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About the Hotel

Avenida Dos Aliados, 38, Porto, Portugal, 4000-064

Rooms Overview

Hotel Universal offers 44 rooms divided into Economic, Standard, Superior, and Superior with view categories. All rooms include air conditioning with individual control, heating, TV with cable channels, direct phone, and private bathrooms with hairdryers. Some rooms overlook Avenida dos Aliados, while others face the inner courtyard or rear buildings. Superior rooms feature a mini-bar and satellite TV. Rooms on the 6th floor are accessible via stairs from the 5th floor. Disabled-friendly rooms are available upon request.

Dining & Drinks

The hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge where guests can enjoy drinks. No onsite restaurants are listed, but Santa Catarina Street, known for its dining options, is nearby.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can play billiards onsite. Nearby activities include visits to Taylor's Port Cellars, Real Companhia Velha Cellars, and Taylor Fladgate Cellars. The hotel also offers car rentals for exploring Porto.

Location & Transport

Hotel Universal is on Avenida dos Aliados, steps from Aliados Square and Dom Pedro Monument. It is a 5-minute walk to the metro station with direct service to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (20 km away). Key landmarks within 1 km include Ribeira Square, Lello Bookshop, Oporto Coliseum, Porto Cathedral, and Ponte de Dom Luis I.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides a roundtrip airport shuttle, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Staff are available for guest inquiries. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and a first aid kit. Ironing facilities, heating, and mini-bars are available in select rooms.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Standard Double Room City View
Max:
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
City view
Heating
Air conditioning
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Small Single Room
Max:
1 person
100 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Family Room
Max:
4 persons
220 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Heating
Air conditioning
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Porto1400 ft
Airports
Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO) 9.6 mi
Vila Real (VRL) 58.0 mi
Train
São Bento train station1000 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • 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
1700 ft
Market
Mercado do Bolhao
1700 ft
Square
Avenida dos Aliados
1700 ft
Palace
Episcopal Palace of Oporto
2000 ft
Church
Clerigos Tower
1700 ft
Church
Church of Saint Ildefonso
1700 ft
Fountain
Chafariz da Rua Escura
1800 ft
Museum
Misericordia do Porto Museum and Church
1700 ft
Church
Capela dos Alfaiates
1800 ft
Art object
Monument of Pedro IV of Portugal
400 ft
Church
Church of Santa Clara
1900 ft
Terreiro Se 3
Pelourinho Se Catedral Porto
1800 ft
Mall
Rua Santa Catarina
1700 ft
Restaurants
Novo Paris
500 ft
Travessa Congregados 19
DeGema Hamburgueria Artesanal
900 ft
Rua de Passos Manuel 245
Estambul Donar Kebap & Pizza
300 ft
Rua de Samoaio Bruno 2
Bella Roma
400 ft
Rua Sampaio Bruno 19
Madureira's Acepipe
400 ft
Rua Sampaio Bruno 10
Munchie The Burger Kitchen
800 ft
Praca Dona Filipa de Lencastre 183
O Almadinha
600 ft
Rua do Almada 131
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