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Arco da Rua Augusta, onde fica o Hotel Pestana Rua Augusta

Pestana Rua Augusta Lisboa, Baixa’s triumphal hotel

Inaugurated in the summer of 2023, this is an elegant and comfortable hotel that also offers the right measure of fun and relaxation.

restaurante-pestana-amsterdam-riverside

Pestana Amsterdam Riverside. Ambitious in the Netherlands

From adversity comes something grand. In 2018, the Amsterdam Riverside became the first international hotel in Pestana’s Collection brand, but not before an acid test in one of Europe’s top tourist destinations.

Vista aerea da esplanada de uma Pousada de Portugal

Winter road trip in Northern Portugal: from historic Pousadas to Gerês with the family

Off the beaten track and away from the crowds, it’s time to hit the road and discover a new Portugal.

Stories

Porto

Hotels and Pousadas Since 1903: the story of ‘A Brasileira’ 
Hotels and Pousadas Porto’s secrets: pontoons over the Douro
Infinity pool at Pestana Douro Riverside overlooking the Douro River, with a sightseeing boat and a bridge in the background.
Hotels and Pousadas Hotels with a pool in Lisbon and Porto: the guide to the urban dip
Hotels and Pousadas Perfect destinations to visit in a day, starting from Porto
Restaurant terrace in Ribeira, with outdoor tables next to a stone wall.
Lifestyle The Pestana table in summer: six signature restaurants worth the trip
Ribeira waterfront with colourful historic buildings along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.
Hotels and Pousadas Porto and the Douro in summer: the cool city, the river and the start of harvest season
Aerial view of Porto’s Ribeira district at sunset, with colorful historic buildings lining the Douro River and traditional boats docked along the waterfront.
Lifestyle The perfect end to the day: what to do at Porto’s Ribeira district
Hotels and Pousadas Popular Saints in Portugal: Santo António in Lisbon and São João in Porto
Exterior do Palácio Estoi
Hotels and Pousadas Portugal in bloom: some of the most beautiful parks and gardens to visit this spring
Guest in a bathrobe enjoying breakfast in bed in a modern hotel room.
Hotels and Pousadas Mother’s Day 2026: the best spa hotels in Portugal for a little getaway for two
Aerial view of Porto’s Ribeira district at sunset, with colorful historic buildings lining the Douro River and traditional boats docked along the waterfront.
Hotels and Pousadas Lisbon or Porto: The honest guide to choosing your first Portuguese city
Hotels and Pousadas Eight wellness retreats this spring
Fruta no Mercado do Funchal
Hotels and Pousadas Portuguese markets worth visiting

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Travel Tips for Porto

Check out our tips for the best experience.

  1. Best time to visit

    Spring and early fall offer mild temperatures and less rain, ideal for strolling along the banks of the Douro River and through the historic center.

  2. Must-See

    Ribeira, Luís I Bridge, Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, Lello Bookstore, Clérigos Tower, and the Douro River estuary.

  3. Where to Stay

    In Porto, the Pestana Hotel Group offers hotels in historic buildings overlooking the river, right in the heart of the city.