Overview
Located nearly a 5-minute stroll from Funicular dos Guindais, the comfortable 4-star Descobertas Boutique Hotel By Aspasios Porto invites guests to participate in winery tours. The smoke-free hotel is a good starting point for Porto's sports attractions, including the all-seater Estadio do Dragao Football Stadium, which is 3.4 km away.
Location
This Porto hotel is nestled in Ribeira where the city leans over the Douro River, approximately 800 metres from the 76m - high Clerigos Tower and not far from Sandeman Cellars Winery. The Descobertas Porto offers proximity to such natural sights as the landscaped gardens "Jardins do Palacio de Cristal" (1.4 km) and Rotunda da Boavista Park (2.4 km).
Transport
The hotel lies only 0.7 km from São Bento train station, while the shoebox-style concert hall "Casa da Musica" is situated about a 10-minute ride away.
Nearby Attractions
The historical Ribeira Square, a well-known local spot, is also fairly close to the accommodation.
Rooms
The 8 rooms feature air conditioning along with self-catering facilities such as a minibar, coffee and tea making equipment. Guests can make use of a hairdryer and shower caps in the bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower.
Dining
Descobertas Boutique Hotel By Aspasios is in the immediate vicinity of Chez Lapin restaurant with its Portuguese dishes.
Rooms & Availability
Standard Room
Superior Room
Deluxe Room
Family Room
Amenities
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Amenities
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Lift
Children's Facilities
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Meeting Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Accessibility
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
- Parquet floor
Tourist attractions in Porto
Tourist attractions in Porto
Local sights
- 30 m 98 ft Ribeira Square
- 190 m 623 ft Monument Church Of St Francis
- 280 m 919 ft Cais da Ribeira
- 1.2 km 0.8 mi Mercado do Bolhao
- 130 m 427 ft House of the Prince Casa do Infante
- 60 m 197 ft Fernandine Wall
- 950 m 3117 ft Avenida dos Aliados
- 900 m 2953 ft Livraria Lello
- 560 m 1837 ft Porto Cathedral
Getting around
- 790 m 2592 ft Cordoaria
- 820 m 2690 ft Loios
- 1 km 0.6 mi Guilherme Gomes Fernandes
- 1 km 0.6 mi Alexandre Herculano
- 680 m 2231 ft Sao Bento
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Jardim do Morro
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Aliados metro
- 1.4 km 0.9 mi General Torres
- 880 m 2887 ft Teleferico de Gaia
- 360 m 1181 ft Funicular dos Guindais
- 710 m 2329 ft Terminal dos Loios
- 1 km 0.6 mi Renex
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Terminal Rodoviario da Batalha
Dining options
- 20 m 66 ft Bar O Cais
- 130 m 427 ft Adega de Sao Nicolau
- 100 m 328 ft Wine Quay Bar
- 90 m 295 ft Portu's
- 70 m 230 ft Ora Viva Restaurante
- 10 m 33 ft Postigo do Carvao
- 110 m 361 ft Jimao Tapas e Vinhos
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