In the heart of Porto, Pensão França offers a welcoming atmosphere with laundry facilities and a bar. Unwind in your room with free WiFi or store your luggage safely.
Pensão França offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Livraria Lello and Porto Cathedral. Also, Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Carmo Stop and Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop are just steps away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
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
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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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.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 5641/AL
Also known as
Pensão França Motel Porto
Pensão França Porto
Pensão França
Pensão França Porto
Pensão França Pension
Pensão França Pension Porto
Frequently asked questions
Does Pensão França offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pensão França 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 Pensão França?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Pensão França?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Pensão França.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pensão França?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Pensão França?
No, this pension doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (19-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Pensão França like?
Pensão França is in Centro / Baixa, a short 1-minute walk from Carmo Stop and 15 minutes' walk from Porto Historic Center.
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Reviews
Pensão França Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Marina
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
Hotel is clean and well placed in the city. Perfect for a short stay in Porto.
Lee
Lee, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Cheap hotel in the center, don’t have to commute anywhere
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Great accommodations in a quiet area. Minutes walking to the main center. Staff is courteous & communicative. Bathroom always clean
Heather
Heather, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 10, 2023
Great budget stay
Piyush
Piyush, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2025
Outdated, but good for a few nights
As others have commented and is apparent from the pictures, everything is rather old and some refurbishing would help a lot. Yet, everything in my room was clean and I did not see any signs of bedbugs (I checked quite neurotically!). The room was very small. The location was excellent but there is a bit of noise from the streets. All in all a good option for a few nights with this price if you do not intend to spend a lot of time in your room!
Tuija
Tuija, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2022
Central location, easy access to the historical center of Porto
Albert
Albert, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2024
Very good and affordable accommodation for those who want to explore Porto. For the price, don't expect anything luxurious, but it's very convenient for one or two nights.
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Nice woman in the lobby. Great location! Older hotel but great location to see Porto!
Francoise
Francoise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2024
Nice stay
Old fashioned, but good for the lost cost of the stay. Centrally located and kind staff.
Bella
Bella, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2024
It was ok , if you don’t need much komfort , stay here . It’s clean and they are very helpfull .
Kirsten
Kirsten, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 7, 2024
Great location.
First time I've had to say this on Hotels, but I had big problems with bedbugs in my room
Marilyn
Marilyn, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2023
Very pleasant staff, allow bag storage if early or after check -out. You are in middle of everything, excellent location.
Phillip
Phillip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2023
The owner, Marina, is a tremendous source of tips and good information.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2024
Great for short stay
Had a roof top room which was amazing. Pretty view. Great and clean. Near city center. Only down side is no elevator.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2024
good location for exploring
perfect location for exploring Porto lots of dining options surrounding. room was good for solos. bed was too firm for me and squeaked everytime i rolled.
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2023
Pleasant stay in Porto
Cozy and comfortable structure, located in a strategic area in front of the Rectorate of the University of Porto, the Pensão França was really a very pleasant surprise. The friendly and helpful staff, a very high level of cleanliness, the comfort of the beds and the functionality of the bathroom made our stay truly unforgettable. The WI-FI signal is also excellent. A wide selection of restaurants in the area. Really recommendable
paolo
paolo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2023
What was good:
Very central, everything worked well, nice view on the square, clean.
What was bad:
very loud outside, old furnishing and rooms.
All in all a good place to stay if you can sleep in a noisy environment.
Natalie
Natalie, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
May 16, 2023
The place is older, somewhat tired, and the shower is shared amongst the guests (which is an issue for some). Good location and price. Wifi was good. Must walk up a flight of stairs to get to the hotel.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 12, 2024
Bedbugs
We were not alone there-my boyfriend got bitten by bedbugs all over the body😥.
Christel
Christel, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 17, 2024
You get what you pay for. Rough and ready but hot water, clean sheets and easy walking access to the wonderful city. Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues. Not much English but welcoming. Squeaky beds so not the best for a honeymoon 😂😜
Selena
Selena, 7-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 13, 2024
I was bitten by bed bugs. When it was brought to the staff's attention, my room was immediately changed. However, l was bitten on my foot in that room too. I did not report that, for I was checking out the next morning. I believe they're aware of the u.
Denise E
Denise E, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2024
Excellent value, great location.
Great value choice. Room was bigger that expected with a full size wardrobe and small desk/stool. We had a private bathroom which included a bidet and shower. Plenty of hot water & good pressure. No hairdryer in the room but we were supplied one on request. Marina at the desk was perfectly pleasant. Amazing location, slightly noisy as we were facing the street but we always bring earplugs anyway!