It was my first trip to Porto and I wanted to experience it by staying somewhere other than a traditional hotel. This lovely and interesting property provided me with that experience. I had a lovely suite with very tall ceilings, a balcony onto the street, handpainted murals and furnishings, and incredible ceiling reliefs. Maria and Ricardo were very hospitable and kind. Ricardo recommended many sites to see, as well as bakeries and cafes. Maria was so gracious, and she oversaw the “comings and goings” for the property (which was in her family). I grew to like them very much. In hindsight, I’m so happy they were a part of my Porto experience. When I had a minor medical issue, they helped me tremendously, which I truly appreciated as I was a solo traveler.

A Magical Stay in a Historic Gem – A Home Away from Home From the moment we stepped into this stunning historical house, we were captivated. Immaculately clean; every detail of the space exuded elegance, class, and a deep sense of pride. The furniture was sophisticated, the interior walls beautifully decorated, and the abundance of natural light made the already spacious rooms feel even more inviting. Our suite was cleaned daily, maintaining a level of perfection that made us feel completely at ease. But beyond the beauty of the place itself, what truly made our stay unforgettable was Maria, the owner. Her generosity, kindness, and discretion were remarkable. She welcomed us with warmth and treated us with patience and care, making our engagement trip even more special. On our last morning, she prepared a royal breakfast, making us feel like true guests of honor. Staying here felt like stepping into a refined, high-end lifestyle, yet with the warmth of home. Maria’s passion for sharing her beautiful palace-museum with others is evident in every little touch. This place will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we will undoubtedly return. If you’re looking for a stay filled with elegance, history, and heartfelt hospitality, look no further.

Magnificent heritage building with wonderful original decor. Maria, the owner, really cares for her guests and takes enormous pride in the property which has been handed down through the generations. Staying here is a wonderful Porto experience if you like the old world charm that Porto has to offer

No lift was a little bit of an issue, but the staff are kind enough to take your luggage up and down for you. But of course original properties of that era did not have lifts.

A unique hotel close to the centre of Porto. A very personal welcome by the staff and owner of the hotel was the start of an exceptional 4 day stay in Porto. The hotel is discretely situated in a small street and when we opened the door to the hotel we found ourselves in a beautiful original house with original paintings on the wall paper, hand painted decorations and furnitures to match the originality of the entire house. All is carefully renovated with the hotel comfort in mind. We had a suite to the garden and experienced some of the most quiet hotel nights ever. The owner and staff finds an exceptional pride in their work and in maintaining the house and the hotel standard and were providing outstanding assistance and advices to visits in Porto. By far the best, most personal and most outstanding and unique hotel experience ever.

All was good :-)

The hotel has a wonderful history within a unique building. Our hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was superb - local treats and quails eggs too! Our room was just fantastic, all the attention to detail marble sink, and a dressing room. A lovely stay in a high quality and quirky hotel.

The only issue was the jammy lock on the front door - it never caused us a problem as the hosts were on hand to help us out both times but I imagine if you wanted a late night out it might make you a bit nervous about re-entering the hotel.

Beautiful old house that has been meticulously preserved. The location is ideal for exploring the city. Maria, the owner, and Vlada, the manager, are super helpful and friendly. Maria's breakfasts feature an exceptional array of food. We loved this place and hope to return!

Absolutely beautiful property in a very good location. We booked the duplex suite, which was spectacular. The room was spotlessly clean and quiet and the bed was very comfy. The breakfasts were delicious and very thoughtfully set out. Our hosts Maria and Ricardo were wonderful and made sure we had a great stay. We would be very happy to stay here again and would happily recommend

What a beautiful place. You are in museum. The rooms are so large and luxurious and fully appointed. We loved the location near many great places to drink and eat.

We liked everything about the property

Maria and Ricardo were very gracious and helpful hosts. Staying at the Palace Museum was a fantastic and fun experience - beautiful building and superb location. Had some of our best nights sleep in Portugal at the Palace Museum. Would love to return some day!

There is nothing to dislike about the property. it is unique and grand all at once. it is resplendent I’m history. The beds were fabulously comfortable. And the rooms are large with an en-suite bathroom that includes a magnificent rain shower as well as a wardrobe with comfy robes and a warming towel bar.

There was nothing to dislike.