Casa do Conto
Casa do Conto is a boutique hotel in Porto, housed in a striking building with concrete suites and a mix of designer and period furniture.
Casa do Conto ('The House of Tales') is a boutique hotel in central Porto in the emerging Cedofeita neighbourhood.
In March 2009, a week before opening, a fire destroyed the hotel and its original concept: a 19th-century Porto townhouse refurbished with wooden interiors, genuine stuccos and traditional furniture.
The tragedy didn't stop Alexandra Coutinho's will to give up. Alexandra, the owner of Casa do Conto who is also an architect, went on to fully gut the destroyed interiors, swapping tradition for a striking modernist architecture.
The house now stands fully proud again, nestled between Casa da Música (Oporto’s Concert Hall) and Rua Miguel Bombarda, known to the locals as “the art galleries street”.
Awesomeness
The story behind the hotel - check out the interview.
Modernist architecture and minimalist vintage interior design.
Spacious rooms with great beds.
The striking central staircase and grand mirrors.
Cosy living room and garden to chill after a day out exploring the city.
Delicious home-cooked breakfast.
Bear in Mind
Slightly outside of the historical centre but within walking distance to all major attractions.
If you're sensitive to noise, book a top-floor or garden-view room.
Q&A with Alexandra Grande about Casa do Conto
Casa do Conto is a boutique hotel nestled between Casa da Música and the Porto's art district
Perfect for those who love art and culture, Casa do Conto is a boutique hotel in Porto nestled just in between Casa da Música (Oporto’s Concert Hall) and Rua Miguel Bombarda, known to the locals as “the art galleries street”.
In March 2009, a week before opening, a fire destroyed the hotel and its original concept: a 19th-century Porto townhouse refurbished with wooden interiors, genuine stuccos and traditional furniture.
The tragedy didn't stop Alexandra Coutinho's will to give up. Alexandra, the owner of Casa do Conto, who is also an architect, went on to gut the destroyed interiors entirely, swapping tradition for striking modernist architecture.
The house now stands fully proud again, nestled between Casa da Música (Oporto's Concert Hall) and Rua Miguel Bombarda, known to the locals as "the art galleries street".
Read on to discover more local tips. For more recommendations, check out our Porto Travel Guide - The 500 Hidden Secrets of Porto.
'Casa da Música' is a state of art concert hall designed by Rem Koolhaas.
The ‘Art District’ in Cedofeita is home to designer shops, hip cafes, restaurants and creative studios. Visit CCB, a small indie shopping mall on Rua Miguel Bombarda. Also check out Ó Galeria (cool prints), Early Made (designer clothing), Patch (vintage/upcycled clothes and decor) and Good Things Will Happen Soon (creative store and cafe). Then take a break at Época, one of our favourite coffee shops in Porto.
The river fronted neighbourhood of Ribeira is a must-do in Porto. Enjoy one of its many riverside bars and restaurants and take a 'Six Bridges Cruise' along the River Douro. Cross the Dom Luís bridge and go wine tasting at one of the Port lodges. From this side of the river, you have an awesome view of Ribeira.
Wander around the historic centre and be mesmerised by the glorious sights. Enjoy some of the best views of Porto at the viewpoint Miradouro da Vitória and from the top deck of the Dom Luís I Bridge.
Visit Serralves Museum, featuring a collection of Portuguese and international contemporary art, interesting sculptures and a delightful park. Its gardens are home to more than 8,000 specimens of exotic plants and an awesome Treetop Walk.
Grab a bicycle or go for a walk along the seafront in Foz do Douro, and then relax in Parque da Cidade (Porto’s city park).
Matosinhos is a key seaport and another go-to place for seafood lovers. The streets are packed with traditional restaurants. Salta-Ó-Muro and Marisqueira de Matosinhos are two of our favourites.
You are in Porto so you shouldn't leave without trying a francesinha. Porto's craziest food invention is like a sandwich similar to an elaborate Croque Monsieur. It’s filled with various meats, topped with melted cheese and the chef’s secret spicy sauce. Cufra, Café Santiago, Bufete Fase and Cervejaria Brasão are some of the best places in town to try it, with the latter offering one of the best vegetarian francesinhas in Porto.
Casa do Conto
Rua da Boavista 703
4050-110 Porto
Portugal
Location
Casa do Conto is a boutique hotel located in the emerging Cedofeita area, in central Porto, within walking distance to all major attractions.
By Air
The closest airport to Casa do Conto is Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro airport. From there you can take a taxi (Uber, Bolt widely available), metro, bus or hire a car. Casa do Conto can arrange a transfer.
Porto (OPO) – 14km
Lisbon (LIS) – 307km
Faro (FAO) – 550km
By Metro
The nearest station to Casa do Conto is Carolina Michaelis (280m).
By Train
The historical São Bento Train Station is 1.8km from Casa do Conto.
By Bus
From the airport to Casa do Conto, take the bus 601 towards Cordoaria (last station). Exit at Boavista-Casa da Música stop and go towards Boavista Roundabout, turn left and go around the roundabout until you find the Rua da Boavista.
© Photos by Fernando Guerra (courtesy of Casa do Conto) and JO&SO.
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