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BABEL

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Porto Historic Center

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
At BABEL, immerse yourself in Porto's historic charm with a bar and restaurant on site. Connect to WiFi, explore Livraria Lello nearby or take in the views of Porto Cathedral.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (2)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Mini-fridge
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $87
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua de Tras, 49, Porto, Porto, 4050-615

What's nearby

  • Livraria Lello - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ribeira Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 34 min drive
  • São Bento Station - 3 min walk
  • Coimbroes Station - 8 min drive
  • General Torres Station - 20 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop - 2 min walk
  • Clérigos Stop - 2 min walk
  • Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SO Coffee Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ice Lovers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Honorato - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cozinha dos Lóios - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BABEL

BABEL puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Livraria Lello and Porto Cathedral. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Ribeira Square and Bolhao Market are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Pr. da Liberdade Stop is steps away and Clérigos Stop is 2 minutes.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Russian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen island

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.
  • Cleaning fee: EUR 40 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 31192

Also known as

BABEL Porto
BABEL Guesthouse
BABEL Guesthouse Porto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at BABEL?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at BABEL?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at BABEL.

What are the check-in and check-out times at BABEL?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at BABEL?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (19-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near BABEL?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does BABEL have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a microwave and a kitchen island.

What's the area around BABEL like?

BABEL is a short 2-minute walk from Pr. da Liberdade Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Porto Historic Center.

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BABEL Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

The room was very nice and clean. Everything was good until night time. We had the room right above the restaurant and it was so loud. The restaurant closed at 12am but then for the next hour you could hear all the staff cleaning until around 1am. Location was really good but such a shame about the noise
matthew, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Nice spacious room in a perfect location - everything is within walking distance. Clear self check in instructions were sent ahead of our arrival, and it was easy to get in touch with the host if needed. Unfortunately the 1st floor room we stayed in was very noisy due to the restaurant downstairs - we expected a little noise but didn't expect the loud music until gone 1am every night. It would also have been nice to have more than 2 coffee capsules for the coffee machine and more than 1 mug, as we were 2 people staying for 4 nights.
Emily, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and really cool contemporary design for our space. We rented a 2 bedroom for our group of friends to stay while in Porto. Although the translucent walls didn’t leave much for privacy, we enjoyed it.
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and very good location
Genevieve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really awesome location for walking. There were restaurants and shops all over the place.
Michael, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Alert : Unethical business!

It’s 6 Euro local tax on the booking; however, upon checking-in, she charged another 40 euro service fee which was never mention on the booking contract. Very unethical business!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything.
Donna, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Beware of extra large fees at check in

Be aware of extra costs at check in. We booked the place for two nights and all the fees were aid upfront except for $13.05 left for the city tax. Upon the arrival they charged us 52 euros, claiming that it is for cleaning fee. This fee was never posted in anywhere and when I reached out the manager about it they replied that they will request hotels.com to refund me, which is nonsense and it is hotel’s responsibility to be honest about the fees and also refund the extra costs.
Mahdieh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an AWESOME hotel and location to visit Porto! We love our stay. Thank you.
Luisa Fernanda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent. I had a lovely room, extremely spacious and very clean. Highly recommend. Will definitely try to go back if I am back in Porto!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Modern apartment on an ancient street in the heart of the old town. Lots of space.
Don, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bit weird not seeing anyone on arrival but it did work out okay. My room was absolutely fine.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great find

Great place to stay as this was near all amenities. There was a mini supermarket nearby, tourist attractions and the room we had had doors that closed off the noise from the busy main street. The place was on the second floor above the restaurant with a great shower, had a fridge and a mini area to prepare/store food. The only thing was bins weren't emptied daily but we could take that to a bin outside.
Diane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing modern rooms in perfect location

Babel was AMAZING! We got an upgrade to the apartment and it didn’t disappoint. So modern and clean, in the most traditional part of town. The sister restaurant below is also incredible. The only minor problem was communicating with the staff (it is unmanned), so we were a bit unsure how to check-in. But once we got in touch, everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Evan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The space was just as adverstised, with easy communication via email. Accomondating our late check out was a life saver.
scott, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the location is excellent. Everything is within easy walking distance and the Trasca restaurant just 50m served excellent tapas. I would recommend it however be aware, there is NO information available in the hotel as the front desk is deserted, the duvet cover was stained which we advised them of on the first night and the next evening they finally saw our message and wanted to leave it until we left but finally agreed and someone came to change it. This is also the only place we have ever stayed that did not have any soap in the shower or sink, never mind shampoo. Those last items were annoyances but didn’t impact our stay.
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location was perfect! Right in the middle of everything, with a metro station two streets over. The instructions they gave us were clear and everything was easy and convenient. But be aware that there is no elevator! We had to carry our bags three floors up. The room offers plenty of space and was clean but the couch was broken in the middle. You couldn't really use it. The worst part was the bathroom. Black and poorly lit, you couldn't see anything, if it was clean or not. There was no circulation in the bathroom and the whole room smelled musty after a shower. The shower had great pressure and was pleasant but the warm water wasn't enough for two people. You had to wait for 20 minutes for the water to get warm again.
Sofia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful room once I got in but very hard to get in the building. I arrived to Porto a few hours early via train and wanted to see if I could leave my bags with the property prior to check in. Unfortunately they don't send checkin information prior to checkin time, at least in my case. I was able to find another number to talk to someone on Whatsapp but I found the face to face interaction rather rude after dragging my luggage and myself uphill. My stay there once I got past checkin was fine and close to much of what downtown has to offer. I never had to get on a bus, however I did get a Bolt ride to the airport. My advice to this property is to double-down on its communication with its guests prior to arrival. Let folks know what to expect at least 6 hours before they are expected to arrive, especially if they want to operate without a front desk associate. It will make a world of difference for your business in happy returning guests.
Katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ramiro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

victor hugo, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

ANESIO, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lau, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

EUNJI, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and comfortable room
RAFAEL, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Adrien, 3-night trip