Canto de Luzvs1872 River House
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, 1872 River House is preferred by most writers compared to Canto de Luz Guesthouse. 1872 River House ranks #13 in Porto with positive reviews from 5 reviews like Time Out, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Canto de Luz
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Rua do Almada, 539, Porto, Portugal
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
- Air Conditioning
The Telegraph8.0
"The four-bedroom Canto de Luz is an unsuspecting treasure in uptown Porto." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Ah oui, this French-run guesthouse, just a five-minute walk from Trindade metro, is a delight." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Portugal is positively stuffed with extraordinary hotels, but this one stands out by virtue of its sheer uniqueness: a once-abandoned house in a residential section of Porto, after a very..." Full review
1872 River House
Tablet
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
On the Grid
Time Out
Independent
Frommer's Michelin Guide
Rua Do Infante D. Henrique, 133, Porto 4050-298, Portugal
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
Tablet19.4
"For all its old-world charm and tourist appeal, Porto — one of the oldest settlements in Europe — comes up a little short with respect to attractive hotels. That’s why it’s important to..." Full review
Afar Magazine "In one of the most distinguished Oporto locations, the Ribeira, 1872 River House is a charming 8 rooms guest house inviting us to discover the best views over Douro." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A small and welcoming river-front hotel at the heart of Porto’s old town." Full review
On the Grid "This hotel is very well located in Ribeira." Full review
Time Out "What gives name to this River House is the footbridge of iron and colorful stained glass that gives access to this beautiful house of the century XIX." Full review
Independent "Refreshed weathered-stone walls and chipper whitewashed furnishings give the light-filled rooms a country-house feel...breakfast room serving punchy juice and fresh fruit juts out over the river path"
Best Porto hotels for style, location and value for money
January 11, 2022
Frommer's "Half the eight rooms look out right onto the Douro, a few have balconies. The decor is in natural stone, wood and azulejos...there's a comfortable lounge for relaxing and gazing out along the river." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"For all its old-world charm and tourist appeal, Porto — one of the oldest settlements in Europe — comes up a little short with respect to attractive hotels. That’s why it’s important to..." Full review
Rough Guide
