1872 River House by Olivia

4.0 star property

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Superior Room, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
City view from property
Superior Room, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Lounge
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $253
$232 nightly
$253 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 133, Porto, 4050-080
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Charm Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Porto

With a stay at 1872 River House by Olivia, you'll be centrally located in Porto, just a 3-minute walk from Ribeira Square and 7 minutes by foot from Porto Historic Center. .This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Porto Cathedral and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Avenida dos Aliados.

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avenida dos Aliados - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Infante Stop - 1 min walk
  • São Bento Station - 10 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café do Cais - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brunch It - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terreiro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café São Nicolau - ‬2 min walk

About this property

1872 River House by Olivia

1872 River House by Olivia offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1872
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 38 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 17264/AL

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

1872 River House B&B Porto
1872 River House B&B
1872 River House Porto
1872 River House
1872 River House
1872 River House by Olivia Porto
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast
1872 River House by Olivia Bed & breakfast Porto

1872 River House by Olivia Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 363 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, wonderful location and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, comfortable rooms, beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Local very good and staff members very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing with communicating with us regarding how to check in as our check in time approached. The building was beautifully designed and right on the water. The staff was amazing. Parking was expensive but convenient. Loved the location! Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald Francis

Quaint, clean and awesome location. Great breakfast and attentive staff. As we don’t have mobility challenges, it was a “top drawer experience”
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel van den

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, incredible staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful rooms, professional staff, delicious food, and ideal location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing quaint little spot with wonderful staff and service! AMAZING location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff wants you to have the best experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful staff. We were just a little disappointed that our room did not have the print doors as shown on their website. It turns out there are only a few room rooms without amenity, even though of the room without it are given the same classification.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff very accommodating. Location is excellent can walk everywhere highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing! Will plan to stay here again if I’m back in Porto.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

catherine Fellistas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
excellent Proximity to restaurants/shopping/sightseeing walkable Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So charming and a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay here with great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless & smelt lovely! The staff were also so helpful and the products were lovely! It also was in a perfect location. 100% would return! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rozanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem on the Douro River. The staff were welcoming, kind and attentive. Thank you Maria for your incredible hospitality. The hotel is quaint and beautifully appointed and the breakfast was wonderful. We would love to return to this very special place and of course we highly recommend it to travellers who are looming for something special.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Location is perfect. Staff is friendly. Excellent little free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025