One of our top picks in Porto.Situated in a historic building overlooking Aliados Avenue in the Porto centre, this hotel is just 50 m from the Aliados Metro Station. The downstairs restaurant at Hotel Aliados is the emblematic Café Guarany, which also has nightly live music.The Hotel Aliados’ bright and comfortably furnished rooms feature large windows with city views. Each is equipped with modern amenities including satellite TV and air conditioning. A private bathroom with free toiletries is included in each unit. Some rooms also have private balconies.Guests can spend a night at the downstairs Café-Restaurant Guarany, which serves international cuisine. The schedule of live music rotates each night and includes traditional Portuguese fado singers. The surrounding area features a ariety of restaurants, most serving the popular and rich Porto cuisine.The hotel’s tour desk is available to assist with car rental or in scheduling a day trip to Portugal’s Douro River region. Hotel reception is available 24 hours a day.At just 400 m is the pedestrian street of Santa Catarina, which houses a wide range of shops and boutiques. Porto’s riverside, the Ribeira, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a 10-minute walk away. Scenic Parque de Serralves, home of Porto’s Museum of Contemporary Art, is just 3 km from Hotel Aliados. Porto’s International Airport is a 30-minute drive away and is also reachable via metro. União de Freguesias do Centro is a great choice for travellers interested in atmosphere, walking and ambience.This is our guests’ favourite part of Porto, according to independent reviews.Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.