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The Gate

3.0 star property
A comfortable bed & breakfast near Porto's City Hall where travelers can enjoy a drink at the bar and find helpful staff ready to assist with local exploration

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The Gate places travelers in Porto's historic district. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace after visiting Livraria Lello. Rooms have WiFi for planning the next day's adventures. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage ensure hassle-free arrivals and departures.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Terrace

Double Room, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighborhood in Porto, The Gate is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market and Norte Shopping. Crystal Palace Gardens and Palacio das Artes are also worth visiting. Visit our Porto travel guide
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Rua Sa da Bandeira, 124, Porto, 4000-427

What's nearby

  • Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)
    Porto Historic Center
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados! The center downtown of Porto! Portugal
    Avenida dos Aliados
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A wide shot of the Bulhão Market in Porto
    Bolhao Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • porto city hall, landmark of porto, protugal
    Porto City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture
    Porto Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Pr. D. João I Stop
    1 min walk
  • São Bento Station
    3 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pastelaria Tupi
    1 min walk
  • The Social Hub
    2 min walk
  • Simpli
    1 min walk
  • Tapabento
    3 min walk
  • A Brasileira
    1 min walk

About this property

The Gate

Bed & breakfast near Ribeira Square
Located close to Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market, The Gate provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gate have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 77963/AL, 77962/AL,77954/AL, 77944/AL

Property is also known as

Gate Porto
The Gate Porto
The Gate Bed & breakfast
The Gate Bed & breakfast Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gate?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gate on Mar 8, 2026 start from CA $112, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

The Gate doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Gate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Gate?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Gate located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Majestic Café and Bolhao Market. Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Pr. D. João I Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Marcolino Santa Catarina Stop is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

The Gate Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 300 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gate was nicely located, room was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful Excellent location near restaurants shopping and tourist attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in Porto

Front desk was very helpful and stored our luggage prior to check in. Location was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect getaway

Great Hotel, Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talisa

Liked: Amenities
Had a superb stay at The Gate! Clean, comfortable room. Easy walking distance to everything I wanted to see and do. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. Location was great for exploring the city. Bakery two doors down. Outdoor market in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and so frrendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amadeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Very clean. Perfect service. Beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean, quiet, great location, friendly staff, no issue finding dinning and shopping close to the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location and nice breakfast

Nice hotel, centrally located. Great breakfast for a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location. Front desk Hillary was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Good location Many good breakfast options nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location near train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place close to lots of attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

YO WEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Very good location in Porto, 5mins walk from Sao bento station, room is clean and bright, staff are friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property had everything we required for our stay. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very polite and friendly staff all round good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

Perfect location, lovely room and a great balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, helpful staff and good sized rooms. Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaKendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing staff! The location was central to most things.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great checkin, Angel was very helpful, and attentive. Location is awesome, walkable to many places.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Amenities
the staff was amazing😀
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very lovely hotel

Really lovely hotel with extremely nice staff and a lovely breakfast room and terrace. Very nice clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023