Jualis Guest House

Stayed for a couple of nights and this place is fine for that length of time. Our room was smallish, but ok for a couple with a carry-on suitcase and a personal bag each. It was perfectly clean, as was the renovated bathroom. Good water pressure and available hot water. Our bed was a bit hard, which might be uncomfortable for some people. There was a TV in our room and many English language channels are available. There was also a USB port in the TV so we could have brought some movies from home if we wanted to watch anything. The owner and staff are excellent. Really friendly are make a big effort to ensure you have a comfortable stay. English is spoken but not fluently. Spanish or French would also help if you cannot speak Portugese. The breakfast was ok, some bread rolls with ham, tea/coffee/hot chocolate, sliced cheese and meat. There's a nice courtyard area with BBQ and pizza oven, as well as chairs to relax in. The kitchen is equipped if you want to make your own meals. The location is good, a 10-15 minute walk to the old town depending on where you want to go. It's also close to the main coach/bus station if you want to take a trip to villages in the area. It's also a 8-10 min walk to Campanha, where you can take a regional train to the coast south of Porto and the nice beaches there. Note - you can only pay for Metro travel with a contactless card if it is Visa. So for the most part, you may need to still buy an Andante and load trips to it.

Great room with aircon in central Porto, ideal for budget-conscious travellers. Breakfast is available for 3 euros. QR code reader on my phone would have made check-in a breeze… En suite bathroom is great in a guest house. Only 15 min walk from bus and train station but up a hill, so make sure your bags are light and you are fit!