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About the Hotel

Avenida Dos Aliados, 38, Porto, Portugal, 4000-064
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Rooms with Amenities

Hotel Universal has 44 rooms in Economic, Standard, Superior, and Superior with view categories. All rooms include air-conditioning with individual control, heating, fire detection and suppression systems, a TV with cable channels, a direct phone, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms offer views of Avenida dos Aliados, while others overlook the inner courtyard or rear buildings. Certain rooms are on the 6th floor, accessible by stairs from the 5th floor. Triples are 17 Sqm. Each room offers complimentary WIFI. Pet-free rooms are available.

Dining and Drinks

Hotel Universal offers a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can visit a bar/lounge. Onsite restaurants: -. Several points of interest such as Santa Catarina Street. Several points of interest such as Ribeira Square. Several points of interest such as Lello Bookshop. Several points of interest such as Oporto Coliseum. Several points of interest such as Oporto Catedral.

Leisure Facilities

Hotel Universal provides billiards for entertainment. Other amenities include car rentals on site. The hotel provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and laundry facilities. Guests can experience activities such as Taylor's Port Cellars, Real Companhia Velha Cellars, and Taylor Fladgate Cellars.

Location and Access

Hotel Universal is in the heart of Centro/Baixa, on Rua de Santa Catarina, the main business district of Porto. You'll be centrally located in Porto, steps from Aliados Square and Dom Pedro Monument. Landmarks nearby: Porto Cathedral - 1 km, Avenida dos Aliados - 0.5 km, Clerigos Tower - 0.5 km, House of the Prince Casa do Infante - 1 km, Fernandine Wall - 1 km, Monument Church Of St Francis - 1 km, Episcopal Palace of Oporto - 0.5 km. It offers easy access to all parts of the city by foot, bus, and subway. The metro station to the airport is a 5-minute walk. UNESCO declared Porto a World Heritage site.

Hotel Universal Services

Hotel Universal offers various services. The staff is available to answer any questions. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit. Access from the 5th to the 6th floor is via stairs. You can schedule transfers, cruises on the Douro River, and a short tourist route. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room City View
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Double bed
City view
Heating
Air conditioning
Small Single Room
2 persons
9 m² 
1 Single bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Superior Twin Room
2 persons
14 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating
Air conditioning
Superior Triple Room
2 persons
20 m² 
3 Single beds
Heating
Air conditioning
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Porto400 m
Airports
Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO) 15.4 km
Vila Real (VRL) 93.3 km
Train
São Bento train station300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Avenida Dos Aliados, 38, Porto, Portugal, 4000-064
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Avenida Dos Aliados, 38, Porto, Portugal, 4000-064
Nearby
Rua Carmelitas 144 Vitória
Livraria Lello
510 m
Market
Mercado do Bolhao
510 m
Square
Avenida dos Aliados
510 m
Palace
Episcopal Palace of Oporto
580 m
Church
Clerigos Tower
510 m
Church
Church of Saint Ildefonso
510 m
Fountain
Chafariz da Rua Escura
540 m
Museum
Misericordia do Porto Museum and Church
510 m
Church
Capela dos Alfaiates
540 m
Art object
Monument of Pedro IV of Portugal
110 m
Church
Church of Santa Clara
560 m
Terreiro Se 3
Pelourinho Se Catedral Porto
530 m
Mall
Rua Santa Catarina
510 m
Restaurants
Novo Paris
130 m
Travessa Congregados 19
DeGema Hamburgueria Artesanal
270 m
Rua de Passos Manuel 245
Estambul Donar Kebap & Pizza
90 m
Rua de Samoaio Bruno 2
Bella Roma
110 m
Rua Sampaio Bruno 19
Madureira's Acepipe
100 m
Rua Sampaio Bruno 10
Munchie The Burger Kitchen
230 m
Praca Dona Filipa de Lencastre 183
O Almadinha
180 m
Rua do Almada 131
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:30
Check-out
from 01:00-11:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 10 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
41
Check-in
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Check-out
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room