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8.5

1,237 reviews

Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

Cais das Pedras, Porto, 4050-499, Portugal

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Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

Welcome to Vila Gale Porto Ribeira, where the charm of Porto greets you with open arms! Nestled just 1mi from the bustling city center and located along the picturesque Cais das Pedras, this 4-star hotel offers a delightful retreat for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience. With prices starting from just $153, you’ll find the perfect balance of luxury and affordability as you soak in the vibrant culture of Portugal's beloved city.

Step inside and let the warm ambiance whisk you off your feet. The freshly renovated rooms come with air conditioning to keep you cool as you relax after a day of exploring and feature lovely river views that make your morning coffee all the more special. Fuel your adventures with a delightful breakfast served every morning, and feel free to indulge in room service whenever you’re in the mood for a cozy night in. The hotel also has a fabulous terrace to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere while sipping on a refreshing drink from the bar.

Vila Gale Porto Ribeira is not just a place to stay; it’s your gateway to extraordinary experiences. With a whopping 1237 reviews, travelers are raving about the friendly 24-hour front desk staff always ready to assist you, ensuring that your time in Porto is as unforgettable as the sights around you. Plus, with free Wi-Fi, and private parking (for an extra charge), you can effortlessly stay connected and plan your next escapade. So, pack your bags and let the adventures begin at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira!

At Vila Gale Porto Ribeira, the fun doesn't stop when you step outside the cozy confines of your room! Each day presents a new opportunity to dive into the local culture, with easy access to nearby attractions ready to ignite your wanderlust. Whether it’s visiting the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, savoring a glass of Port wine in one of the riverside wine cellars, or losing yourself in the kaleidoscope of vibrant azulejos decorating the city's buildings, you can effortlessly create the travel itinerary of your dreams. And after a day in the sun, come back and unwind with a refreshing drink at the hotel bar while basking in the enchanting ambiance that surrounds you.

Feeling adventurous? How about soaking up the breathtaking views of the Douro River? Choose one of the delightful river-view rooms where the serene waters become a captivating backdrop to your Porto experience. From the comfort of your room, sip a glass of wine as you watch boats glide by and the sun gradually set in this picturesque port city. It's the perfect way to round off a day filled with exploring, and a delicious in-room dining experience from the hotel’s fantastic kitchen can make the night even more special.

Of course, let’s not forget the importance of connecting with fellow travelers! Vila Gale Porto Ribeira isn’t just about luxurious amenities; it fosters a sense of community among guests. With shared spaces that buzz with energy, it’s a great place to swap travel tips, discover hidden gems in Porto, or even plan a group outing together. Whether you’re a solo traveler looking to meet new friends or part of a family eager for new experiences, the spirit of adventure thrives here! With plenty of excitement waiting for you outside and the promise of comfort within, your stay at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira is sure to become a cherished chapter of your travel story.

Closest airports

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

7.6mi

Vila Real Airport

48.2mi

Viseu Airport

48.4mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Elevator

Rooms

Twin Room with River View in Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

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Queen/Twin Room, River View

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Enjoy stunning river views from this cozy Twin Room, complete with comfortable beds, a private bathroom, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and air conditioning. Perfect for a peaceful getaway for two.

Standard Twin Room in Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Experience a comfortable stay in our spacious Twin Room with an extra bed, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy modern amenities like a private bathroom, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Standard Twin Room in Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

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Queen/Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Experience comfort in our spacious Standard Twin Room, perfect for two adults seeking relaxation and equipped with two Twin beds, a private bathroom, a minibar, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

Twin Room with River View in Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

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Room - 2 Twin, River View

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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RIVER VIEW STANDARD ROOM includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus cable tv.

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Room With River View

1 Twin Bed

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River View

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Single Room, River View

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Room size

15 m²

This room features a minibar and air conditioning

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Single Room

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Room size

15 m²

This room has a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and minibar.

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Double Room

160 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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This twin room has air conditioning, mini-bar and cable TV.

