Accommodation
Welcome to Porto…A city with so much to discover
About Porto
World heritage of UNESCO (1996), European Traveller’s Choice (2012), European Best Destination (2014).
A city of very ancient human history and presence in the margins of Douro river, in its roman designation – “Portus Cale” – we find the origins of the name Portugal.
From the emblematic historical centre from Ribeira to Aliados, from the cosmopolitism of Boavista, Foz do Douro or Antas, to the famous wine cellars of Port Wine in Vila Nova de Gaia, let yourself be enchanted by the originality and richness of a unique historical and scenic heritage...
Accommodation suggestions
| Local | Stars | Adress | Distance FLUP | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pousada da Juventude do Porto | Rua Paulo da Gama, 551 | 3 km | Link | |
| Casa Diocesana Seminário de Vilar | Rua Arcediago VanZeller, 50 | 1 km | Link | |
| Hotel Vice-rei | Rua Júlio Dinis, 779 | 1 km | Link | |
| Hotel Douro | * * * | Rua da Meditação, 71 | 1 km | Link |
| Pensão Favorita | Rua Miguel Bombarda, 267 | 2 km | Link | |
| HF Ipanema Porto | * * * * | Rua do Campo Alegre, 156/172 | 300 m | Link |
| HF Fénix Porto | * * * * | Rua Gonçalo Sampaio, 282 | 400 m | Link |
| HF Tuela Porto | * * * | Rua Arquitecto Marques da Silva, Porto | 200 m | Link |
| Vincci Porto Hotel | * * * * | Rua Alameda Basilio Teles, 29-33 | 1 km | Link |
| Hotel da Música | * * * * | Largo Ferreira Lapa, 21 a 183 | 700 m | Link |
| Residencial S. Marino | * * | Praça de Carlos Alberto, 59 | 2 km | Link |
| Best Western Hotel Inca | * * * * | Praça Coronel Pacheco, 52 | Link | |
| Bnapartements Palácio | Rua da Boa Nova, 140 | 1 km | Link | |
| Koolhouse Porto | Av. da Boavista, 911 | 1 km | Link |
Other Information
Access to the hotels from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
You have at your disposal the metro, buses, taxis and car rentals to go to Porto’s city center.
Emergencies
In Porto there are several public and private hospitals with emergency service 24/7, in case of any eventuality. For any more serious situation you can dial the emergency phone number: 112.
Public transportation
Considering where the Faculty of Arts is located within Porto map, we suggest as the main transportation buses, metro and taxis.
The bus lines (STCP) cover almost the entire city, with services between 6am and 1am, all days of the week, with different schedules for each line. It can be adquired a tourist pass for 1, 4 or 7 days.
To travel in Porto Metro, with 6 main lines signalled with different colors and letters and indications of the different stations (being Casa da Música the closest station to the Faculty of Arts), it is necessary to acquire the rechargeable ticket “Andante” that can also be used in buses. In the Airport there is a stand for this service that can give all the necessary informations for your easy transportation within the city.
Money currency / International cards
The € (euro) is the Portuguese currency. Exchange of international currencies can be made through banking agencies in the airport or across the city. Credit / debit international cards may be used in ATM’s and in most of the accommodation, restoration and commerce services..
Time zone
The Portuguese time zone is the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and in January we are under the Winter time.