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About this property
Historic Setting: Casa do Cativo in Porto offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental or à la carte breakfast with local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juices. Breakfast is highly praised by visitors. Prime Location: Located 17 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Sao Bento Metro Station and close to attractions like Ribeira Square and Clerigos Tower.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Lift
- Garden
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Natasa
Serbia“What a beautiful place to stay in Porto! So authentic, unique, full of details… Location is perfect. Hosts are amazing and super helpful. Our room was spacious, bright, very clean and super comfortable. They made sure every detail was in place....”
Natalie
Australia“We loved our stay at Caso do Cativo in Porto. The location couldn’t have been better — close to everything yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful. The service was excellent throughout, and the breakfast was a real highlight — fresh, beautifully...”- Harriet
United Kingdom“We loved our stay from start to finish! Margarida and the team were brilliant. We knew our room wouldn’t be ready due to our early arrival but we were allowed to store our bags and change so we could go off sightseeing. We returned and were...” - Timothy
Australia“Everything. Beautifully restored and decorated old house just uphill from Sao Bento Station. Our hosts, Margarita & Jorge were exceptionally hospitable: friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. Breakfast was excellent as was the location.” - Karen
United Kingdom“Lovely breakkfast space, nice continental breakfast and attentive staff” - Annette
United Kingdom“Beautiful building, comfortable room, lovely breakfast, great staff - wonderful!” - Declan
Ireland“Lovely big bedroom and a great breakfast. Hotel location was great and within walking distance of major sites.” - Szymon
Poland“Spacious and comfortable room in a beautiful building. Right in the heart of Porto. Tasty breakfasts with attentive service. Amazing pool area in the backyard.” - Steve
United Kingdom“Wonderful greeting from Margarida and excellent tips, and advice about Porto. Tasty and well presented breakfast from very friendly and attentive staff. Our room with sunny terrace was 1st class. Enjoyed relaxing on it after a day exploring Porto.” - Susan
New Zealand“Fabulous property with spacious room, comfortable bed, quiet and great location. Margarida was so welcoming and helpful. All the staff were. Theres a lovely sitting area with piano and library room upstairs. A small pool and great breakfast room...”
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Languages spoken
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Casa do Cativo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
License number: 59978/AL