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Canto de Luz

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Porto Historic Center

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Canto de Luz, in Porto's Historic Center, offers local cuisine at breakfast, a garden, outdoor pool, and a charming bar. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected. The staff is praised for creating a genuine home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Luxury Hotel for Private Occupancy, Heated Pool, 12 bedrooms | Staircase

Luxury Hotel for Private Occupancy, Heated Pool, 12 bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 800 sq m
  • 12 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 36
  • 11 King Beds, 10 Twin Sofa Beds, 2 Double Beds and 3 Double Sofa Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, iPod dock

Luxury Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Studio Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, iPod dock

Family Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, iPod dock

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Sofa Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Design Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exclusive Villa | Private pool

Exclusive Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
539 Rua do Almada, Porto, 4050-039

What's nearby

  • Porto City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bolhao Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livraria Lello - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Pr. Filipa de Lencastre Stop - 6 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baobab - Craft Beer Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pão Fôfo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Protest Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Almada - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yanetta: Brunch, Coffee & Pastries - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Canto de Luz

Upscale bed & breakfast remodeled in 2022 and located near Porto Historic Center
Close to Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square, Canto de Luz provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and coworking spaces
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and smart speakers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby monitors, highchairs, and baby baths
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and a personal chef

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 18 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Canto de Luz Porto
Canto de Luz Bed & breakfast
Canto de Luz Bed & breakfast Porto

Frequently asked questions

Does Canto de Luz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Canto de Luz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 18 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Canto de Luz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Canto de Luz?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Canto de Luz located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Avenida dos Aliados and Porto Cathedral. Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pr. Filipa de Lencastre Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Av. Aliados Stop is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Canto de Luz Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace Anne Cortes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a week with my little family. Staff were always friendly and warm. The hotel was clean and had a homie vibe. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Behind the unassuming door is a magnificent boutique property. Lots of amenities that make stay very comfortable. Loved our stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING staff and service is exceptional! Superb locale. Will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rozanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay but would have preferred being above the patio and perhaps a view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Ralph

Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would highly recommend

Beautiful hotel in the heart of the city. SERVICE excellent bedrooms were very clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, great breakfast, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place with amazing staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with very kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amenities, spacious and beautiful rooms and very nice staff. The perfect place to stay with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Porto. It is an awesome and unique hotel. Staff are great, the breakfasts are awesome and the location is ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication from the start of booking . Very clean with excellent staff and breakfast was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore S

Liked: Amenities
The entire experience was so wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about Canto de Luz. We can’t imagine a better place to stay in Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable room, helpful, amiable staff, walkable to anywhere in the city. Could not recommend this place more highly! Oh, and the most glorious daily breakfast I've ever experienced!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern hotel. Open and airy with nice dining and outdoor space. Lovely staff and good breakfast. Downstairs apartment is perfect for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation. Amazing communication from when we made the booking. Staff is lovely, very accommodating. High standard rooms. Breakfast was delicious! Perfect for a visit to Porto
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find!

VERY friendly & helpful staff. Very clean, great breakfast & terrific location. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were so helpful throughout our stay. We dined at some lovely restaurants thanks to their recommendations .our room was beautiful and breakfast superb . Will definitely recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and property. Great location. Everyone was so helpful. Included breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff! They were really kind and helpful. It was really cute and I liked that we can walk everywhere and overall I think it was a really good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff especially Ludmila who referred us to Almada 331. We met the owner Fernando who was an Amazing host. We loved everything about the hotel & have referred our friends. Excellent location. Loved the sample pirt. Laundry is nearby and easy to eat while doing laundry. Trindade metro to airport is close so no need to worry abput transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024