Set in a castle among landscaped gardens, Castelo Santa Catarina offers accommodation in central Porto and a breakfast featuring traditional Portuguese dishes. Marques Metro Station is 100 metres away. Some of the property’s rooms boast early 20th Century decorations including ornate chest of drawers and large beds with carved headboards. Most rooms feature a private balcony, some overlooking the Mediterranean garden. Guests can sunbath in the fold-up sun loungers in garden or explore the traditional glazed tiles in the courtyard. An aperitif or cold drink can be enjoyed iat the garden. The staff at Santa Catarina Castle can assist with car rentals or arrange for pick-up and delivery of guest’s laundry. The 24-hour front desk can also organize in-room breakfast. Castelo Santa Catarina is 1.5 km away from musical shows hosted at Coliseu do Porto Theatre. Porto historic centre is 850 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Porto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gita
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were super friendly and helpful, the atmosphere created by the authentic furnishings in the breakfast area was awesome
  • Tamas
    Canada Canada
    Exceptional place to spend a few days, very unique and reach architecture, not just a typical hotel room. Very good breakfest at an amazing setting. Glad we picked this place to stay.
  • Nikki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A little gem situated on the outskirts of the city centre and walking distance to everything. Great if you have driven to Porto as there is on site parking and easy road access to the Hotel. Staff were fantastic...so helpful and great breakfast....
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Castelo Santa Catarina

Company review score: 9.7Based on 3,393 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Castelo Santa Catarina, classified as a Building of Heritage Interest, recalls the art of living in great mansions, with elegant spaces furnished to provide comfort and well-being with unique details of Portuguese tiles and craving, painted doors. Our Castle has 25 rooms divided into two distinct wings, Classic Architecture and Contemporary Architecture. In the surroundings of the Mediterranean Gardens you will find a Chapel in honour of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Queen and Patron of Portugal. With a high standard service, we seek daily to exceed the expectations of our guests. Come visit us and enjoy a unique experience in the beautiful city of Porto!

Neighbourhood information

We are located at Rua Santa Catarina, the main commercial street in Porto. The city center is 15 minutes walking distance, making us the ideal starting point to discover the city. Castelo Santa Catarina is close to Marquês metro station (5 minutes walk) with direct connection to the city center, through the yellow line. After a day walking around Porto, our privileged position allows our guests to return to our hotel without any effort. Our team is well prepared to provide all the information needed for our guests to enjoy the beautiful city of Porto in the greatest possible comfort.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Castelo Santa Catarina
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 12 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Castelo Santa Catarina takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Castelo Santa Catarina accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Castelo Santa Catarina in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 80548/AL

FAQs about Castelo Santa Catarina

  • Check-in at Castelo Santa Catarina is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Castelo Santa Catarina can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Castelo Santa Catarina offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Castelo Santa Catarina may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Castelo Santa Catarina is 0.7 miles from the centre of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Castelo Santa Catarina include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Triple