Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown is a practical, well-liked city hotel in the Centro / Baixa shopping district, one minute on foot from the Historic Centre. Its best feature is the top of the building. The hotel lists 17º Restaurante and Bar, a rooftop-level restaurant and bar with city views, along with a rooftop terrace, so you can have a drink above the skyline without leaving your hotel. A second restaurant, Além-Mar, serves the buffet breakfast, and there is a bar and lounge. A twenty-four-hour gym, in-room safes, air conditioning, free WiFi, a concierge and a twenty-four-hour front desk cover the basics, and there are seven meeting rooms for business guests. Ten room types are listed, from Comfort doubles and twins to single rooms, family rooms and a Deluxe Panoramic Suite. The location puts Avenida dos Aliados and Bolhão Market three minutes away on foot, City Hall five minutes, Livraria Lello eleven and São Bento Station twelve. Bolhão and Trindade metro stations are five and six minutes away. The airport is about thirty-two minutes by car. There is no pool or spa and no parking, but an electric scooter pick-up and drop-off is listed. Buffet breakfast is available at a surcharge.
Why choose it
It gives you a high-up bar, a gym and a central base at a moderate level, which is a combination that is not common. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10, described as wonderful, from about 700 reviews, and the centre of Porto is at your feet. If your plans revolve around walking to the main sights and eating in the old town, the lack of a pool will not matter.
Living in it
Pick your room with care. The Comfort rooms are the standard choice, while the Deluxe Panoramic Suite and Comfort Plus options offer more space and, in some cases, better views. Family rooms are available for groups. The hotel has no parking, so plan to arrive by taxi or public transport.
One guest in July 2026 reported that the air conditioning was not working properly, so if you visit in summer, it is sensible to ask about it at check-in and report any issues quickly. Another noted that the queen beds felt closer to full size, which is worth keeping in mind if you want a large bed.
Who it suits
Solo travellers, couples and friends who want a central and sociable base, and business visitors. It is a good midpoint between a budget hotel and a luxury stay. Use the rooftop terrace for a sunset drink before dinner, and take the metro from Bolhão for quick trips to the Ribeira and the Casa da Música. Book early for peak summer weekends and during the São João festival in June, when central hotels fill up.
Why stay here
- ✓17º rooftop-level restaurant and bar
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Além-Mar breakfast restaurant
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓Concierge and 24-hour front desk
- ✓Family rooms and panoramic suite
- ✓Walk to Aliados and Bolhão Market
Good questions
Does Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown have a rooftop?+
Yes. The hotel lists a rooftop terrace and 17º Restaurante and Bar, a rooftop-level restaurant and bar with city views.
Is there parking?+
No, the hotel lists no parking. It is best reached by taxi, metro or on foot.
How far is it from Bolhão Market?+
About three minutes on foot, with Avenida dos Aliados also three minutes away and São Bento Station about twelve.
