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WHY WE PICKED THIS HOTEL
Most Porto trips are full-on. Here you can balance it with rooftop sunsets and an indoor-pool reset.
HOTEL DESCRIPTION
The Rebello is a stylish riverside hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia, set inside restored old wine warehouses right on the Douro. You’re looking straight across to Porto’s historic skyline, and you’re close to the port cellars and the riverside promenade, so it feels very “Porto” even though you’re technically on the Gaia side. The vibe is polished but relaxed, with a focus on comfort and a setting that does a lot of the talking. A big part of what makes The Rebello special is that many of the rooms are more like studios and suites, and they come with a kitchen or kitchenette, which is rare at this level. There’s also a proper wellness side to the stay, with a Roman-baths-inspired spa and an indoor pool for year-round swims. Add in the rooftop bar for sunset drinks and you’ve got a hotel that works just as well for slow days in as it does for exploring the city.
Our take on the stay
Bob
I love that it’s set inside old warehouses, but the vibe isn’t heavy or dark. It’s bright, design-led, and the riverfront location makes everything feel more spacious.
HOTEL LOCATION
MORE INFORMATION
This is great
Set on the Douro riverfront in Vila Nova de Gaia, with front-row views across to Porto’s historic skyline and the Dom Luís I bridge
Housed in restored 19th-century warehouses, so you get real stone-and-heritage character with a crisp, design-forward finish
Rooms are more like smart apartments, with fully fitted kitchenettes, great for longer stays, mornings at your own pace, or a lazy “snack dinner” at home
Bello Rooftop is a proper destination for sunset drinks and small plates, not just an add-on terrace
The spa and indoor pool give you a genuine reset option after long days on Porto’s hills and cobblestones
Good to know
103 suites, studios, and rooms in total
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out until 12:00
Room sizes range from approx. 37 m² to 195 m²
Indoor pool and spa on site (Roman-bath inspired)
2 restaurants on site, plus a rooftop bar
Pets are allowed (fees and conditions apply)
On-site parking available (charges apply)
Family-friendly, with kids’ play spaces/programming available at times
Around 20–30 minutes by car from Porto Airport (OPO)
Spa
Pet friendly
Sauna
Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast included
Gym
Free cots available for children
Porto
Porto is a city full of soul, built along the steep banks of the Douro River with colourful houses stacked one above another. Narrow cobbled streets lead to tiled churches, lively riverside cafés, and viewpoints that glow beautifully at sunset. The Rebello sits right on the water in Vila Nova de Gaia, perfectly positioned to take in sweeping views across the river to Porto’s historic centre. It’s an ideal base for exploring the city while enjoying a calm, elegant riverside setting.
