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Hotel Palanca

2.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Porto Historic Center

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Terrace/patio
Limited parking
Lobby sitting area
Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Experience Hotel Palanca's warm welcome in the heart of Porto Historic Center. Enjoy laundry facilities, car rentals on site, a bar, and multilingual staff at your fingertips. Relax with free in-room WiFi or take advantage of tour/ticket assistance to explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car rentals on site
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is AED 240
AED 280 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Faria Guimaraes 779, Porto, 4200-291

What's nearby

  • Porto City Hall - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bolhao Market - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 13 min drive
  • Contumil Station - 5 min drive
  • Aguas Santas - Palmilheira Station - 6 min drive
  • São Bento Station - 27 min walk
  • Marquês Station - 7 min walk
  • Faria Guimarães Station - 10 min walk
  • Combatentes Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Barracão - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Doce Alto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Plage - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Obbifanas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bugatti Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Palanca

When you stay at Hotel Palanca, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Marquês Station is 7 minutes and Faria Guimarães Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 2.50 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children

Policies

This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard
Property Registration Number 884

Also known as

Hotel Palanca
Hotel Palanca Porto
Palanca Hotel
Palanca Porto
Hotel Palanca Hotel
Hotel Palanca Porto
Hotel Palanca Hotel Porto

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Palanca offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Palanca does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Palanca?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Palanca?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Palanca?

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

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Palanca?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (20-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Hotel Palanca like?

Hotel Palanca is a short 7-minute walk from Marquês Station and 16 minutes' walk from University of Porto.

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Hotel Palanca Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Underground parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great with a selection of options and excellent value. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

It was quiet and confortable!
Sylvie, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Rosser, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely managed hotel
Farshid, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location. Comfortable clean property with helpful staff.
donald, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super
MARTEL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking underground was a bonus. Good beds and fairly quiet room considering that hotel is close to historic district. Good breakfast.
Wladyslaw, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff is helpful. Metro is close.
Celesta, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
L M, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property is located fairly conveniently within walking distance to a metro station. Room was clean but old and poorly sound proofed (lots of noise from cars outside and neighbors). Staff was friendly, and the included breakfast was decent. For the relatively low price compared to other hotels near the center of Porto, I would recommend it.
Gleb, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bra hotell

Flott beliggenhet, enkel men god frokost, litt harde senger. Anbefales
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Area might not be the best (although metro is close and it's about 20 minutes walking to reach the center, no big deal). Good service and 0 complaints.
Albert, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Average hotel, poor cleaning practices
Aleh, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable Stay

We stayed 3 nights at the Palanca. The Palanca is a small hotel in a residential area about 30 minutes walk from the centre of Porto. The room was comfortable and the breakfast great value at 2 euros 50. There is a Metro station five minutes away. At the airport we bought a 72-hour Metro and Bus pass, which proved to be a bargain at 16 euros. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, although, annoyingly, the receptionist, when we paid our bill by card, insisted we pay in £s rather than euros. This meant our stay cost us £6 more than if we'd paid in euros.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

5 days stay Oct. 2024

Hotel needs urgently renovation. Old floors chipping, gappings between planks. Seems that had water damage before. Room 602 Mattress too hard. Customer service was very good. Breakfast basic but good. Parking space small but free. Overall I give a 3 star because free parking, 3 blocks away from Marques Metro station (three stops away to downtown) and very helpful people. Property needs renovation.
Jaime, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

In general I'm happy with my stay at Palanca Hotel. It is dated, simple but pratical. Spacious bedroom, reasonable storage space, a table and chair. The toilet has a bath with shower (No hair dryer). I could here the elevator up and down, people shutting their door. But at night it gets quiet enough to rest and have a good sleep.The breakfast was great with a selection of bread rolls, butter and jam, ham and cheese slices, yogurt , coffee, milk, cocoa powder, cereals, juice and teas selection too. The check in and check out was quick and easy. The owners and staff were friendly. So I certainly recommend it to everyone for the price it's certainly worthwhile.
Cibele, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Personnel très accueillant et disponible. Hôtel et chambre impeccable
Frédéric, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Escolhi este hotel, pela localização, pelo facto de ter estacionamento nas próprias instalações e gratuito, e pelo preço. Com pequeno almoço incluído, e tudo muito asseado, repetirei a estadia.
Graça, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Café da manhã bom, atendente muito gentil
Ana Clara Demarchi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
D T, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Todo bien
Manuel, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Very simple.
WEICHIH, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Loïs, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parfait
Mohamed, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sono tornato in questo hotel dopo la mia prima visita a Porto. Mi piace la zona e l'hotel, per quanto rimasto agli anni Ottanta è gradevolmente pulito e strategicamente localizzato.
vincenzo, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel simples, mas confortável! Ficamos apenas 1 noite! Quarto e banheiro grandes! Único ponto ruim foi que o quarto cheirava mofo! Café da manhã também era bem simples, mas nos atendeu!
Mariana, 1-night trip

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