Experience Hotel Palanca's warm welcome in the heart of Porto Historic Center. Enjoy laundry facilities, car rentals on site, a bar, and multilingual staff at your fingertips. Relax with free in-room WiFi or take advantage of tour/ticket assistance to explore nearby attractions.
When you stay at Hotel Palanca, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Porto Cathedral and Livraria Lello. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Marquês Station is 7 minutes and Faria Guimarães Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
35 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 2.50 for adults and EUR 2.50 for children
Policies
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Does Hotel Palanca offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Palanca 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 Hotel Palanca?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Palanca?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Palanca?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Palanca?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (20-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Hotel Palanca like?
Hotel Palanca is a short 7-minute walk from Marquês Station and 16 minutes' walk from University of Porto.
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Reviews
Hotel Palanca Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.8
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was great value and plentiful with a good selection of options. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
clean quite well maintained property fantastic location
Caoimhe
Caoimhe, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2025
Great, friendly staff. Conveniently located. Large patio\balcony off the room. The room was next to the back of the elevator and you could hear it going up and down. The shower head kept droopping down. Nice hot water. I would recommend hotel
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
It was quiet and confortable!
Sylvie
Sylvie, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Very good for 2 stars hotel.
Petr
Petr, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Good location, super clean. Breakfast ok.All around was a good stay. Only thing we really would of like and enjoy a little refrigerator in the room
Rosser
Rosser, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Bon prix excellent emplacement
Sophie
Sophie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Great
Urvana
Urvana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2025
Super
MARTEL
MARTEL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Great affordable hotel . Clean and friendly staff .
Angie
Angie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Nicely managed hotel
Farshid
Farshid, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
The staff there was kind enough to see me off to the busstop on the day of my departure.
Tai
Tai, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2022
Good value and clean hotel with friendly staff.
Olivia
Olivia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2024
Nice hotel and great staff, breakfast could be better.
Tomas
Tomas, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 12, 2025
A surprising time travel to the 70'. very authentic, even the staff was still working there. Value for money and style. Spartan but just right. A rare find!
Vibeke
Vibeke, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2024
Good location. Comfortable clean property with helpful staff.
donald
donald, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Needed a one night stop in-between a long drive, easy to book
Pleasant stay and includes a nice little buffet breakfast.
Staff have been lovely.
Good stay
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
Comfortable, clean, friendly
Our stay at Hotel Palanca was comfortable, clean and the staff friendly. We enjoyed our stay
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2024
Nice hotel
Breakfast wasn’t good at all but everything else was great!
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2024
Parking underground was a bonus. Good beds and fairly quiet room considering that hotel is close to historic district. Good breakfast.
Wladyslaw
Wladyslaw, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2024
Everyone was very kind. The location was five star. Breakfast was free and plentiful.
William
William, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 17, 2024
Staff is helpful. Metro is close.
Celesta
Celesta, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 28, 2024
Good budget hotel
Nice and friendly, close to the metro. Breakfast very limited could almost say poor. Wifi and cleaning worked well and staff were friendly.
Ulf
Ulf, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2023
Clean, friendly staff, close to the city. The rooms were nice, bed was comfy but the pillows are a little lumpy. Great for the price.
Jo
Jo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2023
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel! Excellent service, everyone was very friendly. Only a short 30 minute walk to the centre of town. The hotel has a lot of charm and was very clean and in a quiet area. Highly recommended!
Caitlin
Caitlin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2023
It’s a family owned hotel & their attention to detail & providing good service to their guests is evident.
Unlike many of the newer, more modern hotels, the rooms are spacious & very comfortable.
The biggest appeal to me is that the hotel isn’t located in the heart of the tourist area.