HOTEL UNIVERSAL - Porto Avenida Aliados 38 4000-064

Avenida Aliados 38, Porto, 4000-064 Portugal

Near Porto Historic Center

7.8

Average

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

Its central location puts you steps from Porto Historic Center and within easy walking distance of Livraria Lello, Bolhão Market and Porto Cathedral, and it offers complimentary WiFi, an on-site café and bar, 24-hour front desk with concierge services, an airport shuttle for a fee, and pet-friendly rooms (pet fee applies).

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Breakfast available (surcharge)

Free WiFi

Pets allowed

Billiards or pool table

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Property Description

With a stay at Hotel Universal, you'll be centrally located in Porto, steps from Porto Historic Center and 5 minutes by foot from Bolhao Market. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Livraria Lello and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Porto Cathedral.

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Porto City Hall - 0.2 mi
Clerigos Church - 0.2 mi
Museu de Historia Natural - 0.3 mi
Carmelitas Church - 0.3 mi
Porto Cathedral - 0.3 mi
Center for Portuguese Photography - 0.3 mi
City Centre Porto - 0.4 mi
Ferreira Borges Market - 0.4 mi
Dom Luis I Bridge - 0.4 mi
Infante Square - 0.4 mi
Ribeira Square - 0.5 mi
Church of Sao Francisco - 0.5 mi
Shopping Torrinha - 0.6 mi
University of Porto - 0.6 mi
Crystal Palace Gardens - 0.8 mi
Museum of Port Wine - 0.8 mi
Hospital Militar - 1.1 mi
Rotunda da Boavista - 1.2 mi
Casa da Musica - 1.3 mi
Dragao Stadium - 1.7 mi
Estádio do Bessa - 2.0 mi
Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art - 2.7 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Hotel Residencial Universal is a small Budget Hotel located in the heart of the city of Oporto, with a multilingual welcoming and helpful reception. The Hotel offers small but very comfortable rooms all with private bathrooms with hair dryer, air-conditioning, heating, satellite TV and direct dial telephone. Basic and standard rooms have internal view, and panoramic rooms overlook the street. Breakfast is free to all guests and includes bread, croissants, yogurts, cheese, ham, hot drinks (coffee, tea, milk) and orange juice. Internet (hotel computer or wireless) is an extra service and fees apply. Hotel Residencial Universal is situated in the elegant Avenida dos Aliados in the heart of Oporto's historical centre, surrounded by some of the city's most splendid architecture jewels, like the town hall, S. Bento railway station and Clerigos tower. In a privileged location Hotel Residencial Universal enjoys easy access to all parts of the city, on foot, by bus and by metro. The railway station is just 2 minutes away on foot and the airport 20/30 minutes away on public transports

Local Attractions

River front; Clérigos Tower;: S Bento Station; Magestic Coffe; Lello Library; S. Francis church; Bolsa Palace, etc...

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 11:30 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2012

Floors: 6

Rooms: 44

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 44

Handicap Rooms: 1

Suites: 0

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 0

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Km

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Km

Ownership: Joaquim Macedo Cª lda

Total Taxes: 6.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: individual: 48h from arrival free cancellation, after or non show pay 1st night. Group: until 3 weeks from arrival free cancellation; until 2 weeks from arrival 50% cancellation fee; until 1 week from arrival 100% cancellation fee.

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Accessible airport shuttle
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Billiards or pool table
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 11:30 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Concierge services
Distance from property (ft) - 3281
Distance from property (km) - 1
Distance from property (miles) - 1
Elevator
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 1
Multilingual staff
No cribs (infant beds) available
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 15
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 33
Pets allowed
Professional property host/manager
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Airport & Shuttle Info

Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO)is 11 km from Hotel there's serveral transport available: metro, bus, taxi and shuttle service.

Oui ! Une navette aéroport est disponible.

Renseignements sur les navettes locales:

Breakfast Information

breakfast it's optional. cost's 4.95€ per person and includes: hot and cold drinks, bread and croissant, cheese and ham, jam and butter, yogurt, fruit and cereals.

Pet Friendly?

small pets allowed on request (not all rooms), 1 pet per room, fees applies

Maximum number of pets per room 1

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 33

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 15

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

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. Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4) Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night (3281 ft away) Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night Service animals are exempt from fees Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

One child 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Confeitaria do Bolhão - Traditional Portuguese bakery and café, known for its pastries and coffee - 850m

Lunch Cantina 32 - Modern Portuguese cuisine in a trendy, relaxed setting on Rua das Flores - 900m

Dinner DOP by Rui Paula - High-end dining offering innovative takes on traditional Portuguese dishes - 1.2km

Activity Livraria Lello - One of the world's most beautiful bookstores, with an iconic staircase and unique architecture - 750m

Day 2

Breakfast Majestic Café - Historic café known for its Belle Époque interior and light meals - 1km

Lunch Mercado Bom Sucesso - Modern market with a variety of food stalls offering local and international dishes - 3.1km

Dinner Casa Guedes - Famous for its pork sandwiches and casual dining atmosphere - 2km

Activity Palácio de Cristal Gardens - Beautiful gardens offering panoramic views of the Douro River and Porto - 2.3km

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Hotel Universal

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:30 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel Universal have?

There are 44 rooms in the property.

What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Universal?

breakfast it's optional. cost's 4.95€ per person and includes: hot and cold drinks, bread and croissant, cheese and ham, jam and butter, yogurt, fruit and cereals.

Is there a pool at Hotel Universal?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

Is Hotel Universal pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. small pets allowed on request (not all rooms), 1 pet per room, fees applies

Is there shuttle service at Hotel Universal?

Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO)is 11 km from Hotel there's serveral transport available: metro, bus, taxi and shuttle service.