Hotel Palanca

Property class: 2

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At Hotel Palanca, you can look forward to laundry facilities, car rentals on site, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is AED 219
AED 257 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

Room options

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A bed with a wooden headboard, two pillows, and a patterned bedspread.

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two single beds with wooden headboards in a hotel room.

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Paranhos, a neighborhood in Porto, is home to Hotel Palanca. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. Crystal Palace Gardens and Porto Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Porto travel guide
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Rua Faria Guimaraes 779, Porto, 4200-291

What's nearby

  • A gravel pathway flanked by various cacti and desert plants, leading towards a building with a red roof.
    University of Porto
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A densely packed hillside cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent church.
    Porto Historic Center
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a plaza with people.
    Porto City Hall
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A busy city intersection with historic buildings, a statue, and double-decker buses.
    Avenida dos Aliados
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A covered market with multiple levels and a central walkway.
    Bolhao Market
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Contumil Station
    5 min drive
  • Marquês Station
    7 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mirandas Kaffé
    8 min walk
  • Mamma Mia!
    8 min walk
  • Estúdio Arte
    5 min walk
  • Amizade
    7 min walk
  • Chamiço
    7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Palanca

  • Hotel near Porto Historic Center
  • Laundry facilities, car rentals on site, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Palanca. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry services
    • An elevator
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hotel Palanca include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 2.50 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 2.50 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 884

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Palanca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Palanca?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Palanca on 3 October 2026 start from AED 219, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Palanca?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Palanca?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Palanca located?

Located in Paranhos, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Porto, Porto Historic Center, and Bolhao Market. Holy Trinity Church and Avenida dos Aliados are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marquês Station is 7 minutes by foot and Faria Guimarães Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Palanca Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 503 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic but clean hotel, located close to the Marquês Subway station. The staff was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a pretty basic hotel but within walking distance to the subway. The staff was very friendly. The property is very dated but our room was clean
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful with tips. Check-in took only 1-2 minutes. Room was clean and had all facilities I required.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good neighborhood- plenty of bakeries & restaurats around. Close enough to Metro station. Away from the downtown Porto tourist crush. Walls were a bit “thin” but all our neighbours went to bed @ a similar time wasn’t affected to much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

5 minutes walk to Metro station that can take you to major attractions. Some small restaurants around, location wise is alright. Hotel is old, water pressure is great and A/C works well, acceptable for short stay. Front desk person spoke very minimal English but tried his best to help. Consider the price it is aright.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice room, included buffet breakfast. Very good value for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean quite well maintained property fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable hotel . Clean and friendly staff .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and confortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Comfortable clean property with helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, clean, friendly

Our stay at Hotel Palanca was comfortable, clean and the staff friendly. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A cheap, friendly family-run hotel.

A cheap, friendly family-run hotel. If you are in a budget, this is a good option.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value Porto hotel

Traditional two star hotel within walking distance of central Porto. We ere able to get a space in the underground carpark which was an added plus. Staff were excellent and very friendly. rooms a bit dated, but it sort of adds to the charm. Simple breakfast offered, but exceptional value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needed a one night stop in-between a long drive, easy to book Pleasant stay and includes a nice little buffet breakfast. Staff have been lovely. Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, super clean. Breakfast ok.All around was a good stay. Only thing we really would of like and enjoy a little refrigerator in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking underground was a bonus. Good beds and fairly quiet room considering that hotel is close to historic district. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very kind. The location was five star. Breakfast was free and plentiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a family owned hotel & their attention to detail & providing good service to their guests is evident. Unlike many of the newer, more modern hotels, the rooms are spacious & very comfortable. The biggest appeal to me is that the hotel isn’t located in the heart of the tourist area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Good budget hotel

Nice and friendly, close to the metro. Breakfast very limited could almost say poor. Wifi and cleaning worked well and staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, friendly staff. Conveniently located. Large patio\balcony off the room. The room was next to the back of the elevator and you could hear it going up and down. The shower head kept droopping down. Nice hot water. I would recommend hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff there was kind enough to see me off to the busstop on the day of my departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not an amazing place and my bed (twin room) was a little uncomfortable. But excellent value for money and included breakfast. Would stay again for the price I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to stay!

I was in Porto by myself, very good hotel for the price and service. They were so kind to help with parking my rental car in the garage since it could be tricky for some people. I also forgot my toothbrush and they were so nice to help me out with that too. Close to city centre and subway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing! I recommend it 200%! Lovely staff, clean room, and great location. Everyone was so kind — my charger didn’t work at the hotel and a very nice employee even lent me her own. They also gave me great advice to discover delicious local food that wasn’t too expensive. Thank you so much for this experience! I’m sure that if I come back to Porto, I’ll definitely stay at this hotel again. Obrigado, see you soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people were very friendly and helpful and spoke English as well as me, a Canadian. Metro is a few minutes walk away, but you can easily walk to Centro in about 15-20 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023