In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 68 guest reviews of Timbre Virtudes. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Location. The most common complaints: Some rooms are small, with a tiny shower and little storage. Hard to find, and taxis often cannot get up the narrow lane, so you may have to haul your luggage.
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Timbre Virtudes in Porto offers a 5-star hotel experience with a sun terrace, modern restaurant, bar, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, minibars, and soundproofed rooms. Additional facilities include a hot tub, balcony, and city views.
The restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine in a contemporary setting, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Located in the city centre, the hotel is a short walk from Palacio da Bolsa and Ribeira Square. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 16 km away.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Travellers prioritising high-quality sleep and private outdoor tubs near viewpoints will love this spot. The hotel offers soundproofed rooms, private terraces with hot tubs, and a central location near the Virtudes viewpoint. High-quality breakfast selections are included. On the negative side, parking options nearby are limited, and peak season rates can be premium.
Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 — the average across the 14 hotels we list in Porto is 9.3.
- Double-glazed windows and specialized wall insulation keep the bustling sounds of Porto outside, ensuring a quiet, restful environment despite the central urban location.
- Select rooms feature spacious outdoor terraces complete with private hot tubs, offering a secluded space to unwind while enjoying views of the surrounding city.
- The historic neighborhood has narrow streets and restricted parking, meaning guests arriving by car may need to use nearby public garages at an additional cost.
- As a five-star property, rates can rise significantly during the summer months, though off-season stays offer excellent value for the quality provided.
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Prices at Timbre Virtudes
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €234 in total (€117 per night).
Across our last 30 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €117 to €299.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 68 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +An excellent breakfast with a wide choice and eggs cooked to order
- +A rooftop bar that is great for drinks at sunset
- +A good dinner in the hotel restaurant
- –Breakfast gets crowded and chaotic at busy times, with long waits for eggs, tea and coffee
- –Coffee can be hard to come by early in the morning
- –Drinks at the rooftop bar cost more than elsewhere in the city
”The breakfast was top notch. Eggs cooked to order.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, helpful staff with great tips on what to see and do
- +Thoughtful gestures for celebrations, such as sparkling wine and a handwritten note
- +A welcome coffee while you wait for your room
- –Breakfast staff are overstretched when it gets busy
- –Some staff came across as robotic or unprofessional
- –Problems such as a faulty air conditioner or the wrong room were not handled well
”The staff, without exception, went above and beyond to give us an amazing experience.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Tastefully furnished, comfortable rooms with very comfortable beds
- +Rooms with the building's original stone walls
- +Some spacious rooms and bathrooms
- –Some rooms are small, with a tiny shower and little storage
- –Dark rooms, some facing straight onto a wall
- –Rooms that did not match the category or description booked
”Beautiful building! Lovely room, very comfortable bed.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +A beautifully restored historic building with stone and wood throughout
- +Spotless, with excellent housekeeping
- –Damp or musty smells in some rooms
- –Housekeeping that was sometimes late or superficial
- –An insect found in one otherwise clean room
”A beautiful renovation project of an old aristocrat residency.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Within walking distance of the centre and the river, yet away from the bustle
- +A quiet spot in the traditional Miragaia district
- +Lovely views over the city from the rooftop
- –Hard to find, and taxis often cannot get up the narrow lane, so you may have to haul your luggage
- –No hotel parking
- –Construction nearby, and the walk back at night felt uneasy to some
”Far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to walk.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet location, calm inside the hotel
- –Thin soundproofing, with slamming doors and noisy weekend nights
- –Noise from air-conditioning units, seagulls or a rooster early in the morning
- –Construction work next to the hotel
”Quiet location, well appointed room and hotel.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some found it well worth the money
- –Many feel it is overpriced for the room size and facilities
- –Extras that are expensive
- –No spa or standout feature to justify the price
”It's a good place but not for the price.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Timbre Virtudes from Porto Airport (OPO)?
Timbre Virtudes is approximately 12.7 km from Porto Airport (OPO) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Timbre Virtudes?
Timbre Virtudes is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 355 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 1,951 guest reviews.
How many stars does Timbre Virtudes have?
Timbre Virtudes is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Timbre Virtudes offer?
Timbre Virtudes offers free Wifi, non-smoking rooms, restaurant, 24-hour front desk, bar and terrace.
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60 Rua São Pedro de Miragaia