Hotel Girassol, Porto
About the Hotel
Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the smoke-free Hotel Girassol Porto is situated in Rua de Santa Catarina, which is the best known shopping area of the northern capital, 3.8 km from Museu do Vinho do Porto Museum. This 2-star hotel showcases parquet floors in its decor and provides parking for guests.
Location
The hotel is notable for its central location only a 7-minute walk from the ornate church "Clerigos Tower" and within a few blocks of São Bento train station. The arched Ponte de Dom Luis I Bridge can be reached 950 metres from the Girassol Porto.
Visit Chafariz da Rua Escura, 9 minutes on foot from this unpretentious property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Portugal. There is the landscaped gardens "Jardins do Palacio de Cristal" 2.3 km away, and Rodonorte bus station is just a few steps from the hotel.
Aliados metro city rail station is about 5 minutes' walk away.
Rooms
The 18 rooms at Hotel Girassol are equipped with comforts such as an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Furnished with a writing table, they also have sound-proofed windows. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with hairdryers and towels. Guests can take advantage of views of the city.
Eat & Drink
Within 300 metres of the Girassol, Majestic Cafe serves Portuguese dishes.
Leisure & Business
This accommodation also features a photocopier and complimentary wireless internet access for those arriving on business.
Must-do experiences
- Savor a Francesinha sandwich at Cervejaria Brasão for lunch.
- Stroll through the Livraria Lello, a stunning historic bookstore.
- Visit the Serralves Museum for contemporary art in beautiful gardens.
- Enjoy live fado music at Casa da Mariquinhas for local culture.
- Explore the Mercado do Bolhão for fresh produce and local vendors.
Price and Room Availability Calendar
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- No parking available.
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
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