BABEL puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Porto Cathedral and Ribeira Square. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, this guest house is within a 15-minute walk of Porto Historic Center. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Pr. da Liberdade Stop is steps away and Clérigos Stop is 2 minutes.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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 cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Kitchenette
Kitchen island
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. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 31192
Also known as
BABEL Porto
BABEL Guesthouse
BABEL Guesthouse Porto
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at BABEL?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at BABEL?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at BABEL.
What are the check-in and check-out times at BABEL?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at BABEL?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (19-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near BABEL?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does BABEL have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a microwave and a kitchen island.
What's the area around BABEL like?
BABEL is a short 2-minute walk from Pr. da Liberdade Stop and 6 minutes' walk from Porto Cathedral.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Oct 16, 2024
Bit weird not seeing anyone on arrival but it did work out okay. My room was absolutely fine.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Roger
Roger, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Really awesome location for walking. There were restaurants and shops all over the place.
Michael
Michael, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Modern apartment on an ancient street in the heart of the old town. Lots of space.
Don
Don, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Amazing modern rooms in perfect location
Babel was AMAZING! We got an upgrade to the apartment and it didn’t disappoint. So modern and clean, in the most traditional part of town. The sister restaurant below is also incredible. The only minor problem was communicating with the staff (it is unmanned), so we were a bit unsure how to check-in. But once we got in touch, everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Evan
Evan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Great find
Great place to stay as this was near all amenities. There was a mini supermarket nearby, tourist attractions and the room we had had doors that closed off the noise from the busy main street. The place was on the second floor above the restaurant with a great shower, had a fridge and a mini area to prepare/store food. The only thing was bins weren't emptied daily but we could take that to a bin outside.
Diane
Diane, 4-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
May 14, 2024
Beautiful room once I got in but very hard to get in the building. I arrived to Porto a few hours early via train and wanted to see if I could leave my bags with the property prior to check in. Unfortunately they don't send checkin information prior to checkin time, at least in my case. I was able to find another number to talk to someone on Whatsapp but I found the face to face interaction rather rude after dragging my luggage and myself uphill. My stay there once I got past checkin was fine and close to much of what downtown has to offer. I never had to get on a bus, however I did get a Bolt ride to the airport.
My advice to this property is to double-down on its communication with its guests prior to arrival. Let folks know what to expect at least 6 hours before they are expected to arrive, especially if they want to operate without a front desk associate. It will make a world of difference for your business in happy returning guests.
Katie
Katie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 10, 2024
Our room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the location is excellent. Everything is within easy walking distance and the Trasca restaurant just 50m served excellent tapas. I would recommend it however be aware, there is NO information available in the hotel as the front desk is deserted, the duvet cover was stained which we advised them of on the first night and the next evening they finally saw our message and wanted to leave it until we left but finally agreed and someone came to change it. This is also the only place we have ever stayed that did not have any soap in the shower or sink, never mind shampoo. Those last items were annoyances but didn’t impact our stay.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
The space was just as adverstised, with easy communication via email. Accomondating our late check out was a life saver.
scott
scott, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Adrien
Adrien, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
편리한 위치, 멋진 룸!
사진에서 봤던것보다 훨씬 멋진 룸 상태였고 위치 최고입니다! 다만 프론트가 없어 도움받을 사람 없있고 한국서는 잘 안쓰는 whatsapp으로 출입 방법 안내 문자 보내 준다는데 저는 받질못해 처음 체크인할때 상당히 힘들었습니다
Jinki
Jinki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Çok memnun kaldık.
Çok iyi organize edilmiş düzen içinde, kısa bir tatil için temiz, kullanışlı, merkezi konumda bir konaklama yeri.
Murat
Murat, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Excellent. I had a lovely room, extremely spacious and very clean. Highly recommend. Will definitely try to go back if I am back in Porto!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 2024
A la cocina le falta un fregadero para enjuague del menaje que utiliza, no tener que ir al aseo a lavarlo
Pedro
Pedro, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Nice and very good location
Genevieve
Genevieve, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
This is an AWESOME hotel and location to visit Porto! We love our stay. Thank you.
Luisa Fernanda
Luisa Fernanda, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 18, 2024
la unica situacion, es dificil comunicarse con las chicas que atienden ya que no hablan mas que portugues. de ahi en mas es perfecta para la ubicacion, limpia, espaciosa, silenciosa. todo perfecto.
ximena
ximena, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 16, 2024
Hotellet var stängt
Robin
Robin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2024
De manera general, buen alojamiento en todos los aspectos. Desgraciadamente, la habitación en la que estábamos estaba justo encima del restaurante al cual se accede por la calle paralela y se oía mucho ruído a la hora de la cena y hasta las 12 de la noche, e incluso más tarde.
Maria Luisa
Maria Luisa, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 26, 2024
El alojamiento esta en el punto perfecto de la ciudad para moverte. A la habitación le falla que no tiene televisión y que la calefacción va por aire acondicionado, nosotros tuvimos muchas lluvias durante el viaje y costaba muchisimo que se secara la ropa.