Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 14 min drive
General Torres Station - 4 min drive
Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 5 min drive
São Bento Station - 24 min walk
Igreja de Massarelos Stop - 2 min walk
Cais das Pedras Stop - 2 min walk
Entre Quintas Stop - 3 min walk
Restaurants
Antiqvvm - 6 min walk
Confeitaria Portilho - 4 min walk
Taberna Cais das Pedras - 1 min walk
Semea - 1 min walk
Vincci Porto Terrace Bar - 5 min walk
About this property
Vila Galé Porto Ribeira
When you stay at Vila Galé Porto Ribeira, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, this hotel is a short five-minute drive from Porto Cathedral. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Igreja de Massarelos Stop is steps away and Cais das Pedras Stop is 2 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
67 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (EUR 15.00 per day)
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Winery tours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 15.00 per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Vila Galé Porto Ribeira Hotel
Vila Galé Ribeira Hotel
Vila Galé Ribeira
Vila Galé Porto Ribeira Hotel
Vila Galé Porto Ribeira Porto
Vila Galé Porto Ribeira Hotel Porto
Frequently asked questions
Does Vila Galé Porto Ribeira offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Vila Galé Porto Ribeira 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Vila Galé Porto Ribeira?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Vila Galé Porto Ribeira?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 15.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vila Galé Porto Ribeira?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Vila Galé Porto Ribeira?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Vila Galé Porto Ribeira and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
What's the area around Vila Galé Porto Ribeira like?
Vila Galé Porto Ribeira is located on the waterfront in Massarelos, a short 2-minute walk from Igreja de Massarelos Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Duoro River.
Vila Galé Porto Ribeira Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
6/10 Good
2 July 2024
Absolutely nothing wrong with the hotel, good value and helpful, staff were quiet good, in fact. Food was very average and the area a bit suspect. I was told not to leave anything valuable in the car which was left out the hotel overnight. The rating would be higher if I had not been there with a car.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2024
Excellent property
Rafael
Rafael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 May 2024
The property was pretty nice, the manager was questionable, and the location around the property was good because it was close to the city center, walking distance from the city center and near everything you needed.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 May 2024
Breakfast was nice.
Cooling option was not available in our room. We were told AC availability was floor by floor rather than room by room. Felt like we were being put off.
Privacy in bathroom is not good. Would not recommend to people traveling with friends.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 May 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2024
Brian
Brian, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2024
Amazing
Porto was a brief stop on my way to walk the Camino. Vila Gale was a wonderful and unique hotel. The room was comfy and modern at the same time. The rooms are also themed which add an additional dimension. The staff very friendly and breakfast was utterly delicious!
Tiassa
Tiassa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2024
Amazing experience
Amazing! Great location, excellent food and service! If you're looking for somewhere quiet, but not too far from the main attractions then this is perfect!
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Oct 2023
Rooms were nice and staff was nice but carpet in the hallways was very dirty and stained, and smelled bad.
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2023
Nice modern hotel with beautiful river views!
Suzanne Morgan
Suzanne Morgan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
Arlene
Arlene, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2023
michael
michael, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept 2023
Staff very professional amd exceptional service. Very beautiful rooms and easy to get around by walking.
Sylvie
Sylvie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2023
Well placed property by the river. Good restaurants nearby. Very quiet.
john
john, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 July 2023
Anthony
Anthony, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2023
Trevor
Trevor, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2023
Great location near trams and buses. Adequate yet confusing breakfast. Limited staffing for the restaurant but a couple of good alternatives nearby. We did have a river view, however the window was small and high. The room could benefit my hanging a bar table and chairs. No Kleenex to be had for n the room. A pet peeve of mine.
Lynn
Lynn, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2023
Excellent location with many cafes a very short walk away.
Steven
Steven, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2023
The tram into Porto ran right in front of the hotel.
Not much action at the hotel itself but some options adjacent to it.
Anthony
Anthony, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 May 2023
The Douro River
This hotel was nicely located by the river, not too far from downtown and the beach. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food options were fresh and well prepared. The morning breakfast buffet was excellent! The room was very basic with few amenities but it was clean and the beds were comfortable.