Pensão França

2.0 star property
Guest house near Ribeira Square in Porto

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Economy Twin Room (Shared Shower)
Lobby
Economy Double Room (Shared Shower)
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Praça Gomes Teixeira, 7, Porto, 4050-290
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Livraria Lello
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clerigos Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room (Shared Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Twin Room (Shared Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Porto

Heart of Porto.A stay at this Centro / Baixa pension places you steps from Livraria Lello and within a 10-minute walk of Avenida dos Aliados. Also, Ribeira Square is within half a mile (1 km) and Porto Historic Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Livraria Lello - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Carmo Stop - 1 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 7 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith - Brunch & Cocktails - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Padaria Ribeiro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Leitaria da Quinta do Paço - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cervejaria do Carmo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Piolho / Âncora D'Ouro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Pensão França

Guest house near Ribeira Square in Porto
Pensão França offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Porto pension is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Pensão França offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Porto pension provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 5641/AL

Property is also known as

Pensão França Motel Porto
Pensão França Porto
Pensão França
Pensão França Porto
Pensão França Pension
Pensão França Pension Porto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pensão França to the airport?

Pensão França is 11.8 mi (39-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pensão França?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pensão França on Jun 30, 2026 start from CA $74, 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.

Does Pensão França have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pensão França.

How close is Pensão França to the beach?

This pension is 7.7 mi (36-min drive) from Matosinhos Beach and 14 mi (41-min drive) from Espinho Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pensão França offer free breakfast?

Pensão França does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pensão França?

No, there is no casino at this pension, but Casino Espinho (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Pensão França?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Pensão França?

Free parking is not available at this pension.

Does Pensão França have a pool?

Pensão França does not have a pool.

Does Pensão França have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this pension.

How close is Pensão França to downtown Porto?

Pensão França is 0.7 mi away from Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória.

Pensão França Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 198 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , friendly staff , nice firm bed , hot shower with good water pressure 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Piyush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great budget stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean and well placed in the city. Perfect for a short stay in Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location and a perfect stay! I’d go there again any time!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, easy access to the historical center of Porto
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. AMAZING location. Exactly what I expected for the price. I felt like I was sleeping in my grandma’s guest bedroom. It was perfect. Clean. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap hotel in the center, don’t have to commute anywhere
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and affordable accommodation for those who want to explore Porto. For the price, don't expect anything luxurious, but it's very convenient for one or two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice woman in the lobby. Great location! Older hotel but great location to see Porto!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

HWEI KEN

Liked: Staff & service
It was a bit shocking when I saw the room but short stay will be alright. The staffs are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations in a quiet area. Minutes walking to the main center. Staff is courteous & communicative. Bathroom always clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bella

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

Nice stay

Old fashioned, but good for the lost cost of the stay. Centrally located and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff, allow bag storage if early or after check -out. You are in middle of everything, excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner, Marina, is a tremendous source of tips and good information.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
A great first night place in a great location. There are a lot of steps to conquer. It’s old and dated but perfect for a place to sleep and get up early to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok , if you don’t need much komfort , stay here . It’s clean and they are very helpfull .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Great location. First time I've had to say this on Hotels, but I had big problems with bedbugs in my room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great for short stay

Had a roof top room which was amazing. Pretty view. Great and clean. Near city center. Only down side is no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

good location for exploring

perfect location for exploring Porto lots of dining options surrounding. room was good for solos. bed was too firm for me and squeaked everytime i rolled.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paolo

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

Pleasant stay in Porto

Cozy and comfortable structure, located in a strategic area in front of the Rectorate of the University of Porto, the Pensão França was really a very pleasant surprise. The friendly and helpful staff, a very high level of cleanliness, the comfort of the beds and the functionality of the bathroom made our stay truly unforgettable. The WI-FI signal is also excellent. A wide selection of restaurants in the area. Really recommendable
Front door
Double bedroom
Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place is older, somewhat tired, and the shower is shared amongst the guests (which is an issue for some). Good location and price. Wifi was good. Must walk up a flight of stairs to get to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What was good: Very central, everything worked well, nice view on the square, clean. What was bad: very loud outside, old furnishing and rooms. All in all a good place to stay if you can sleep in a noisy environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bedbugs

We were not alone there-my boyfriend got bitten by bedbugs all over the body😥.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tuija

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Outdated, but good for a few nights

As others have commented and is apparent from the pictures, everything is rather old and some refurbishing would help a lot. Yet, everything in my room was clean and I did not see any signs of bedbugs (I checked quite neurotically!). The room was very small. The location was excellent but there is a bit of noise from the streets. All in all a good option for a few nights with this price if you do not intend to spend a lot of time in your room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025