Hotel da BolsavsPorto A.S. 1829 Hotel
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel da Bolsa is the choice of most writers compared to Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel. Hotel da Bolsa comes in at #20 in Porto with endorsements from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
Hotel da Bolsa
Rua Ferreira Borges 101, Porto 4050-253, Portugal
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Bedrooms are compact but high-ceilinged, many with floor plans that were influenced by the building's former role as a private office." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A few steps from the Instituto do Vinho do Porto, the three-star Hotel da Bolsa has an attractive facade, but spare carpeted rooms, with small windows and not much space to move about." Full review
Michelin Guide
"On the lively Ribeira riverside district, Da Bolsa has a19C facade, although the interior has been completely refurbished in a rather dull modern style."
Oyster
Budget
"Hotel da Bolsa is a two-and-a-half-pearl property with an excellent location in Porto's historic district -- it's a short walk to Bolsa Palace, Porto Cathedral, Ribeira Square, and Sao Bento Station." Full review
Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel
Largo de Sao Domingos 50, Porto 4045-545, Portugal
From $131/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Europe’s oldest stationary shops has been converted into a modern yet cosy hotel in the heart of Porto’s downtown area." Full review
On the Grid
"This lovely hotel features large rooms, some of which offer amazing panoramic views of downtown, Ribeira. This former stationery store has been lovingly restored with glamour." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range boutique has modern-vintage decor that pays homage to the neighboring historic stationary store that opened in 1829." Full review
Independent
"Lux Hotels designed AS 1829 to weave in and out of the showroom, setting up 41 rooms in the old offices...plush velvets, caning and milky glass lighting update Portuguese classics."
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Lonely Planet
"This handsome blue townhouse sits on one of Porto’s liveliest squares, bang in the heart of Ribeira...it harbours spruce rooms with parquet floors and muted colour schemes " Full review