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1872 River House by Olivia

4.0 star property
This charming B&B in Porto combines warm hospitality with historic character, creating a welcoming haven where travelers can raise a glass to memorable experiences

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1872 River House by Olivia, in Porto's heart, offers a cozy retreat with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Its prime location is near Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$5,772
NT$6,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

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Superior Room, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Charm Room with City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Charm Room with City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Centro / Baixa, a neighborhood in Porto, 1872 River House by Olivia is near a metro station and on a river. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matosinhos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alfandega Congress Center or Crystal Palace Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Porto travel guide
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Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 133, Porto, 4050-080

What's nearby

  • Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)
    Porto Historic Center
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribeira Square featuring a city, dining out and cafe lifestyle
    Ribeira Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge
    Dom Luis I Bridge
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture
    Porto Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avenida dos Aliados! The center downtown of Porto! Portugal
    Avenida dos Aliados
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Infante Stop
    1 min walk
  • São Bento Station
    10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café do Cais
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Terreiro
    1 min walk
  • Mescla
    2 min walk
  • Wine Quay Bar
    2 min walk

About this property

1872 River House by Olivia

Upscale bed & breakfast near Ribeira Square
Close to Porto Cathedral and Dom Luis I Bridge, 1872 River House by Olivia has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1872
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 38 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 17264/AL

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

1872 River House B&B Porto
1872 River House B&B
1872 River House Porto
1872 River House
1872 River House
1872 River House by Olivia Porto
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast Porto

Frequently asked questions

Is 1872 River House by Olivia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1872 River House by Olivia?

As of 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1872 River House by Olivia on 2026/3/10 start from NT$5,772, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 1872 River House by Olivia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 1872 River House by Olivia?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does 1872 River House by Olivia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 38 per vehicle applies.

Where is 1872 River House by Olivia located?

Located in Centro / Baixa, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Duoro River and Ribeira Square. Porto Historic Center and Porto Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Infante Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Ribeira Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

1872 River House by Olivia Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 331 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, wonderful location and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, comfortable rooms, beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald Francis

Quaint, clean and awesome location. Great breakfast and attentive staff. As we don’t have mobility challenges, it was a “top drawer experience”
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel van den

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, incredible staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing quaint little spot with wonderful staff and service! AMAZING location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff very accommodating. Location is excellent can walk everywhere highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

catherine Fellistas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
excellent Proximity to restaurants/shopping/sightseeing walkable Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem on the Douro River. The staff were welcoming, kind and attentive. Thank you Maria for your incredible hospitality. The hotel is quaint and beautifully appointed and the breakfast was wonderful. We would love to return to this very special place and of course we highly recommend it to travellers who are looming for something special.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our river-view room. The bed was comfy and the room was cozy. We only stayed for one night and had an early morning all-day Douro Valley tour so the woman at the desk offered to make us box lunches to take with us since we would miss breakfast that day. She also kindly allowed us to store our luggage at the hotel while we were on our tour.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and welcoming. We would have appreciated more wardrobe space and tea/coffee making facilities in the room but it was adequate for the duration of our stay. We felt the hotel was understaffed but the staff on duty were friendly and always willing to assist. The river view was superb from our room, and we would certainly consider staying at this hotel again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Location is perfect. Staff is friendly. Excellent little free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely small hotel. Bruna was incredible, best service one could imagine. Room 4 looked out over the river with a sweet balcony and an so comfortable bed. Great breakfast and wonderful location as you can walk to most places. Cannot recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Georgie

great location overlooking the Douro Charming old hotel, beautifully restored Fabulous breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely staff, a great breakfast in the mornings. The room was clean and welcoming. Great choice !!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend. Great location.

Excellent location and a great hotel. We very much enjoyed our stay. Easy access to the river area and nice walk across river. Service was great. Good breakfast and they provided filtered water throughout stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location is wonderful and the staff was excellent. The property is so small that it lacks some amenities but it’s a trade off to the location and the special feel of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous and charming location in the historic river front area. Breakfast was fantastic and the hotel front desk, especially Luis, went out of his way to give suggestions, lend a hand, share maps, and engage in wonderful conversation!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were extremely professional and nice. Small hotel in an excellent location, can't beat the price, rooms are renovated with quality fixtures. If you care about location then this is the place to stay in Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the a river Douro from our room. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn't have had better in Porto

Excellent location and base to explore Porto from. Could not have had better. Hotel rooms were very nice and loved the exposed stone work in the rooms and lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for us. Right on the water. Numerous restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small boutique hotel has rooms right on the Douro River. The view was amazing! Located in the historic old town, it was convenient to walk everywhere. The room and bathroom were large and roomy, and the bed and linens were comfortable. Breakfast included was very good, with many fresh fruits, breads, and eggs to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is right on the river in an excellent location near lots of great restaurants, shops and excursions. The room was just as described, the bed was comfortable and the view was wonderful. The staff were great and the breakfast was very good. We had a few glitches at no fault of the property and they took responsibility and made our stay pleasant as possible. The parking is difficult in this area so if you can arrive without a car, that is best. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would love to stay here again!

Wonderful location in old Porto. Staff were very accommodating and the free breakfast was superb with hot and cold selections. Coffee, beer and port wine available all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Fresh breakfast every morning in the common area overlooking the river. Room was extremely comfortable overlooking the river and Gaia. Beautiful facility along the river in historic Porto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025