivery possible

Description

Last on our list on the best places to stay in Porto with kids is Letheshome Apartments. You will have the choice to book a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment depending on the size of your family. These holiday apartments are very modern and fully equipped, especially if you decide to stay longer than a few nights in Porto. You will find every morning a welcoming basket with tea and coffee, bread, jam and more.  So perfect if you can’t be bother to go food shopping first thing you arrive in Porto. Overall, these apartments are a top choice for families who want the comfort of large rooms and a living room to make the perfect stay in Porto. Highly recommended!

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CONCLUSION

This is it! I hope you’ve found enough ideas and inspiration on where to stay in Porto with your family. It is easy to get lost with so many hotels and holiday homes when we are preparing our next holiday. So eventually this list of hotels will tick a lot of boxes on your ideal family holiday in Porto.

I wish you a superb holiday in Porto with the kids. Bon voyage!

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