In the heart of Porto, São Francisco Guesthouse offers a warm retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy express check-out, luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk amidst smoke-free premises.
Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Leixoes Sea Port - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Norte Shopping - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
EXPONOR - Porto International Fair - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Porto Airport (OPO) - 15 min drive
Aguas Santas - Palmilheira Station - 8 min drive
Coimbroes Station - 10 min drive
Contumil Station - 11 min drive
Matosinhos Sul Station - 1 min walk
Brito Capelo Station - 6 min walk
Camara de Matosinhos Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
O Gaveto - 2 min walk
Thecoffee - 3 min walk
Bangkok Thai Cuisine - 4 min walk
Os Lusíadas - 4 min walk
About this property
São Francisco Guesthouse
São Francisco Guesthouse puts you just a 5-minute drive from Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal and Norte Shopping. Also, Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Matosinhos Sul Station is steps away and Brito Capelo Station is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [D'el Rei B&B, Rua de Brito Capelo 843, 4450-076 Matosinhos]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Rua de Brito Capelo 843, 4450-076 Matosinhos]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
São Francisco Guesthouse Matosinhos
São Francisco house Matosinho
Sao Francisco
São Francisco Guesthouse Guesthouse
São Francisco Guesthouse Matosinhos
São Francisco Guesthouse Guesthouse Matosinhos
Frequently asked questions
Does São Francisco Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, São Francisco Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at São Francisco Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at São Francisco Guesthouse?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at São Francisco Guesthouse.
What are the check-in and check-out times at São Francisco Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at São Francisco Guesthouse?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (22-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around São Francisco Guesthouse like?
São Francisco Guesthouse is located near Matosinhos Beach in Matosinhos Centro, a short 1-minute walk from Matosinhos Sul Station and 7 minutes' walk from Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal.
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São Francisco Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
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Beach
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What guests liked
The property's location is very close to the beach, making it a great spot for beachgoers. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
Highly recommend, wonderful stay
Me and my friends all had the most amazing experience. The staff were friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful with all of our questions and requests. The cleaning of the rooms was impeccable and the overall quality made a wonderful impression on our stay here.
Lauren
Lauren, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Very good service and well located accomodation
Aron
Aron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Nice staff, easy check in, room very efficient and comfy.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
It was a pleasant stay.
Cina
Cina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Location friendly staff
Krista
Krista, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2025
Room, location
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Easy check in, clean n comfortable
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Easy check in friendly staff . Clean and comfortable room in good location. Close to dining beach and metro.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
very good. a little noisy with the tram next to the hotel
Ricardo
Ricardo, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 15, 2025
Bare Bones, Barely
Fantastic location to stay in Matosinhos, but tiny rooms like a cell. The room had a clean, comfortable bed and a good tv, but no window, nobedside tables or lamps. The only lighting came from a skylight, one bright led in the entryway, and the bathroom. Inexpensive compared to a hotel, but nothing close to hotel service.
John
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2022
Location great ,
Kettle in room and bedside lights would be good
Susan
Susan, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2023
Room was small but we asked to upgrade and were able to get a larger room at a small cost. Very close to beach, bars and transport. Cafe underneath was very handy and pleasant.
Raymond
Raymond, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2019
Good deal - close enough to access porto
Out side of Porto but right next to tram- a lovely tiled building -
Comfy except my room was so tiny
But for the price it was fine - everyone at reception was great -
It’s easy to access Porto from here
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 13, 2023
Small but clean.
Lovely and clean,and a great location,but the stairs are a pain,with luggage (2nd floor) and the rooms are just too small. Otherwise a pleasant stay.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2023
A compact but very clean room, great location.
Room was clean, staff were friendly, great location in terms of travel (but can be noisy, not the fault of the hotel at all!)
Bathroom was compact but fully functional. Check in out of hours is across the road from São Fran but absolutely no issues with checking in.
TV, Aircon, cleaned daily.
Direct Metro into Porto (Trindade) and short walk from the beach.
Marie
Marie, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2023
Budget hotel, close to beach and restaurants
I did not know that you had to check in at another address 100 meters away. Not a big deal, but with many bags, it was cumbersome, especially needing to go across tram lines. Would be nice to have water bottles replenished each day.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 26, 2024
Room too small. Cleaner took MY towel.
Lillian
Lillian, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2023
The staff (Bruno) was really really nice and helpful. Greatly appreciated his help. Thanks !
Room was very clean and recently renovated… but The room and bathroom were very small. And the window is facing a wall :(. Quite unpleasant.
Isolation is bad, and so you can hear TV or any noise/loud voices of other rooms.
Mathilde
Mathilde, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2025
Kleines Zimmer, was total sauber war, mit funktionierender AC, tolle und sehr sauberes Badezimmer, mit sofortigen Warm Wasser!
Thomas
Thomas, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2025
Alexandre
Alexandre, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Es war eine tolle Woche in Porto. Die Unterkunft hatte genug Platz für zwei Erwachsene und eine Kind. Der Strand ist nah, gutes Essen, gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Würden wir auf jeden Fall wieder machen.
Tillmann
Tillmann, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 23, 2025
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 4, 2025
Alles war super. Es besteht die Möglichkeit, sich wiederzusehen.
Nemanja
Nemanja, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2025
Noisy
The location of the hotel is great to stay.In the center very close to the shops and also the beach. And also the ambiance af the hotel is very nice buy unfortunately because its an old place,the floor makes noise when you walk. Therefore in the hall or in the room when you or somebody walks it makes noise alot. And also because its on the main road its very noisy.