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Maria da Sé Historic House

3.0 star property
Tour assistance and express check-in services create a seamless Porto experience, where local charm meets convenience for travelers seeking effortless exploration

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Maria da Sé Historic House in Porto's heart offers a daily free manager's reception on a charming terrace. Multilingual staff provide praised service, including dry cleaning, in-room WiFi, and luggage storage for travelers exploring the historic city.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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City Studio, Balcony | Balcony view

City Studio, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighborhood in Porto, Maria da Sé Historic House is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Livraria Lello. Church of Sao Francisco and Stock Exchange Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Porto travel guide
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Rua da Bainharia, 74 - 76, Porto, Porto, 4050-082

What's nearby

  • Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)
    Porto Historic Center
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Porto Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture
    Porto Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ribeira Square featuring a city, dining out and cafe lifestyle
    Ribeira Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge
    Dom Luis I Bridge
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Torre dos Clérigos is a bell tower that is part of the church with the same name. This monument is considered by many the biggest highlight of Oporto. Read about this amazing city and lose yourself in history: http://bit.ly/1QRDG6n
    Clerigos Tower
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • São Bento Station
    4 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop
    5 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Castro - Atelier de Pastéis de Nata
    2 min walk
  • Floresta Café by Hungry Biker
    2 min walk
  • Cris Bar
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Cantinho do Avillez
    1 min walk

About this property

Maria da Sé Historic House

Guesthouse near Porto Cathedral
Located close to Sao Bento da Vitoria Monastery and Ribeira Square, Maria da Sé Historic House provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Maria da Sé Historic House have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 13 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1814
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 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 12.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per day (1312 ft away)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Property Registration Number 64308/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Maria Muralha Historic House Guesthouse Porto
Maria Muralha Historic House Guesthouse
Maria Muralha Historic House Porto
ia Muralha Historic House o
Maria Da Se Historic House
Maria Muralha Historic House
Maria da Sé Historic House Porto
Maria da Sé Historic House Guesthouse
Maria da Sé Historic House Guesthouse Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is Maria da Sé Historic House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maria da Sé Historic House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Maria da Sé Historic House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Maria da Sé Historic House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Maria da Sé Historic House located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Porto Cathedral, Ribeira Square, and Dom Luis I Bridge. Stock Exchange Palace and Sao Bento da Vitoria Monastery are also within 10 minutes. São Bento Station is only a 4-minute walk and Pr. da Liberdade Stop is 5 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

Maria da Sé Historic House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff,very good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are incredibly nice, friendly and helpful. The breakfast is excellent. The location is perfect for walking around Porto and Gaia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, bathroom, for 1 or 2 people enough. Great location, in a historic area, very close to train station, old city and new!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Wonderful host

We had an absolutely amazing stay! Maria is a wonderful host and was not only welcoming but also very helpful in making our trip to Porto so fantastic. The location was great and walking distance to everything including many nearby restaurants. We would definitely recommend this hotel!
View from our terrace
View from our terrace
Comfortable studio accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Salim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s all about location and this house was perfect. The host Maria was engaging and very knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is amazing, there was a lot to see within walking distance. The room was modern and nicely decorated but there was a lack of shelving in the bathroom (turns out the mirror is a medicine cabinet) and also, there wasn’t really a place to put luggage; I would have preferred that the single chair was replaced with a luggage rack. I was not able to get the AC working when we checked in but Maria came to the room upon check out and it seemed to be working fine then. And the toilet seat was broken which seems to be a theme in Portugal. Overall, I would stay here again. Check in/out was easy and the staff were friendly. Welcome desserts and port wine were a nice surprise!
Welcome desserts and Port wine
Room 1, deluxe double room
Room 1, deluxe double room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property makes creative use of its small space in the historic area. We enjoyed our balcony view of the city from our studio. Fresh and new inside with a Roman wall in the back. Staff is wonderful and genuinely helpful. Breakfast is good too. But do not plan to drive or park there. The road is very narrow. We left our car at a nearby parking garage. Wonderful location in the walkable historic district near the river.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful

A lovely place to stay in Porto. So convenient for the Cathedral and the river. Marta could not have been more helpful; booking parking in advance, offering invaluable advice on restaurants, sightseeing, transport etc. She helped us with luggage (we had a lot, as we are on the road for a month) and with laundry too. She even went to the trouble of researching our onward travel on our behalf.I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry-Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay. The historical house is very well kept and our room was clean. It is well located near the Cathedral and within walking distance of the waterfront. Marta, the host and our staff contact there, was most helpful, patient, gracious, and welcoming. She contacted us ahead of time more than once and sent us clear directions to the house from the train station via local train. We had an unexpected medical situation arise while there and she both advised us and made several calls on our behalf. The care and attention the staff gives their guests is rare. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location in city centre approx 5 mins from nearest metro stop. Clean and modern. Our room was small but had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Welcome from Marta was above and beyond expectations. Not only did she introduce us to the guesthouse but supplied us with a drink of port and pastel da nata when we arrived ! she gave us an intro to the city highlights , supplied us with a map and even booked boat trip, tuk tuk ride and port cellar tour for us . She answered our questions during our stay in a friendly and efficient way. She is a great asset to her employer and the questhouse. Overall we could not have wanted more from our stay at this guesthouse and would fully recommend it for a short city break to Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent Location and Warm Welcome

I had a wonderful stay! I was greeted warmly with port and a pastry and provided with information about what too see and do around town. Everyone was so lovely and nice and the accommodations were exactly what I was looking for! Very charming place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice service of the host Maria, her husband and personal
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe Nader

Liked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The House has the perfect location. It is 4min walking from the metro station and you can visit all the interresting points in a short walking distance. The room was very chaming and comfortable. The bed was amazing. All the decoration details in the house are beautifull and stylish. We were warmly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is difficult to reach from a main road and one must walk up a very steep incline to reach the hotel which is poorly marked. No reception with difficulty in obtaining the entry codes. Then we were place at the very top room which had a very tight winding stairs without a handrail and was extremely difficult to lug a suitcase up. Next, my wife fell in the middle of the room because there is no safety markings for a step down in the center of the room. Overall, this accommodation was way overpriced for the facility it provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Lille personligt hotel

Fint, lille værelse til 1 person. Meget central beliggenhed. Meget hjælpsom værtinde.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage in der Altstadt, alles gut zu Fuß zu erreichen, ruhig und sauber, toller Blick über die Dächer von Porto, super liebe und freundliche Gastgeber, herzlicher Empfang mit Natas und vielen tollen Ausflugstipps
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal, vor allem Marta hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Eine sehr nette, liebevollle junge Frau
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mitten in der Altstadt, ruhig, sauber,mit Blick über den Dächern von Porto....was will man mehr....!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
personal attention, made me feel at home, modern though the bathroom is small (on fairness the room that I rented stated the bathroom was small). I really enjoyed the room, the staff, the location, everything was great. Just ensure you have the right map on how to reach the hotel prior to arrive (google maps dont help :) because do not show the irregularities of the terrain, nest way to get there is through the large avenue in front of the train station. Highly recommend the place if you are traveling light (as most boutique places, there is no lift).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geniale Lage, sehr zentral, ausgesprochen freundliche Gastgeber, ... es gibt nichts auszusetzen! Alles perfekt
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Delicious breakfast. Good location. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

kleines Hotel in zentraler Lage

Wir waren für 3 Tage in diesem Hotel und rundum zufrieden. Super freundliches Personal. Gerne wieder
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020