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Hotel Universal

Property class: 2
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Porto Historic Center

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Hotel Universal puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Av. Aliados Stop and Aliados Station are just steps away.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $83
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two single beds and a larger bed.

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, patterned wallpaper, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Mobility Accessible

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a bidet.

Standard Twin Room, Mobility Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a phone, a wall-mounted mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for DOUBLE CITY VIEW

In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Aliados 38, 1st Floor, Porto, 4000-064

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bolhao Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 32 min drive
  • São Bento Station - 3 min walk
  • Contumil Station - 6 min drive
  • General Torres Station - 20 min walk
  • Av. Aliados Stop - 1 min walk
  • Aliados Station - 2 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop - 2 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Fábrica da Nata - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar das Cardosas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cremosi - Mouzinho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Porto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pedro dos Frangos - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Universal

  • Hotel Universal puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Av. Aliados Stop and Aliados Station are just steps away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 44 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

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

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 33 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 3281 ft (EUR 20 per night)
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1930
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

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

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 40 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 10 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 20 per night (3281 ft away)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

Also known as

Hotel Universal Porto
Universal Hotel
Universal Porto
Hotel Universal Hotel
Hotel Universal Porto
Hotel Universal Hotel Porto

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Universal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Universal 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 Universal?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 33 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Universal?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 40 per vehicle roundtrip.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 10 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Universal?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (18-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Hotel Universal like?

Hotel Universal is in Centro / Baixa, a short 1-minute walk from Av. Aliados Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Bolhao Market.

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