Rail & regional connections
The Alfa Pendular (AP) train runs Lisbon to Porto in under 3 hours with reliable onboard WiFi. Regional Douro line departures from Porto-São Bento offer some of Europe’s most scenic rail journeys.
Explore Portugal destinations
Featured Portugal flagships
Marquês Garden House by Olivia€€€Romantic boutique guesthouse featuring a lush private garden and heated outdoor pool.Check availability →
Porto Coliseum Hotel€€Thematic boutique hotel beside Coliseu do Porto with panoramic rooftop lounge bar.Check availability →
The Rebello - Hotel & Spa€€€€Five-star luxury aparthotel and Roman-inspired spa along the Gaia riverbank facing Porto.Check availability →
Pousada do Porto - Rua das Flores€€€€18th-century palace hotel with indoor pool on pedestrianized Rua das Flores in Porto.Check availability →
PortoBay Hotel Teatro€€€Dramatic 4-star theatrical boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Porto near São Bento.Check availability →
The Yeatman€€€€Luxury wine resort perched above Gaia port lodges with 2-Michelin-star dining and Ribeira views.Check availability →
Torel 1884 Suites & Apartments€€€€Check-in time is at 3:00 pm and check-out time is at 12:00 pm.Check availability →
Casa Camélia€€€Intimate riverside boutique retreat with serene tiered garden terraces facing the Douro.Check availability →
Practical travel notes
What to know when planning a trip to Portugal
Tourist taxes & local charges
Municipal tourist taxes (taxa municipal de dormida) are levied in Porto, Lisbon, and several coastal Algarve municipalities, typically €2–€2.50 per person per night for guests aged 13 and over.