Maria da Sé Historic House

3.0 star property

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A rooftop terrace with potted plants, wooden benches, and a view of a cityscape with historic buildings and construction cranes.
Point of interest
In-room dining
Terrace/patio
Property entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rua da Bainharia, 74 - 76, Porto, Porto, 4050-082
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

City Studio, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Porto

Located in Centro / Baixa, Maria da Sé Historic House is adjacent to Porto Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Ribeira Square. This 7-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clerigos Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • São Bento Station - 3 min walk
  • Pr. da Liberdade Stop - 5 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castro - Atelier de Pastéis de Nata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪daTerra - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Floresta Café by Hungry Biker - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cris Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Maria da Sé Historic House

Guests of Maria da Sé Historic House enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 30 per vehicle one-way, as well as a beach shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Safes are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 13 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1814
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per day (1312 ft away)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.
Property Registration Number 64308/AL

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Maria Muralha Historic House Guesthouse Porto
Maria Muralha Historic House Guesthouse
Maria Muralha Historic House Porto
ia Muralha Historic House o
Maria Da Se Historic House
Maria Muralha Historic House
Maria da Sé Historic House Porto
Maria da Sé Historic House Guesthouse
Maria da Sé Historic House Guesthouse Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Maria da Sé Historic House?

Maria da Sé Historic House provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Maria da Sé Historic House?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maria da Sé Historic House on Aug 2, 2026 start from $117, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Maria da Sé Historic House?

This guesthouse is situated in Centro / Baixa, just steps from Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral, and within a short walk of Ribeira Square. You'll also find Dom Luis I Bridge and Avenida dos Aliados less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Maria da Sé Historic House?

Yes, there is a garage.

Does Maria da Sé Historic House have a casino at the property?

No, Maria da Sé Historic House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Maria da Sé Historic House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Maria da Sé Historic House?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like free wired internet as well as a free manager's reception and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Maria da Sé Historic House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Maria da Sé Historic House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Maria da Sé Historic House offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Maria da Sé Historic House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Maria da Sé Historic House.

Are there connecting rooms at Maria da Sé Historic House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Maria da Sé Historic House?

The closest major airport to Maria da Sé Historic House is Porto Airport (OPO), which is 13.5 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Maria da Sé Historic House?

Yes, some accommodations at Maria da Sé Historic House offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Maria da Sé Historic House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect stay for our Porto trip! We loved the location and the cleanliness and spaciousness of the room. The staff was extremely helpful and everyone was very friendly. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff,very good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are incredibly nice, friendly and helpful. The breakfast is excellent. The location is perfect for walking around Porto and Gaia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, bathroom, for 1 or 2 people enough. Great location, in a historic area, very close to train station, old city and new!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Location and Warm Welcome

I had a wonderful stay! I was greeted warmly with port and a pastry and provided with information about what too see and do around town. Everyone was so lovely and nice and the accommodations were exactly what I was looking for! Very charming place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful host

We had an absolutely amazing stay! Maria is a wonderful host and was not only welcoming but also very helpful in making our trip to Porto so fantastic. The location was great and walking distance to everything including many nearby restaurants. We would definitely recommend this hotel!
View from our terrace
View from our terrace
Comfortable studio accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Salim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s all about location and this house was perfect. The host Maria was engaging and very knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice service of the host Maria, her husband and personal
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe Nader

Liked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property makes creative use of its small space in the historic area. We enjoyed our balcony view of the city from our studio. Fresh and new inside with a Roman wall in the back. Staff is wonderful and genuinely helpful. Breakfast is good too. But do not plan to drive or park there. The road is very narrow. We left our car at a nearby parking garage. Wonderful location in the walkable historic district near the river.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is amazing, there was a lot to see within walking distance. The room was modern and nicely decorated but there was a lack of shelving in the bathroom (turns out the mirror is a medicine cabinet) and also, there wasn’t really a place to put luggage; I would have preferred that the single chair was replaced with a luggage rack. I was not able to get the AC working when we checked in but Maria came to the room upon check out and it seemed to be working fine then. And the toilet seat was broken which seems to be a theme in Portugal. Overall, I would stay here again. Check in/out was easy and the staff were friendly. Welcome desserts and port wine were a nice surprise!
Welcome desserts and Port wine
Room 1, deluxe double room
Room 1, deluxe double room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The House has the perfect location. It is 4min walking from the metro station and you can visit all the interresting points in a short walking distance. The room was very chaming and comfortable. The bed was amazing. All the decoration details in the house are beautifull and stylish. We were warmly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