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Twin Room, River View

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Room

1 Twin Bed

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Room Standard

Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

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Two Double Beds

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Twin Room

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Guest reviews

8.5

1,237 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

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Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Pk_iaf

8.2

July 2023

The hotel is right on the river and has the best views in Porto! Located in a beautiful renovated building in the old town, it was a comfortable base to explore beautiful Porto and venture to Douro Valley. There are several restaurants right next to the hotel from which to enjoy the magical river sunset views. Great shower, great breakfast. Though our standard room did not have river views, it was facing a cute inner courtyard. Street parking was available next to the hotel, but required some skill and maneuvering to fit in.

With almost no toiletries and no coffee set in the room, this did not feel like a 4-star hotel. Bathroom could have been cleaner. The room was a bit small.

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Elizabeth

9.1

March 2023

Excellent breakfast with order your own eggs option was appreciated. Front desk staff were helpful with transportation arrangements. The location was beautiful with a view of the Douro from the lobby. They were family friendly and our daughter liked that the staff gave her a welcome juice. Tourist tram was nearby and the buses were convenient.

Firm mattresses, but that could be my personal taste. Our room needed some maintenance in the bathroom in particular. If you took more than a 5 minute shower, you would experience at least 1 surge suddenly to ice cold followed by scalding water. Far from metro but easy to get to busses.

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Susan

10

June 2023

Being on the River. The staff was friendly and very helpful.

It was a very good value but that’s because they didn’t offer extra things like tissues in the room. If you wanted to blow your nose you had to use toilet paper. Also, in the shower, there was a shampoo/bodywash that came out of one pump. But that didn’t bother me because I brought my own shampoo. The one extra thing the hotel does provide are shower caps. That’s great because in the USA, many hotels stopped providing them.

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Robert

10

November 2022

The hotel was very nice with excellent decor and a quality room. Staff was helpful and the breakfast was delicious. This is an attractive hotel to walk through and to experience. Thank You

There is a trolley that stops close to hotel, However, this stops running at 7pm. so if you are in town after 7, you must either walk 20 minutes back to hotel or call a car. Maybe there are longer hours in the summer months for the trolley. not sure. I had a great room with french doors and a balcony that overlooked the front entrance with a river view. The downside was the fact that all the smokers congregate by front door and the stench of cigarette smoke billows into the room when the doors are open.

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Patricia

9.1

September 2022

Breakfast was ok, not the best. Not a great choice of either fruit or hot dishes. Tea, coffee very difficult, having to go up to central table to fill your cup. Not even any milk on the table.

Nespresso machine in room, only 2 capsules on arrival. If you wanted more, you had to pay for them! Absolutely ridiculous in a 4 star hotel. Also nothing to say that the soft drinks in the fridge had to be payed for! I was charged over €12 for 2 waters and a bottle of orange. No price list in room or notice to say that all drinks would be charged for. We thought they were complimentary as in many 4 star hotels.

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Helen

9.1

July 2022

It's the perfect location to explore Porto. Several lovely restaurants and bars outside the hotel. Only 15mins walk into the centre. Room was very comfortable. Air con, and comfy beds. Staff are lovely. A nice breakfast and reasonably priced drinks at the bar. We spent our honeymoon here, and they kindly put a bottle of wine and chocolate cake in our room. Highly recommend

Only thing I didn't like, which is a very small thing.There is a Nespresso machine in the room, and you only get two complimentary pods, so if you like a cuppa in your room, you need to go buy some in the supermarket.

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Amy

9.1

August 2023

The reception and restaurant area was welcoming. The whole staff team were helpful and polite. Room had plenty of space even with the additional bed. A good selection at breakfast so there was something for everyone. Bar staff of a night very polite, friendly and helpful. Prefect way to finish the night with a drink or two. We will definitely be recommending to friends and family.

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Meli

10

July 2022

Clean, beautiful, and wonderful staff. Everything was superb. The air conditioning perfect, the sheets very soft and they had 2 types of pillows big and small both not too high it too hard , just perfect. Also a very thing duvet as it was hot but with air conditioning on you need something more than just a sheet. The corridor full of art. The pictures on the website don’t do any justice to the hotel. Staff friendly and very helpful. I interacted with few but I just remember 2 names lovely and cheerful and beautiful Margarita and the wonderful and helpful Gonçalo.

