Mo House
Mo House is a pretty boutique guesthouse located in the historical centre of Porto, offering a stunning view of the Douro River.
We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast at Vermelho. Highlights included the array of Portuguese and French pastries that were brought to your table and the perfectly cooked a-la-carte eggs. Breakfast was delicious but also beautifully arranged, featuring tableware from Vida Dura.
Elisabeth Lincot's installation, Lagrima de Loros, graces an exterior hearth at Vermelho with glazed and colourful ceramic bird heads.
Mo House is a guesthouse set in a restored 17th-century townhouse in the historical centre of Porto.
All nine rooms are generously sized, with a kitchenette and a small living area with a TV - this is more like having your own apartment but with breakfast and daily cleaning service.
The rooms sleep from two to six people each, making it a great option for couples and families. The lovely breakfast includes eggs, smoothies and freshly baked goods and is served in a communal dining room overlooking a courtyard.
With some of the rooms offering a stunning view over the River Douro, Mo House combines bohemian style with luxury comfort, and we think this guesthouse offers great value.
Awesomeness
It’s a gorgeously renovated 17th-century house, very old even by Porto’s standards.
The central location is hard to beat.
Art lovers will enjoy the art books spread around the property.
We love the rooms with river views, as well as the characterful city view.
Bear in Mind
This is a great-value B&B with a laid-back yet warm service - during one of our stays we hardly saw anyone.
It’s a very old house so expect creaky floorboards and charming passages with low ceilings.
To avoid street noise go for a river view, although the noise isn’t bad considering you’re in downtown Porto.
Mo House is a guesthouse set in a restored 17th-century townhouse in the historical centre of Porto.
All nine rooms are generously sized, with a kitchenette and a small living area with a TV - this is more like having your own apartment but with breakfast and daily cleaning service.
The rooms sleep from two to six people each, making it a great option for couples and families. The lovely breakfast includes eggs, smoothies and freshly baked goods and is served in a communal dining room overlooking a courtyard.
With some of the rooms offering a stunning view over the River Douro, Mo House combines bohemian style with luxury comfort, and we think this guesthouse offers great value.
Mo House is located in the historic centre of Porto.
Mo House is set in a renovated townhouse in the charming Rua de Belomonte in the historic centre of Porto.
Some of our favourite restaurants, as well as some of Porto’s most iconic sites and the Douro River, are just a short walk away.
Mo House is located right behind Palácio da Bolsa, a former neoclassical stock-exchange palace which boasts one of the most impressive interiors in Porto.
If you’re looking for some post-dinner action, head to the nearby Rua da Galeria de Paris (900m), where bars and partygoers fill the streets until the early hours.
The seaside neighbourhood of Foz do Douro (6km) is a bit further away, and if you enjoy walking or cycling you’ll be in for a treat – simply follow the riverfront until it meets the Atlantic.
Another 4km and you’ll reach Matosinhos beach which is popular among surfers, with a few surf schools and restaurants/cafes with outdoor seating.
Read on to discover more local tips. For more recommendations, check out our Porto Travel Guide.
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).
Watch the sunset at one of the beach bars in Foz, such as Praia da Luz.
Take the boat Flor do Gás across the river, to Afurada. Enjoy some delicious grilled fresh fish at the Taberna de São Pedro in Afurada, an unassuming and authentic tavern where locally sourced fish and seafood are charcoal-grilled by the roadside.
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.
Mo House
Rua de Belomonte 81
4050-097 Porto
Portugal
Location
Mo House is a boutique guesthouse located in the historic centre of Porto.
By Air
The closest airport to Mo House is Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro airport. From there you can take a taxi (Uber, Bolt etc. widely available), metro, bus or hire a car.
Porto (OPO) – 20km
Lisbon (LIS) – 309km
Faro (FAO) – 552km
By Train
São Bento Train Station is a 10-minute walk from Mo House.
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