In my 50+ years of travel, I have not found a wonderful place as the Canto de Luz. The entire staff is excellent and very helpful. They will assist you as need should arise. The large room and bathroom were extremely clean and sanitized. The breakfast which was served individually included breads, pastries, seasonal fruit, yorkut and eggs cooked to your preference and taste. Not to go into much detail, I had an emergency at 10 PM and within minutes staffers from the Canto de Luz and an ambulance were there to assist me and take me to the hospital located 5 minutes away. In summary, Canto de Luz is an outstanding place. Home away from home!

No comments. Everything was perfect to me.

Breakfast is lovely. The location is great, the staff is outstanding. Canto de Luz is informally elegant.

We were disappointed in two things: the room we had, an “urban retreat” though spacious feels like it is in a deep well and lacks good circulation. Secondly, we had opted for a hotel instead of an air bnb for our first trip to Porto—we thought it would be useful to have some guidance from staff as we explored the city—but there is little in concierge-like support at this establishment. The owner is very responsive via what’s app in terms of booking dinner reservations however there’s no front desk at which to stop in for general advice. Communicating via what’s app feels a little inconvenient and impersonal.

We loved our stay! The mini apartment we stayed in (Urban Garden #1) was a wonderful space and had more amenities than we had expected. We used all of them! The centrality of the location was fantastic and we appreciated that we were close to all the important sights without being in the middle of the noisiest sections. We walked everywhere easily. The staff were very accessible and helpful, our every request was cheerfully fulfilled. The shared spaces are beautiful and comfortable, the morning meal was consistently excellent. We liked the way the dining room was set up - it provided the opportunity to connect with other travelers and share sightseeing tips. I would recommend Canto de Luz to anyone!

We prefer to sleep in separate beds - one of us is a terrible snorer (I won't say who), so it was disappointing to have to share a bed. But honestly, we were very comfortable!

The property was beautifully restored with everything travelers need. We loved the layout, the kitchen area, the bathroom and the amount of natural light. The breakfasts (included) were delicious and the dining area was delightful. And, the location was great - restaurants galore and very close to everything.

Almost nothing! It would have been nice if the metal divider between our unit and the unit next to us - which shared a common courtyard - had the cut-outs a bit higher. This would have given us true privacy and the ability to keep our door/window open with confidence.

The breakfast was delicious, and there was a lot of different foods; eggs, fruit, fresh breads, charcuterie. etc. Really nice.

The only issue with the duplex room was finding space for our luggage, and unpacking our clothing and shoes, etc. It was beautifully decorated, but just not any space space for our things (except the bathroom had ample drawer space for all of our toiletries).

Even though we drove into Porto, the location was great because we were able to gargage park up the street which was fantastic. Breakfast in the conservatory off the back looking into the gardens was an unexpected and delightful surprise. And breakfast was delicious! The staff was very friendly and professional, and made sure we were comfortable at all times. The balcony off our room had a great view of the gardens, and we loved having a glass of wine in the evening there. When we go back to Porto, we would love to stay at Canto de Luz again.

Canto de Luz was a beautiful property, was easily accessible with a key pad, storage for luggage, plenty of amenities in the room (washer/dryer, small kitchen, patio, etc), and very clean. The staff communicated everything we needed for our stay ahead of time. Breakfast was also fantastic! We loved our stay and everyone was very friendly and quick to answer our questions.

No issues!

Canto De Luz is a beautiful small hotel located perfectly on a quiet street but easily walkable to all the attractions in Porto. We stayed in Urban Retreat 2 which was well suited for our family of three. Best bed and sleep we had during our extensive trip to this wonderful country. We greatly enjoyed generous and delicious breakfasts as well as the lovely and professional staff. Highly recommend.

Location was perfect to explore the city, only a short walk down the hill to restaurants and a bit further to the city centre. Train stop only a short walk away that can connect to other lines and airport. The room we had was stunning, large and very comfortable. Huge shower and lovely Ritual products to use in the bathroom. They even went as far as putting in international plug adaptors and USB connections in the room. Breakfast every morning was wonderful, sitting in the open and bright conservatory watching the cat play outside. Lovely continental spread provided with different daily portuguese pastries, bread and jams, fruits, teas/coffees, juices, choice of cooked food too and yoghurt/muesli, setting us up for a great day of exploring. Could not fault our hosts, they made our stay magical. Oh and if you like wine, there's a serve yourself option in the hall :)

Only a minor issue with the heating/cooling; it seems to be set up on a common setup so we couldn't adjust the radiators or aircon, thankfully it wasn't too hot or cold and we could enjoy having the window open to get fresh air in (road is a little noisy but not too bad).

Breakfast is plentiful and morning staff wonderful. The rooms are a good size, quiet, and comfortable. Staff helped us buy train tickets and answered our questions. They were very helpful.

We look for hotels outside the high tourist area, so this was a positive for us, but it is a trek to the river. We walked everywhere, but may be a challenge for some.