A lovely place to stay in Porto. So convenient for the Cathedral and the river. Marta could not have been more helpful; booking parking in advance, offering invaluable advice on restaurants, sightseeing, transport etc. She helped us with luggage (we had a lot, as we are on the road for a month) and with laundry too. She even went to the trouble of researching our onward travel on our behalf.I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good base from which to explore Porto. In particular we liked: When we arrived there were some portuguese tarts and glasses of port. If you wanted, there was more port in the reception area. Spotlessly clean throughout. Good location - just a (steep) 10 minute walk to the river. Lots of restaurants etc nearby. We really felt we were in the middle of everything. Whilst there was no onsite receptionists or manager we always had a quick response by to any query we had. Not so good Noise! We were room 1 in the first floor. This meant we were right over the front door which people slam at all times (even though there is a notice in the door). Plus the stairs are open plan to the kitchen - reception so if anyone is talking either downstairs or on the stairs case you will hear it. Unfortunately to get to the other bedrooms, everyone goes past the room so you can hear every conversation being held. Towels were a little threadbare There is a kettle in the room but no tea/ coffee. So wasn’t quite sure what the point was ? There is a kitchen area downstairs but it’s made very clear you can’t use it. The rooms are small - but we were aware of this. However there was nowhere to put your case in the bedroom and apart from one small rail no where to unpack to. Overall though it was perfectly adequate for a short visit to Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry-Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay. The historical house is very well kept and our room was clean. It is well located near the Cathedral and within walking distance of the waterfront. Marta, the host and our staff contact there, was most helpful, patient, gracious, and welcoming. She contacted us ahead of time more than once and sent us clear directions to the house from the train station via local train. We had an unexpected medical situation arise while there and she both advised us and made several calls on our behalf. The care and attention the staff gives their guests is rare. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is difficult to reach from a main road and one must walk up a very steep incline to reach the hotel which is poorly marked. No reception with difficulty in obtaining the entry codes. Then we were place at the very top room which had a very tight winding stairs without a handrail and was extremely difficult to lug a suitcase up. Next, my wife fell in the middle of the room because there is no safety markings for a step down in the center of the room. Overall, this accommodation was way overpriced for the facility it provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location in city centre approx 5 mins from nearest metro stop. Clean and modern. Our room was small but had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Welcome from Marta was above and beyond expectations. Not only did she introduce us to the guesthouse but supplied us with a drink of port and pastel da nata when we arrived ! she gave us an intro to the city highlights , supplied us with a map and even booked boat trip, tuk tuk ride and port cellar tour for us . She answered our questions during our stay in a friendly and efficient way. She is a great asset to her employer and the questhouse. Overall we could not have wanted more from our stay at this guesthouse and would fully recommend it for a short city break to Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lille personligt hotel

Fint, lille værelse til 1 person. Meget central beliggenhed. Meget hjælpsom værtinde.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage in der Altstadt, alles gut zu Fuß zu erreichen, ruhig und sauber, toller Blick über die Dächer von Porto, super liebe und freundliche Gastgeber, herzlicher Empfang mit Natas und vielen tollen Ausflugstipps
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal, vor allem Marta hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Eine sehr nette, liebevollle junge Frau
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mitten in der Altstadt, ruhig, sauber,mit Blick über den Dächern von Porto....was will man mehr....!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
personal attention, made me feel at home, modern though the bathroom is small (on fairness the room that I rented stated the bathroom was small). I really enjoyed the room, the staff, the location, everything was great. Just ensure you have the right map on how to reach the hotel prior to arrive (google maps dont help :) because do not show the irregularities of the terrain, nest way to get there is through the large avenue in front of the train station. Highly recommend the place if you are traveling light (as most boutique places, there is no lift).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geniale Lage, sehr zentral, ausgesprochen freundliche Gastgeber, ... es gibt nichts auszusetzen! Alles perfekt
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020