Canto de Luz

I couldn't recommend this hotel enough. The only reason not to is fear of missing out next time we're in Porto.||The breakfast was a particular highlight. Every day starts with a different fresh fruit, artisan bread and pastry, alongside optional favourites (yogurt, granola, eggs) and a special (French toast, waffles, omelettes). ||The hotel itself was comfortable, spacious and with great decor. The space includes a garden, heated pool and dining area with an open kitchen (the dining room hosts events too!).||As with anything good, the people play the biggest part. So thank you to all the staff who made our stay so memorable, comfortable and ultimately special.||Matt & Katie

This place is incredible. Our room (urban retreat I) was spacious and clean, also packed to the brim with amenities. The daily breakfast included was absolutely wonderful and the staff are excellent. Everyone on site truly seemed like they were passionate about their work and enjoyed being there. Definitely recommend checking out one of their wine tastings (we opted for the port tasting, as it is in Porto)

We researched MANY hotels, VRBO apartments, Inns, and more, and decided on Canto de Luz. It did not disappoint. We stayed in a City Suite on the 3rd floor. Spacious room, with a wonderful view. Loved the blackout shutters for sleeping and the comfortable bed. The Alexa was a nice touch, and we found ourselves using it to get the weather forecast and listen to music. The bathroom was also spacious, with a large shower, a towel warmer, and a large mirror.||The kitchen/breakfast area was also lovely. When we arrived we were warmly welcomed by Zuzanna and treated to a wonderful cappuccino. Breakfast each day was tasty — we loved the Portuguese treats that were served every day and the rotating special breakfast option! We felt very taken care of with a car arranged for us to go to the airport, and breakfast made "to-go" on our early morning days. We even had a chance to use the pool--refreshing after a long day of walking the city. When we return to Porto, we will not have to research where to stay...we will return to Canto de Luz!

When we arrived at Canto de Luz we did question what we had booked as it looked so nondescript from the street. However we need not have worried. The location is excellent being within walking distance of many shops, bars, restaurants and attractions.||Once inside the building it opens up to some bright airy spaces. Our room was bright, cool, comfortable and very quiet despite being in the middle of the city. The black out shutters work very well and we slept well while in Porto.||The outside areas including the pool and loungers are a real haven from the busy city.||Staff were very friendly but it didn’t have a small hotel feel. There are a large number of staff due to the other activities hosted by the hotel (wine tasting and cookery demos). We were asked every morning for our name and room number, like a chain hotel. ||Breakfast has a small menu of a daily pastry and bread, with little portions of ham & cheese, fruit and granola and fried or scrambled eggs. If you love sweet treats you’ll love this breakfast. However, most options were a little too sweet for my taste with the daily special, fruits, yoghurt and granola having added sugar, syrup or honey. I would have preferred a buffet selection with some wholemeal bread, natural yoghurt, and some savoury alternatives.||Overall, the location, room, friendly staff and outside areas make it a great choice when visiting Porto and an enjoyable venue to spend a few days.

We absolutely loved Canto De Luz Hotel in Porto. Everything at this hotel was as close to perfect as possible. Friendly staff, beautiful room that felt like a little apartment in the city. Amazing breakfast every morning. Really liked the location as well. Several little restaurants right on the same street or within a sort walk. I will 100% recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Porto.

A fantastic stay in a wonderful house. It was discrete, understated, quirky, comfortable and very restful.||Close to the Trindade metro station (transfer from the airport) and accessible to all of the most interesting locations within Porto, although the area is a little hilly we found walking easy enough.||We stayed in the Urban2 appartment, the space was wonderful and so much better than a standard square "vanilla" hotel room. Very comfortable bed and sofa with outside area and a great bathroom with walk in shower ||Perhaps the best bit - the staff were all extremely friendly and persistently helpful. Chatting over the breakfast service and showing real interest in what we were planning. Always sharing excellent local knowledge and offering advice on where to go and how to get there. We were having difficulty booking one visit as they only accepted Portuguese bank transfer, a member of staff extend us the courtesy of paying from their own account and we refunded to her in cash - it seemed that anything we requested would not be too much trouble. ||Breakfast was not what some might have come to expect it is not a buffet but they provide local pastries, home made granola, local yoghurts and cheese with different bread rolls everyday. The fresh orange juice was FRESH.||Porto obviously has many opportunities to eat out and closer to the Canto there are lots that are not part of the mainstream tourist attraction, they provided good food at excellent value and the ubiquitous wonderful Portuguese wine.

Simply the cutest boutique hotel in Porto. If you blink you will walk right past the door but once you are inside the 3 story building holds a kitchen where the make the best made to order breakfast and coffee (along with wine tasting and cooking classes), a magical wine dispenser, cute work nooks, a sunroom, garden and pool. Not to mention to staff (hello Hannah) who are so kind and always around for whatever you need (including personal recommendations on what to do or where to eat). A must stay when in Porto.

We loved our stay at Canto de Luz! The building and our room were large and beautiful! The location was perfect for our needs, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful! My dad still raves about the comfortable beds. We had to leave every day of our stay before they served breakfast, so the staff made us delicious take-away breakfasts every day. I highly recommend and will definitely stay here on our next trip to Porto!