About this property

Set in a castle among landscaped gardens, Castelo Santa Catarina offers accommodation in central Porto and a breakfast featuring traditional Portuguese dishes. Marques Metro Station is 100 metres away. Some of the property’s rooms boast early 20th Century decorations including ornate chest of drawers and large beds with carved headboards. Most rooms feature a private balcony, some overlooking the Mediterranean garden. Guests can sunbath in the fold-up sun loungers in garden or explore the traditional glazed tiles in the courtyard. An aperitif or cold drink can be enjoyed iat the garden. The staff at Santa Catarina Castle can assist with car rentals or arrange for pick-up and delivery of guest’s laundry. The 24-hour front desk can also organize in-room breakfast. Castelo Santa Catarina is 1.5 km away from musical shows hosted at Coliseu do Porto Theatre. Porto historic centre is 850 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
3 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Luanne
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was lovely, eggs were hot, toaster worked and a large variety of local pastries. Overall was very good! And the sheets were high quality, very comfortable bedding. We all slept very well!
  • Jozsef
    Sweden Sweden
    Annold castle rebuilt to a hotel, amazing interior and garden.
  • Maria
    Portugal Portugal
    Absolutely beautiful property and extremely nice and helpful staff.
  • Audrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved everthing about our stay at Castelo Santa Catarina. The charm of the room in the original part of the Hotel was so lovely. The friendly, welcoming and helpful staff was endearing. Breakfast offering was plentiful and we enjoyed a meal...
  • Rosemary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Garden room was very new and very well presented. Huge bed! Beautiful bathroom. I have stayed before some years ago when it was just being renovated I think. I love the location away from the main tourist areas as we like to walk. We had a great...
  • Lesley
    Australia Australia
    The uniqueness and style of the hotel. Everything was spotlessly clean. Breakfast was great too.
  • Eva
    Israel Israel
    Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Quiet neighborhood uphill Porto, but you could walk to the center. Very good breakfast.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent position. Quiet, but in walking distance of centre of Porto, or very close to Metro station. Breakfast was good.
  • Ximo
    Spain Spain
    Overal it was a pleasant stay. Stunning, hysterical building.
  • Kirstin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel and gardens covered in beautiful Porto tiles. A tranquil oasis to return to after a day out.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Castelo Santa Catarina

Company review score: 9.5Based on 2,506 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Castelo Santa Catarina, classified as a Building of Heritage Interest, recalls the art of living in great mansions, with elegant spaces furnished to provide comfort and well-being with unique details of Portuguese tiles and craving, painted doors. Our Castle has 25 rooms divided into two distinct wings, Classic Architecture and Contemporary Architecture. In the surroundings of the Mediterranean Gardens you will find a Chapel in honour of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Queen and Patron of Portugal. With a high standard service, we seek daily to exceed the expectations of our guests. Come visit us and enjoy a unique experience in the beautiful city of Porto!

Neighbourhood information

We are located at Rua Santa Catarina, the main commercial street in Porto. The city center is 15 minutes walking distance, making us the ideal starting point to discover the city. Castelo Santa Catarina is close to Marquês metro station (5 minutes walk) with direct connection to the city center, through the yellow line. After a day walking around Porto, our privileged position allows our guests to return to our hotel without any effort. Our team is well prepared to provide all the information needed for our guests to enjoy the beautiful city of Porto in the greatest possible comfort.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

Castelo Santa Catarina takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 Castelo Santa Catarina 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.

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 80548/AL