Experience Hotel Palanca's warm welcome in the heart of Porto Historic Center. Enjoy laundry facilities, car rentals on site, a bar, and multilingual staff at your fingertips. Relax with free in-room WiFi or take advantage of tour/ticket assistance to explore nearby attractions.
When you stay at Hotel Palanca, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Porto City Hall and Bolhao Market. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Porto Cathedral and Casa da Música are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Marquês Station is 7 minutes and Faria Guimarães Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
35 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
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
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 2.50 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children
Policies
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 884
Also known as
Hotel Palanca
Hotel Palanca Porto
Palanca Hotel
Palanca Porto
Hotel Palanca Hotel
Hotel Palanca Porto
Hotel Palanca Hotel Porto
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Palanca offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Palanca 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 Palanca?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Palanca?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Palanca?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Palanca?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (20-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Hotel Palanca like?
Hotel Palanca is a short 7-minute walk from Marquês Station and 16 minutes' walk from University of Porto.
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Hotel Palanca Reviews
Reviews
8,4
Very good
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8,8/10
Cleanliness
8,8/10
Staff & service
8,0/10
Amenities
7,8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
07 October 2024
Nicely managed hotel
Farshid
Farshid, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Great affordable hotel . Clean and friendly staff .
Angie
Angie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Needed a one night stop in-between a long drive, easy to book
Pleasant stay and includes a nice little buffet breakfast.
Staff have been lovely.
Good stay
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
04 October 2024
Nice hotel
Breakfast wasn’t good at all but everything else was great!
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 June 2024
Good location. Comfortable clean property with helpful staff.
donald
donald, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
14 December 2024
Cheap and cheerful i guess.
Loud from the street.
Tough hard beds.
Broken electrica
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2024
Nice hotel and great staff, breakfast could be better.
Tomas
Tomas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 September 2024
Staff is helpful. Metro is close.
Celesta
Celesta, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
02 April 2024
Comfortable, clean, friendly
Our stay at Hotel Palanca was comfortable, clean and the staff friendly. We enjoyed our stay
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
08 May 2024
Parking underground was a bonus. Good beds and fairly quiet room considering that hotel is close to historic district. Good breakfast.
Wladyslaw
Wladyslaw, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 October 2022
Good value and clean hotel with friendly staff.
Olivia
Olivia, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
28 June 2024
Good budget hotel
Nice and friendly, close to the metro. Breakfast very limited could almost say poor. Wifi and cleaning worked well and staff were friendly.
Ulf
Ulf, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
Area might not be the best (although metro is close and it's about 20 minutes walking to reach the center, no big deal). Good service and 0 complaints.
Albert
Albert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 March 2024
Everyone was very kind. The location was five star. Breakfast was free and plentiful.
William
William, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
05 July 2024
Great Place to stay!
I was in Porto by myself, very good hotel for the price and service. They were so kind to help with parking my rental car in the garage since it could be tricky for some people.
I also forgot my toothbrush and they were so nice to help me out with that too.
Close to city centre and subway!
Amar
Amar, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 June 2024
Not an amazing place and my bed (twin room) was a little uncomfortable. But excellent value for money and included breakfast. Would stay again for the price I paid.
L M
L M, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
12 November 2024
5 days stay Oct. 2024
Hotel needs urgently renovation. Old floors chipping, gappings between planks. Seems that had water damage before. Room 602 Mattress too hard. Customer service was very good. Breakfast basic but good. Parking space small but free. Overall I give a 3 star because free parking, 3 blocks away from Marques Metro station (three stops away to downtown) and very helpful people. Property needs renovation.
Jaime
Jaime, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
Weak Wi-Fi and large noises due to the heavy trafic. Except for that, it is very nice hotel. The room is confortabe and clean, breakfast is good, and fair price.
Takashi
Takashi, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 June 2024
Property is located fairly conveniently within walking distance to a metro station. Room was clean but old and poorly sound proofed (lots of noise from cars outside and neighbors). Staff was friendly, and the included breakfast was decent. For the relatively low price compared to other hotels near the center of Porto, I would recommend it.
Gleb
Gleb, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 June 2024
Bra hotell
Flott beliggenhet, enkel men god frokost, litt harde senger. Anbefales
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 September 2024
What a lovely hotel. If you are a Hilton lover this hotel is not for you but when you like a clean hotel with a very friendly and helpful staff on a convenient location from the city center for a bargain price, this is your hotel. A very special thanks to Annabel. What a lovely friendly lady. She made our stay extra special. Metro stop Marques is a 5 to 8 min walk from the hotel but best of all the hotel has tons of nice very affordable restaurants and confeitaria in the neighbourhoud. Do not miss out on Confeitaria O Pastel and if you are into Vegan food Casanova has great options. All within 5 minutes walk of the hotel.
Mark
Mark, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
04 July 2022
quiet area handy transport links
CRAIG
CRAIG, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2023
Clean, friendly staff, close to the city. The rooms were nice, bed was comfy but the pillows are a little lumpy. Great for the price.
Jo
Jo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2023
It’s a family owned hotel & their attention to detail & providing good service to their guests is evident.
Unlike many of the newer, more modern hotels, the rooms are spacious & very comfortable.
The biggest appeal to me is that the hotel isn’t located in the heart of the tourist area.
Bryan
Bryan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2023
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel! Excellent service, everyone was very friendly. Only a short 30 minute walk to the centre of town. The hotel has a lot of charm and was very clean and in a quiet area. Highly recommended!