I liked everything about this hotel, the only thing I could think of is that the restaurant wasn’t very popular. I think that if they provided nice food for lunch and evening would’ve been fantastic as after a hot day I would have fancied to stay there as the vie outside the hotel is fantastic.

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Jenny

9.1

August 2022

love where it is. we have a car and has been easy to find parks so Havnt needed to use the hotel park. we were upgraded to the 4th floor with a deck and lovely views of the river. we actually stayed an extra night. All the staff r amazing and nothing to much trouble. breakfast is great. The hotel is very comfortable and quiet. we will definitely be back

being picky probably a smokers smell in the room. not a big problem

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Melan1e

8.2

June 2022

There was a good choice for breakfast for us. We go for the continental breakfast. They had really nice mini croissants, and some days fresh Pineapple. The staff were excellent and were happy to make my other half a Decaffeinated coffee. The Hotel has the main tram line between Porto to Foz do Porto on the coast going right past the front. The hotel was in a quiet location, but this made access very easy. There is a very good local Restaurant just around the corner (O Caseirinho) that does excellent food at good value for money.

As the hotel is fairly small the dining room is also the corridor between the front door/lobby area to the room access. So on a busy day there can be a bit more noise. This is being very picky!

Points of Interest Around Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

Attractions

Arrábida Bridge (Ponte da Arrábida)

0.5mi

Porto Bridge Climb

0.6mi

Carmo Convent (Carmo Archaeological Museum)

0.7mi

Clérigos Church and Tower (Torre & Igreja dos Clérigos)

0.8mi

Church of São Francisco (Igreja de São Francisco)

0.8mi

Avenida dos Aliados

1mi

Ribeira

1.1mi

Dom Luis Bridge (Ponte de Dom Luis I)

1.1mi

Rua Santa Catarina

1.5mi

Matosinhos Beach

3.9mi

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira

27mi

Guimarães Castle (Castelo de Guimarães)

27.4mi

Barcelos

27.7mi

Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga)

29.8mi

Amarante

30mi

Amenities of Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Elevator

Stay rules - Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Vila Gale Porto Ribeira

At what times are check-in and check-out at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira?

For a pleasant stay at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira, guests can check in from 03:00 PM to 11:30 PM and should check out by 12:00 PM.

Is there parking at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira?

Yes, there is parking available at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira. The hotel offers private, on-site parking facilities. Please note that parking charges may apply and reservations are not possible.

How much does a stay at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira cost?

At Vila Gale Porto Ribeira, prices have a starting point of $153. It's essential to note that rates might adjust based on room choice and your stay dates. Input dates for accurate rate checks.

Which room categories can I book at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira?

The Vila Gale Porto Ribeira hotel offers Twin Rooms with River View, Twin Rooms with an Extra Bed for 2 adults and 1 child, and Standard Twin Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and have a size of 161 sqft. The Twin Rooms have 2 twin beds and 1 queen size bed, while the Twin Rooms with an Extra Bed have 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed. Each room accommodates 2 adults, with the exception of the Twin Room with an Extra Bed which can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child.

What activities does Vila Gale Porto Ribeira offer?

Guests at Vila Gale Porto Ribeira can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax and unwind at the hotel's bar, indulging in delicious drinks and cocktails. For those who want to explore the city and enjoy some outdoor activities, the hotel offers bicycle rental services, allowing guests to easily and conveniently explore the beautiful city of Porto. With a bike, guests can venture out and discover the historical sites, charming streets, and stunning river views that Porto has to offer. Whether cycling along the riverbank or exploring the city's famous landmarks, guests can make the most of their time at the hotel by engaging in leisurely activities that allow them to relax, have fun, and make lasting memories.

Does Vila Gale Porto Ribeira accept credit cards?

Yes, Vila Gale Porto Ribeira accepts credit cards. In addition to credit cards, they also accept cash as a payment method.