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About this property

Historic Setting: Casa do Cativo in Porto offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental or à la carte breakfast with local specialties, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juices. Breakfast is highly praised by visitors. Prime Location: Located 11 mi from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Sao Bento Metro Station and close to attractions like Ribeira Square and Clerigos Tower.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Porto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Gluten-free


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pam
    United States United States
    Let’s start with this: how many properties have a gorgeous piano lounge with an elegant grand and beautiful decor? All of the common spaces are gorgeous, the breakfast “house” is lovely as is the pool area, and our room was amazing. We had the top...
  • Ek
    United States United States
    The property manager was amazing. So was the staff. The room was really nice and very clean. It's a beautiful building and I felt very safe there. Breakfast was amazing, in service and quality. I would HIGHLY recommend and would return.
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    We booked the Maisonette apartment for our family of four. It was a perfect size for us. We traveled with a 12 & 10 year old and they each had their own bunk bed. The location was perfect! It was close to all the main sites and it was very easy to...
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Up a side street from the main road and through a great big entrance door to an oasis of tranquility and exceptional hospitality. The apartment and rooms are tastefully decorated and very clean. There were 2 deckchairs and a small table on the...
  • Debbie
    United States United States
    The location was great! Very close to everything, in the heart of the city. Marguerite was especially welcoming and kind. We had a Deluxe Double rm, very nice with high ceilings and a lot of charm.
  • Gps
    United States United States
    Room was clean and quiet. All staff were friendly and accommodating. Excellent breakfast. Excellent location close to train station.
  • Tracy
    United States United States
    Beautiful property! Host is available and so hospitable. Staying at Casa do Cativo felt like being welcomed into someone's home. Really enjoyed our breakfast every morning as well.
  • Yeshayahu
    Israel Israel
    Size , arrangement of the room and the small kitchen, cleanliness Excellent atmosphere the fact that the "hotel" is small and low traffic of people Excellent breakfast central location
  • Fischer
    United States United States
    Staying here was an incredible experience. The building is well maintained and serene. During our trip, we had a spacious room with the largest bed we encountered on our trip. The staff on-site, particularly Margarida, is what sets this hotel...
  • Nancy
    United States United States
    I concur with all the previous reviews. Great facility, ideal location, excellent breakfast and a wonderful and helpful manager, Margarida.

Managed by Casa do Cativo

Company review score: 9.9Based on 867 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

In the heart of the historical center of Oporto, UNESCO world heritage city, Casa do Cativo Team receive you in their recently renovated 19th Century building, offering the comfort of a fine hotel with a family atmosphere. The building renovation respected its authentic trace, original granit,e, and woods high ceilings, and wooden blinds all recovered. the swimming pool is available during summertime and its depth can be adjusted for kids.

Neighborhood info

Ideally located between the San Joao National Theatre, the must-see Sao Bento station, and Cathedral Sé, Casa do Cativo is the perfect starting point to discover the city. Monuments, Porto wine cellars, shopping spots, transports, restaurants, and bars are a walking distance from the house.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Casa do Cativo

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Sofa

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Casa do Cativo takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Casa do Cativo 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

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.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 59978/AL

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